# Larry Berg, LAFC co-owner, voted next MLS commissioner

LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg has been voted in as the next commissioner of Major League Soccer, succeeding longtime chief Don Garber. The move marks a leadership shift for the top U.S. soccer league, with an owner stepping into the league's highest executive role. His appointment signals a continued focus on club-driven growth and commercial expansion across North America.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/larry-berg-mls-commissioner-vote) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:23:26 GMT
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/soccer-los-angeles-fc-coowner-larry-berg-will-be-the-next-commissioner-of-the-mls-succeeding-don-garber) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:32:24 -0400