美国职业足球大联盟（MLS）任命Larry Berg为新任专员[1]。Berg作为洛杉矶FC（LAFC）的共同所有者，在全体球队业主投票中获得三分之二多数支持[1]，将于新年初正式上任，接替已任职27年的Don Garber，后者转任主席一职[1]。
在Berg的领导下，MLS将推进多项重大改革。联盟计划在2027年初实施新赛程制度，首先进行缩短的14场"冲刺赛季"，之后转换为夏春制赛程，即7月开赛、2028年5月举办锦标赛[1]。与此同时，Berg需要谈判新的媒体转播权协议，当前与Apple TV的合同已于2019年结束[1]。作为MLS历史上第三位专员，Berg将继续巩固世界杯后的成功势头，推动联盟增长[1]。
目前MLS拥有30支球队，这一规模是Garber任期内从12支扩展而来[1]。其中包括国际迈阿密、LAFC、洛杉矶银河、亚特兰大联和纽约城市等五支估值超过10亿美元的球队[1]。
Larry Berg has been formally appointed as the new commissioner of Major League Soccer, receiving two-thirds majority support from team owners in a league-wide vote [1]. Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC, will assume his position at the start of the new year, succeeding Don Garber, who will transition to the role of chairman [1]. This appointment marks Berg as the third commissioner in MLS history [1].
Under Berg's leadership, the league aims to accelerate its growth trajectory through several strategic initiatives. The commissioner plans to implement a restructured schedule beginning in early 2027, featuring a shortened 14-match "sprint season" followed by a shift to a summer-spring calendar with games starting in July and the championship held in May 2028 [1]. Berg will also lead negotiations for a new media rights agreement, as the current Apple TV contract will expire [1]. These moves come as the league continues to build momentum following the World Cup, with five franchises—Inter Miami, LAFC, Los Angeles Galaxy, Atlanta United, and New York City FC—already valued at more than one billion dollars each [1].
The MLS has undergone substantial expansion during Garber's 27-year tenure, growing from 12 teams to the current roster of 30 clubs [1]. Berg's appointment signals the league's commitment to sustaining this developmental path and positioning itself competitively on the global soccer landscape.