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MLS Appoints LAFC Part-Owner Larry Berg as Next Commissioner

Major League Soccer has named Larry Berg, a part owner of LAFC, as its next commissioner. He is set to take over leadership from Don Garber on January 1, 2027.

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MLS Appoints LAFC Part-Owner Larry Berg as Next Commissioner
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Major League Soccer has selected LAFC part-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. He will take over leadership from Don Garber on January 1, 2027.

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Major League Soccer has officially named Larry Berg as its next commissioner, marking an upcoming leadership transition for the top-tier North American league. Berg, who is a part owner of Los Angeles FC (LAFC), will officially assume the commissioner role on January 1, 2027. He will succeed Don Garber, who has led the league through a prolonged period of expansion and commercial development. Further operational details regarding the succession process remain to be outlined as the effective date approaches.

Why this matters

The appointment sets up a clear succession timeline for top leadership at Major League Soccer as it plans its long-term strategic growth.

Background

Don Garber has served as MLS commissioner since 1999, overseeing substantial growth in league membership, stadium construction, and commercial revenues.

Key terms

Commissioner
The chief executive officer overseeing the governance and operations of a professional sports league.
LAFC
Los Angeles Football Club, an American professional soccer franchise competing in Major League Soccer.
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Key facts

  • Major League Soccer has officially named Larry Berg as its next commissioner, marking an upcoming leadership transition for the top-tier North American league.
  • Berg, who is a part owner of Los Angeles FC (LAFC), will officially assume the commissioner role on January 1, 2027.
  • He will succeed Don Garber, who has led the league through a prolonged period of expansion and commercial development.
  • Further operational details regarding the succession process remain to be outlined as the effective date approaches.

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Berg, who is a part owner of Los Angeles FC (LAFC), will officially assume the commissioner role on January 1,

Major League Soccer (MLS) has officially selected Larry Berg to serve as the league's next commissioner.

Berg, who currently serves as a part owner of Los Angeles FC (LAFC), will officially take over the position on January 1, 2027.

He will succeed long-serving commissioner Don Garber, marking a planned leadership transition for the North American professional soccer league.

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First published
4 Aug, 02:46
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4 Aug, 03:14
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MLS · Larry Berg · Don Garber · Soccer · LAFC

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