From media deals to roster rules: five priorities for MLS’s new commissioner
The move is in advanced talks territory. Source confidence is high with single-source support.
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Larry Berg will have plenty of things on his to-do list when he officially starts as the league’s commissioner in JanuaryAs Larry Berg fielded his first wave of questions as MLS commissioner-elect, he tried to make clear his ambitious vision to take the league to another level. Until a question about the league’s broadcasting plans came up, that is. To his right sat Don Garber, whose 28-year tenure in the role will conclude at year’s end.“Well, as the incoming commissioner, I’m allowed to kick it to the current commissioner to…
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- •The current story state is marked high confidence rather than speculative rumor.
- •At least one named source is attached to this story.
- •Direct official confirmation is still outstanding.
- •Independent corroboration is still thin or absent.