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Larry Berg Named New Commissioner of Major League Soccer
lunes, 3 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: sportsnet.ca
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Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will succeed Don Garber as the commissioner of Major League Soccer starting in January.
Larry Berg, who co-owns Los Angeles FC, has been appointed as the next commissioner of Major League Soccer, as announced by the league on Monday.
Berg will officially take over from Don Garber at the beginning of the new year and will divest his ownership stake in LAFC. He is set to be introduced at MLS headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
Garber, who has been commissioner since 1999, will remain in his role until the end of the 2026 season before transitioning to chairman. Under Garber's leadership, MLS expanded significantly, growing from 12 to 30 teams and enhancing its global presence. Berg's initial focus will be on guiding the league through a shift to a new calendar, aligning its season with international schedules.
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