Ahead of Major League Soccer’s 27th season kickoff this weekend, MLS continues virtual panels and media availabilities.
Thursday, February 24
11:30 a.m. ET
Reigning MLS Cup Champions Coach and Player Press Conference
Ahead of the 2022 MLS season media will have the opportunity to speak with reigning MLS Cup winners New York City Football Club.
11:30 a.m. ET Head Coach Ronny Deila
12 p.m. ET MLS Cup MVP Sean Johnson
Registration Link: https://mlssoccer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN\_aAq1l4vfRj6Ha9C\_ZNDX6A
Password: MLSisBack
Commissioner Don Garber 2022 MLS is Back Media Availability
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber held a virtual press conference on Tuesday, February 22 ahead of the 2022 MLS season, which kicks off on February 26. Below are links to downloadable soundbytes from that session, as well as to the full transcript of the media availability.
Commissioner Don Garber Media Availability Soundbytes
On the growth of Major League Soccer and the introduction of Charlotte FC as the league’s 28th club (DOWNLOAD HERE)
On the opening of nine new stadiums in MLS since 2017 with two more in Nashville and St. Louis opening this year (DOWNLOAD HERE)
On the impact of player development and player acquisitions in strengthening MLS’ position in the global soccer landscape (DOWNLOAD HERE)
On the success of the Canadian Men’s National Team* (DOWNLOAD HERE)*
On Las Vegas’ bid to become the league’s 30th club (DOWNLOAD HERE)
On the league’s thoughts on further expansion and capping at 30 teams (DOWNLOAD HERE)
On MLS’ position in the global soccer landscape and the importance of balancing incoming and outgoing players (DOWNLOAD HERE)
On MLS being a stated destination for many of the world’s best players (DOWNLOAD HERE)
MLS Season Preview Soundbytes: What Superstar Players & Head Coaches Are Saying
Get it straight from the source, as MLS’ high-profile players and head coaches talk about their preparations for the 2022 MLS season. DOWNLOAD VIDEO SOUNDBYTES HERE.
Player soundbytes include:
- Goalkeeper Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
- Forward Josef Martinez (Atlanta United)
- Forward Jesus Ferreira (FC Dallas)
- Forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (LA Galaxy)
Soundbytes from head coaches include:
- Bob Bradley (Toronto FC)
- Nico Estevez (FC Dallas)
- Steve Cherundolo (LAFC)
- Phil Neville (Inter Miami CF)
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