Los Angeles FC Co-Owner Larry Berg Will Be the Next Commissioner of the MLS, Succeeding Don Garber
Berg will divest his LAFC stake and face early tests on labor talks and media rights as MLS prepares for a leadership handoff.
- On Monday, Major League Soccer named Los Angeles Football Club co-managing owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner, succeeding longtime leader Don Garber on January 1, 2027.
- Garber will remain commissioner through the end of 2026 before transitioning to chairman, having overseen the league's expansion from 10 clubs to 30 over his 27-year tenure.
- Berg brings international experience from ownership stakes in Italian Serie A side AS Roma and Swansea City AFC, alongside his background as a former senior partner at Apollo Global Management.
- The incoming commissioner will oversee significant transitions, including a 2027 competition calendar update and collective bargaining agreement negotiations with players as MLS enters a pivotal growth phase.
- "I'm honored to lead Major League Soccer into its next era," Berg said, while Jimmy Haslam, co-chair of the MLS Succession Committee, praised Berg's "deep understanding of our league.
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Credit: John Jones-Imagn ImagesMLS formally announced the successor to longtime commissioner Don Garber on Tuesday. Larry Berg, the co-managing owner of LAFC, was selected out of an initial pool of 125 candidates and beat out former Fox executive David Nathanson during final-round interviews held earlier this week. Berg met with the media on Tuesday after his introduction to discuss his new role and initial plans for MLS when he takes the reins …
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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…
New MLS commissioner Larry Berg aims to continue the league’s growth trajectory
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 transition to a new international schedule next year. Berg, a co-owner of LAFC, will formally take over as commissioner at the start of …
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