A man who can inspire our players, our fans, and our city. I think Bastian can be the icon of MLS in the future." "Obviously he's going to be available," Paunovic said. "We still have to talk and ...

Yet that rich resume could only prepare him so much for the unprecedented task of leading PRO and its corps of 49 VARs through the exhaustive process leading up to the big launch in MLS Week 22.