Media Assets: Major League Soccer Introduces Larry Berg as Its Next Commissioner

Soundbites now available from Larry Berg, Don Garber, and Succession Committee Co-Chairs Jimmy Haslam and Bennett Rosenthal

NEW YORK (Tuesday, August 4, 2026) – Major League Soccer today introduced its next Commissioner, Larry Berg, at a press conference in New York City. The event featured Berg, current MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and Succession Committee Co-Chairs Jimmy Haslam and Bennett Rosenthal.

Soundbites and media assets from Berg and today's press conference are available below.

Photo assets, video assets, and a quote sheet from the announcement are available HERE.

Larry Berg, Next Major League Soccer Commissioner

• Berg discusses what it means to be named the next MLS Commissioner, here.
• Berg shares what excites him most about MLS' future, here.
• Berg discusses his soccer background and how he became an MLS fan, here.
• Berg on Don Garber’s legacy with MLS and what he has meant personally, here.
• Berg explains why youth development is important for the growth of MLS, here.
• Berg emphasizes why MLS is ready for its next chapter, here.

Don Garber, Major League Soccer Commissioner

• Garber explains why Berg is the best person to be the next Commissioner, here.
• Garber discusses the Succession Committee's comprehensive search process, here.
• Garber on how far MLS has come and what he is looking forward to as a fan, here.
• Garber welcomes Berg as the next MLS Commissioner, here.
• Garber highlights the current strength of the league, here.

Jimmy Haslam, CEO and Chairman of Haslam Sports Group and Co-Chair of the MLS Succession Committee

• Haslam reflects on the Succession Committee’s lengthy process that led to Berg’s selection, here.
• Haslam explains why Berg is uniquely positioned to excel as Commissioner, here.
• Haslam shares how soccer and MLS will grow coming out of FIFA World Cup 2026, here.
• Haslam reflects on Garber’s tenure as Commissioner and his impact on North American soccer, here.

Bennett Rosenthal, Lead Managing Owner of LAFC and Co-Chair of the MLS Succession Committee

• Rosenthal on why he believes Berg is the right person to lead MLS going forward, here.
• Rosenthal comments on the qualities the Succession Committee looked for in the search, here.
• Rosenthal on how Berg's appointment reflects MLS' ambition and vision for the future, here.

About Major League Soccer

Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 31st season in 2026 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. All MLS and Leagues Cup matches can be watched on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com, and features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit  mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.