LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner
The next commissioner of Major League Soccer will be a co-owner of one of its teams.
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Larry Berg, co-managing owner of Los Angeles Football Club, has been voted in as the next MLS commissioner. He will succeed Don Garber, who has been in the role since 1999. Berg's appointment marks a shift in leadership for the league, as he brings a unique perspective as a team owner. The Guardian, Sportico, MLSsoccer.com, CNBC and ESPN all confirmed the news.
The Guardian noted that Berg was voted in as the next commissioner. The other outlets reported that Berg will succeed Garber. The Guardian and Sportico also noted that Berg is a co-managing owner of LAFC. The Guardian and ESPN noted that Berg will succeed Garber.
The league's governance structure and Berg's plans for his new role have not been detailed. Berg's background as a team owner may influence his approach to league management and decision-making.
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Coverage (8)
- Larry Berg to become next MLS commissioner after owners vote on Garber successor The New York Times · 5h ago
- Larry Berg Tapped as Next MLS Commissioner to Replace Garber Sportico.com · 5h ago
- Larry Berg named next MLS Commissioner MLSsoccer.com · 5h ago
- Larry Berg named next Major League Soccer commissioner CNBC · 5h ago
- Larry Berg to succeed Don Garber as MLS commissioner espn.com · 5h ago
- LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner The Guardian · 5h ago
- MLS Names Larry Berg Next Commissioner MLSsoccer.com · 7h ago
- MLS selects LAFC owner Larry Berg to replace longtime commissioner Don Garber Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
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Who is Larry Berg?
Larry Berg is the co-managing owner of Los Angeles Football Club.
Who is Don Garber?
Don Garber is the current commissioner of Major League Soccer.
When will Larry Berg take over as MLS commissioner?
Coverage does not yet specify when Berg will take over as commissioner.
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