MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to know

For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league.

Incoming Major League Soccer Commissioner Larry Berg sees his role as continuing the trajectory of the league under his soon-to-be predecessor, Don Garber. The 30-team league that Graber grew during his 27-year tenure now looks to Berg to capitalize on the success of the World Cup this past summer and guide the transit

Berg, a co-owner of LAFC, will succeed Don Garber in the role on New Year's Day

The LAFC co-managing owner will take over for Don Garber on Jan. 1, 2027.

The Cherry Hill native is the first MLS commissioner to take the job with past experience working in soccer. In fact, he's been in the sport since he started playing at at age eight.

New MLS commissioner Berg: League ready for 'next chapter'  espn.com

Larry Berg will step into the seat occupied by Don Garber since 1999 with a set of clear objectives for a league looking to level up

Historic MLS shift: LAFC co-owner Larry Berg named next league commissioner  MARCA

Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will be the next commissioner of Major League Soccer, the league announced Monday. At the start of the new year, Berg will take over for Don Garber, who has served as the league's commissioner since 1999. The 60-year-old Berg, who will divest his ownership interest in LAFC, will

MLS now knows its next commissioner. Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg was voted to succeed current commissioner Don Garber following a vote by league owners at MLS headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Berg received the two-thirds supermajority to be named the next league head on Monday. Garber will remain in the role t

The man to lead Major League Soccer into the future of soccer in the United States has been chosen.

Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber  Toronto Star

LOS ANGELES, Aug 3 : Major League Soccer named Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner on Monday, tapping the private equity executive to succeed longtime leader Don Garber on January 1, 2027.Garber, who has led MLS since 1999, will remain commissioner through the end of 2026 before becomin

Larry Berg will take over as MLS commissioner from Don Garber next year. He will sell his stake in Los Angeles FC.

Berg is a senior partner at private equity firm 26North Commissioner will succeed Don Garber The Major League Soccer board of governors has voted to install LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league’s next commissioner, according to a source familiar with the vote. Sportico was first to report the news. Berg w