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Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner

Major League Soccer's board of governors has voted to name LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league's next commissioner. Berg, a senior partner at private equity firm 26North, will succeed Don Garber on January 1, 2027. He is seen as a soccer native whose franchise is regarded as one of MLS's best-run.

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

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

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LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner

Berg is a senior partner at private equity firm 26North Commissioner will take over on 1 January 2027 The Major League Soccer board of governors has voted to install Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg as the league’s next commissioner. Berg will succeed Don Garber as the head of the 30-year-old league, with a term starting on 1 January 2027. He will be the third commissioner in MLS history. Continue reading…