NEW YORK — Like many other American sports leagues’ commissioners, if MLS’ Don Garber could have his way, he might keep sports and politics a bit more separate than they are.
But that is easier said than done. Soccer is the world’s game, and MLS has players in its ranks from 72 countries. It also has specific aspirations to be a big deal among this country’s Spanish-speaking population, with help from longtime TV partner Univision.
The league took a step in that direction on Tuesday, announcing a new joint initiative with its next-door neighbor in Mexico.