In this week's SBJ, we mark Don Garber’s 25th anniversary as commissioner of Major League Soccer with an extensive look at the key moments and decisions that helped spur MLS from a fledgling league fighting for survival to on the verge of 30 teams and attendance records. SBJ looks at Garber’s tenure from all angles, including stadium development, media rights, expansion, how he overcame the rocky reviews that greeted his hiring and how his upbringing in Queens led to his fighting spirit. Also, SBJ’s Ben Portnoy spoke with more than 50 administrators, commissioners and industry sources about the far-reaching ramifications of the past three years that, starting with the SEC expansion, have reshaped the college sports landscape. And PNC Arena in North Carolina is one of the few arenas whose primary tenants are an NHL team and college basketball team, but a $300M update to the 25-year-old venue is coming with some unique twists to make more space.
This Week's SBJ: 25 years of Don Garber
