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Don
Garber
Commissioner
Major League Soccer
CHANGE FROM 2013: +3
The MLS commissioner oversaw new media rights deals priced five times higher than previously, as well as a new franchise in Los Angeles that paid more than $100 million in fees, a new league record. Record attendance and the launch of two new teams provide further momentum as MLS prepares for its 20th season this spring.
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SBJ Podcast:
NBA writer John Lombardo and Executive Editor Abraham Madkour discuss the reasoning behind Adam Silver being No. 1 on our Most Influential list.
