LAFC co-owner Larry Berg voted next MLS commissioner, succeeding Don Garber

Published Aug 3, 08:10 PM UTC

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Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg has been voted the next commissioner of Major League Soccer, becoming only the third commissioner in league history. The 60-year-old former senior partner at Apollo Global Management received the required two-thirds super majority from MLS owners, beating out former Fox executive David Nathanson. Berg will succeed Don Garber, who has served since 1999 and oversaw MLS's growth from 12 to 30 teams. Berg must divest his LAFC ownership stake and will lead the league through critical decisions including roster rule changes, a new collective bargaining agreement, and a media rights deal renewal. The league is transitioning to a summer-to-spring calendar aligned with European leagues, with playoffs moving to May. Berg's appointment comes at an inflection point as MLS seeks to increase revenues and competitiveness globally.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Larry Berg to become next MLS commissioner after owners vote on Garber successor

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