Incoming Major League Soccer Commissioner Larry Berg sees his role as continuing the trajectory of the league under his soon-to-be predecessor, Don Garber.
The 30-team league that Graber grew during his 27-year tenure now looks to Berg to capitalize on the success of the World Cup this past summer and guide the transition to a new international schedule next year.
"I think one of the reasons that I raised my hand is I feel like I have the enthusiasm and the passion to hopefully have other people, in some cases, see it through my eyes and understand where we're going and where it can go and what what it can be," Berg told The ****** ociated Press. "I'm very proud of where we already are. I think we've come a very, very long way."
Berg, a co-owner of LAFC, will formally take over as commissioner at the start of next year. Garber, who has served as the league's commissioner since 1999, will help guide the transition before moving into a new role as chairman.
Garber said the ideal candidate would unite the entire MLS ecosystem around a shared vision. And he believes the league will have that under Berg, who will become just the third commissioner in the history of the league.

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