Reports: MLS down to 3 finalists to succeed Don Garber
LAFC co-owner Larry Berg, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe and former Fox executive David Nathanson the three finalists.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Reports: MLS down to 3 finalists to succeed Don Garber — Saturday, July 18, 2026
World Cup final confirmed as Spain vs Argentina on Sunday; MLS commissioner search down to three finalists; minimal wildfire smoke impact expected on final. No major new global soccer developments surfaced in the last 24–48 hours that meet the required sourcing and recency bar.
Biggest developments
Wildfire smoke to have minimal impact on World Cup final
Sources: No weather concern for World Cup final.
Spain eliminate France and head to World Cup final
Spain eliminate France and head to World Cup final.
Important posts & threads
Spain has conceded ONE goal in seven matches
Spain has conceded ONE goal in seven matches this tournament. Six clean sheets — no team in World Cup history has ever done that.
President Donald Trump is in New York on Friday to attend a FIFA reception
President Donald Trump is in New York on Friday to attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower ahead of his appearance at the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
Rumors & speculation
Unverified — read with care
- medium confidencePochettino to reveal decision on U.S. future next week
Why this matters
World Cup final approaches with Spain-Argentina matchup; league leadership transitions underway in MLS.