American sports executive; MLS commissioner since 1999
Gotham FC has moved closer to its Queens home, with Sam Kerr returning to Gotham in a 1-0 win at Citi Field last night. The event marks a milestone as Gotham prepares to share Etihad Park with NYCFC in 2028 and aims to break attendance records for a women’s game in New York.
MLS is riding momentum from the World Cup as ratings rise, fans are being drawn by star players and new campaigns. The league plans a summer-to-spring schedule in 2027 and is investing in youth development as it seeks to become an elite global league.
A wave of data from the Home Office and football bodies shows rising incidents at matches, with officials arguing current policing funding—with taxpayers shouldering about £70m annually—cannot continue. The debate centers on safety, policing costs, and the future role of clubs in funding security outside stadiums.
Larry Berg has been named Major League Soccer’s next commissioner, replacing Don Garber as the league transitions into a new era. Berg will divest his LAFC stake and take the helm in 2027, with Garber remaining as chairman through the end of the 2026 season. The announcement aligns with MLS’s broader growth strategy following the 2026 World Cup and a calendar realignment.