Next MLS commissioner Larry Berg will have one huge item on his agenda

MLS now knows its next commissioner. Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg was voted to succeed current commissioner Don Garber following a vote by league owners at MLS headquarters in midtown Manhattan.Berg received the two-thirds supermajority to be named the next league head on Monday.

Garber will remain in the role through the end of the year before transitioning to chairman in 2027.“I’m honored to lead Major League Soccer into its next era,” Berg said in a statement.“Thanks to the vision and commitment of so many people, Major League Soccer has achieved tremendous success, but I believe our greatest opportunities are still ahead.

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.Together with our owners, clubs, players, partners, supporters, and league staff, I could not be more excited for what comes next.”Garber has been MLS commissioner since 1999 and has overseen extensive growth for the league, with MLS jumping from 12 to 30 clubs and seeing an increase in club values. “Having worked closely with Larry over the past decade, I’ve seen firsthand the qualities that make him an exceptional leader, and I have complete confidence he is the right person to serve as Major League Soccer’s next Commissioner,” Garber said in a statement.

“His integrity, judgment, collaborative leadership, and unwavering commitment to building LAFC and the league have made him an invaluable partner.I look forward to working alongside Larry during this transition and supporting him as he leads MLS into its next chapter.”Berg was widely reported as one of two finalists for the position and made a presentation to league owners earlier on Monday before a vote was taken.

Now that he’s been picked as the next commissioner, he will have to divest from his stake in LAFC. When Berg takes ove...