Larry Berg appointed MLS commissioner, succeeding Don Garber

Larry Berg is set to assume the role of Major League Soccer commissioner next year, succeeding Don Garber, who has led the league since 2006. The transition was announced by MLS officials following a board vote, marking the first change in the league’s top leadership in more than a decade.

In preparation for his new responsibilities, Berg will divest his ownership interest in Los Angeles FC, the franchise he co‑founded in 2014. The sale is expected to be completed before his official start date, ensuring compliance with league governance rules that prohibit commissioners from holding equity in member clubs. Berg’s appointment is positioned as a continuation of MLS’s growth strategy, with the league anticipating further expansion and increased commercial partnerships under his stewardship.