Harry Kane attracts interest from MLS
Harry Kane, England’s men’s national team captain and Bayern Munich striker, has received public encouragement to play in Major League Soccer. Commissioner Don Garber welcomed the possibility during an interview published on October 8, 2026.
Kane, 33, recently expressed interest in playing soccer in the United States later in his career. Garber said attracting established international players remains an important ambition for the American professional soccer league.
Don Garber welcomes Harry Kane’s interest
Don Garber discussed Harry Kane’s possible arrival in Major League Soccer during an October 2026 interview with the Press Association. The commissioner described attracting internationally recognized players as a longstanding goal for MLS.
Garber said the league wanted leading players to consider American soccer when making career decisions. He pointed to previous high-profile arrivals as examples of MLS attracting talent from established European competitions.
Harry Kane considers a future in America
Harry Kane expressed interest in playing for a Major League Soccer club later in his career. The England captain discussed the possibility during the international break surrounding England’s October 6, 2026, match against Czechia.
Kane has not announced an agreement with an American club or identified a preferred MLS destination. His comments concerned a possible future opportunity rather than an immediate departure from Bayern Munich.
Harry Kane discusses Bayern contract future
Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich contract runs until June 2027, following his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023. Reports published in early October 2026 indicated discussions about extending his agreement through summer 2029.
A contract running until June 2029 would keep Kane at Bayern for 2 additional seasons beyond his existing agreement. As of October 9, 2026, Bayern had not officially announced the completion of an extension.
Harry Kane considers NFL kicking career
Harry Kane has discussed becoming an NFL kicker after finishing his professional soccer career. The Bayern Munich striker has previously expressed interest in American football and is considering opportunities in the United States.
Kane’s sporting ambitions include potentially playing in Major League Soccer and later exploring professional American football. The England captain has not announced an NFL agreement, a confirmed trial, or a timetable for changing sports.
Fun fact: Harry Kane scored a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur while playing for Watford on trial, which prompted Spurs to sign him at age 11.
Harry Kane equals England appearance record
Harry Kane made his 125th appearance for England’s men’s national team on October 6, 2026, equaling Peter Shilton’s record. The milestone came during England’s UEFA Nations League victory over Czechia at Wembley Stadium.
Kane reached 125 appearances in 11 years and 193 days after his March 2015 debut against Lithuania. England’s official records show that Shilton took 19 years and 224 days to reach the same total.
Harry Kane reaches 91 England goals
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Czechia 3-0 at Wembley Stadium on October 6, 2026. His goals increased his international total to 91, extending his record as England’s leading men’s scorer.
England’s official statistics place Wayne Rooney second on the men’s scoring list with 53 goals in 120 appearances. Kane finished the Czechia match with 38 more international goals than Rooney, having earned his 125th cap.
Harry Kane records 73 goals in a campaign
Harry Kane scored 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025 to 2026 campaign, according to October reports. His performances helped Bayern secure another Bundesliga championship during that period.
Kane’s scoring performances also placed him among the contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. His achievements in Germany established his standing among European soccer’s leading forwards before the latest discussion about Major League Soccer.
David Beckham helped expand MLS recognition
David Beckham joined LA Galaxy in 2007 after representing Manchester United and Real Madrid. His move brought an internationally recognized English midfielder to Major League Soccer during an important period in the competition’s development.
Don Garber credited Beckham with helping MLS establish greater international recognition. He also mentioned Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal and Barcelona forward who joined the New York Red Bulls in 2010 after his European career.
Lionel Messi attracted global MLS attention
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. His arrival brought the Argentine World Cup winner to Major League Soccer following a career that included major success with Barcelona.
Garber recalled the competition to attract Messi to Miami, including interest from Barcelona and Saudi Arabia. He presented the signing as an example of MLS competing internationally for established players with major achievements.
Don Garber prepares for MLS chairman role
Don Garber will conclude his tenure as Major League Soccer commissioner at the end of 2026. He has served in the position since 1999 and will become the league’s chairman in January 2027.
MLS announced in August 2026 that Larry Berg would become commissioner on January 1, 2027. Berg was a managing owner of Los Angeles FC and co-chair of the league’s Sporting and Competition Committee.
MLS grows from 10 to 30 clubs
Major League Soccer began with 10 clubs in 1996, before Don Garber became commissioner in 1999. By 2026, the competition had expanded to 30 teams representing markets across the United States and Canada.
During Garber’s tenure, MLS oversaw the development of 26 soccer stadiums. The league separately reported 27 soccer-specific stadiums following the opening of Inter Miami’s new venue in April 2026.
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Don Garber targets international success
Don Garber identified stronger international competition as an important goal for Major League Soccer during his October 2026 interview. He discussed the FIFA Club World Cup as an opportunity to measure MLS clubs against overseas opponents.
Inter Miami defeated Portuguese club FC Porto 2-1 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Garber highlighted international results as part of MLS’s development alongside expansion and efforts to attract established players.
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This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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