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 served as the league鈥檚 commissioner since 1999.
The 60-year-old Berg, who will divest his ownership interest in LAFC, will be officially introduced on Tuesday at MLS headquarters in New York.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to lead Major League Soccer into its next era,鈥� Berg said in a statement. 鈥淭hanks to the vision and commitment of so many people, Major League Soccer has achieved tremendous success, but I believe our greatest opportunities are still ahead. We have an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen the quality of our competition, develop more world-class players, deepen our connection with supporters, and continue elevating Major League Soccer鈥檚 place in the global game.
鈥淭ogether with our owners, clubs, players, partners, supporters, and league staff, I could not be more excited for what comes next.鈥�
Garber will remain MLS commissioner through the end of the 2026 season before taking over as chairman of the league. MLS , and hopes to capitalize on the momentum of the 2026 .
鈥淗aving worked closely with Larry over the past decade, I鈥檝e seen firsthand the qualities that make him an exceptional leader, and I have complete confidence he is the right person to serve as Major League Soccer鈥檚 next commissioner,鈥� Garber said in a statement. 鈥淗is integrity, judgment, collaborative leadership, and unwavering commitment to building LAFC and the league have made him an invaluable partner. I look forward to working alongside Larry during this transition and supporting him as he leads MLS into its next chapter.鈥�
Berg previously held ownership stakes in Serie A club AS Roma, as well as Swansea City AFC in Wales. Under Berg鈥檚 ownership, LAFC won the MLS Cup in 2022, and the Supporters鈥� Shield in 2019.
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