Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of Harry Kane moving to the United States. Recently, the Bayern Munich striker indicated that he would consider an American transfer, which Garber sees as a dream opportunity for the league.
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Garber hopes to see Kane bring his talents across the Atlantic. At 33 years old, the England captain recently celebrated his 125th appearance and 91st goal for the national team against Czechia. While Kane has shown interest in potentially transitioning to a career as an NFL kicker, Garber is eager for him to join MLS first.
Attracting Kane would mark a significant achievement for the league, which is working to enhance its global reputation. Garber believes Kane's interest reflects the effectiveness of MLS's long-term strategy to elevate the profile of soccer in America. He cited Lionel Messi's recent move to Inter Miami as a pivotal moment that demonstrated MLS's competitiveness against traditional European clubs and offers from leagues in Saudi Arabia.
"I'd love for him to do that," Garber stated, according to ESPN. He described Kane's potential move as fulfilling the vision of MLS founders to create a respected soccer league that top players aspire to join.
Garber also acknowledged the lasting impact of David Beckham, who transformed American soccer when he joined LA Galaxy. Beckham's arrival added crucial credibility to the league and paved the way for other stars, including Thierry Henry. Garber noted that without Beckham, MLS might not have achieved its current status.
Since taking over in 1999, Garber has overseen the transformation of the U.S. market into the world's largest for soccer. The current goal remains to translate the league's commercial success into consistent performance against top clubs from Europe and South America.