Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber
Summary
Larry Berg, co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will become the next commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS) starting in 2027. He will succeed Don Garber, who has been commissioner since 1999 and will shift to the role of MLS chairman after the 2026 season.Key Facts
- Larry Berg will take over as MLS commissioner at the beginning of 2027.
- Don Garber has been MLS commissioner since 1999 and will become league chairman after 2026.
- Berg will sell his ownership stake in Los Angeles FC before becoming commissioner.
- Berg has experience owning other soccer clubs, including AS Roma in Italy and Swansea City in Wales.
- Under Berg’s ownership, LAFC won the MLS Cup in 2022 and the Supporters’ Shield in 2019.
- The league has grown a lot during Garber’s leadership and looks to build on that success after the 2026 World Cup.
- Berg aims to improve the quality of competition, develop more top players, and strengthen fan connections in MLS.
- The official introduction of Berg as commissioner will take place at MLS headquarters in New York.
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