MLS Commissioner Don Garber’s Social Media Account Hacked
Don Garber, the commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS), revealed on Wednesday night that his X account was “compromised” after he received backlash for calling Canadian politicians “liars, lying pants on fire.”
This situation arises amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps, as local advocates aim to retain the team in the city.
In a 45-second video posted to his X account, British Columbia Premier David Eby stated that his government was “fighting hard to save the Whitecap people,” who face potential relocation.
Following the controversial post, Garber’s account was deleted, and within an hour, MLS officials announced that his account had been hacked.
Garber later communicated, “My account was compromised earlier this evening. The issue has been resolved. I would like to thank Chancellor Eby for taking the time to meet with me today.”
MLS’s Vice President of Communications, Dan Courtemanche, also addressed the incident on social media, clarifying that Garber had not authored the controversial statements.
A spokesperson from MLS mentioned to ESPN that a “random person” was behind the post, but they provided no explanation on how access was gained to Garber’s account.
The atmosphere in Vancouver is quite charged as supporters and local leaders push to maintain the club’s presence.
The Whitecaps have been on the market since December 2024, and despite conversations with over 100 interested buyers, “no viable offers have been made to keep the club here,” according to the team.
While MLS aims to keep the club in Vancouver, reports surfaced this week indicating that a subcommittee of league owners is discussing the future of the Whitecaps, including the potential for a move.
On Thursday, investors led by Grant Gustafson, whose mother is billionaire Tamara Gustafson, formally offered to buy the Whitecaps and relocate the team to Las Vegas. This location was among those considered by the subcommittee for the team’s potential relocation.
