The Shootout for the Future of MLS

MLS owners met on August 6, 2026, at the league's New York headquarters to vote on a new commissioner to replace Don Garber, who has held the role since 1999. Larry Berg, a co-owner of LAFC and the clear frontrunner, ultimately won the vote but required four rounds of voting to defeat rival candidate David Nathanson. The unexpectedly close result suggests there is notable dissent among MLS ownership regarding the league's future direction.