MLS commissioner explains shocking ‘liar, liar pants on fire’ reply to Canadian pol
MLS commissioner Don Garber claimed his X account was hacked after it posted a 'liar, liar pants on fire' message directed at British Columbia Premier David Eby, amid tensions over the potential relocation of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Garber later apologized and stated the issue had been resolved, while league officials confirmed the post was unauthorized. The incident occurred as local investors and government leaders are working to keep the team in Vancouver amid reported interest in moving the club to Las Vegas.
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Soccer MLS commissioner explains shocking ‘liar, liar pants on fire’ reply to Canadian pol By Christian Arnold Published April 30, 2026, 7:42 p.m. ET MLS commissioner Don Garber said his X account was “compromised” on Wednesday night when a fiery reply from his social media account called a Canadian politician a “liar, liar pants on fire.” The peculiar situation comes at a time when there is a fight over the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps and locals are working to keep the team in the Canadian city. British Columbia Premier David Eby posted a 45-second video message on his X account that his government was “fighting hard to save the Whitecaps,” who are at risk of being relocated.
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