MLS NAMED LAFC CO-OWNER LARRY BERG AS ITS NEXT COMMISSIONER. HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW

The Major League Soccer (MLS) owners announced that Larry Berg, the co‑owner of Los Angeles FC (LAFC), will become the league’s next commissioner, a decision made at a recent owners meeting.

According to NPR Topics: News, Berg was chosen because of his experience with one of MLS’s best‑run franchises and his support for rule changes aimed at modernizing the sport. The announcement marked the first time a club executive has been elevated to the league’s top executive role.

Berg’s appointment reflects MLS’s focus on stability and growth, and it signals a continued emphasis on commercial and competitive development within U.S. soccer.

• MLS owners selected LAFC co‑owner Larry Berg as commissioner
• Berg’s LAFC experience is seen as a model for the league’s operations
• He has championed rule changes to modernize MLS

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