La MLS nombra a Larry Berg, copropietario del LAFC, como su próximo comisionado
La Major League Soccer ha nombrado a Larry Berg, copropietario del LAFC, como su próximo comisionado. Asumirá la dirección en lugar de Don Garber el 1 de enero de 2027.
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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,
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- Asumirá la dirección en lugar de Don Garber el 1 de enero de 2027.
La Major League Soccer (MLS) ha seleccionado oficialmente a Larry Berg para ejercer como el próximo comisionado de la liga.
Berg, quien actualmente es copropietario del Los Angeles FC (LAFC), asumirá oficialmente el cargo el 1 de enero de 2027.
Sucederá a Don Garber, comisionado de larga trayectoria, lo que marca una transición de liderazgo planificada para la liga profesional de fútbol norteamericana.
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- 4 Aug, 02:46
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- 4 Aug, 03:14
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MLS Appoints LAFC Part-Owner Larry Berg as Next Commissioner
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