Columbus Crew fans must have exhaled in unison right after Christmas. That’s because they were finally able to sign Chad Marshall to a new contract.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber has been named to the SportsBusiness Journal’s list of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business. Garber was No. 32 on the list and the magazine stated the following about the ultra-successful leader of MLS:

Seattle Sounders FC created a big splash recently with the signing of Freddie Ljungberg.

But their fans may have to wait beyond the opener to see the star designated player perform on the field. That’s because Ljungberg is questionable for Seattle’s season-opener against the New York Red Bulls on March 19 after undergoing hip surgery last week.

The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced that the United States will play a home World Cup qualifier against Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium on Feb. 11.