MLS has landed on its next leader, selecting LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as the league’s commissioner, per multiple reports.
Berg was picked as part of a closed-door vote on Monday, winning the job over former Fox executive David Nathanson, who was the other finalist. Berg and Nathanson made final presentations to MLS owners, who then voted for Berg with a two-third supermajority.
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Berg will succeed longtime commissioner Don Garber, who is expected to step down after this season. Garber has been the MLS commissioner since 1999.
Berg, who is listed as a “co-managing owner” of LAFC alongside Bennett Rosenthal and Brandon Beck, will reportedly be required to sell off his stake as part of taking the job. LAFC, which has a number of smaller owners in addition to the top trio, is valued at $1.32 billion, per Forbes.
In 27 years at the helm, Garber oversaw the growth of MLS from 12 teams to 30, as well as valuations ballooning to a collective $23 billion ahead of this season.
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