Edition No. 49 · Mon 10 Aug 2026 · Story 8 of 15

Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner

MLS

MLS owners named LAFC co-owner and former Apollo partner Larry Berg commissioner, succeeding Don Garber on January 1, 2027.

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