MLS owners appoint Larry Berg as next commissioner

Major League Soccer owners have selected Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC, as the league's next commissioner. The vote was held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at MLS headquarters in New York, with Berg securing the required two-thirds supermajority. He will succeed Don Garber, who has served as commissioner since 1999 and is expected to remain in the role through the end of this year before transitioning to a new position as league chairman in 2027.

Berg, 60, was chosen over fellow finalist David Nathanson, a former Fox executive. To avoid any conflict of interest, Berg will divest his ownership stake in LAFC. He is scheduled to be formally introduced at a press conference at MLS headquarters on Tuesday, August 4.

In a statement, Berg said he was honored to lead the league into its next era, acknowledging its past success while emphasizing future opportunities. "I believe our greatest opportunities are still ahead," Berg said. "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's place in the global game."