Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber
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…
Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg has been named the next commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS), according to a league announcement. Berg will succeed Don Garber, who has held the position since 1999. At the beginning of the new year, Berg will assume the role, divesting his ownership stake in LAFC. The 60-year-old Berg expressed his honor at leading MLS into the next era, highlighting the league's achievements and future opportunities.
He emphasized strengthening competition, developing players, deepening connections with supporters, and elevating the league's global status. Garber, who will remain MLS commissioner until the end of the 2026 season, praised Berg's leadership qualities and expressed his confidence in Berg's ability to lead the league. Berg previously owned AS Roma in Serie A and Swansea City AFC in Wales. During Berg's tenure at LAFC, the team won the MLS Cup in 2022 and the Supporters' Shield in 2019.
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