Major League Soccer announced that Larry Berg will assume the role of Commissioner beginning January 1, 2027, succeeding Don Garber, who has guided the league for nearly three decades.
Berg, a co‑managing owner of Los Angeles Football Club since the franchise’s inception, brings a blend of private‑equity experience and hands‑on soccer ownership to the league’s top post.
Garber will remain in office through the end of 2026 before shifting to a chairman role in 2027, ensuring a smooth hand‑off as MLS prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Strategic Agenda for the Next Era
Under Berg’s leadership, MLS plans to introduce a revised competition calendar for the 2027‑28 season, renegotiate its collective‑bargaining agreement, and accelerate the development of soccer‑specific stadiums across the United States.
His vision emphasizes deeper fan engagement, the cultivation of world‑class talent, and a push to elevate the league’s global profile, building on the foundation laid by Garber’s expansion from ten to thirty clubs and the construction of twenty‑six stadiums.