NEW: Larry Berg can only defer to Don Garber "for a few months" before MLS will look to him as its commissioner. Delving into the headline items on Berg's impending to-do list – from broadcast rights and a CBA to sporting evolution and in-market vitality. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

From media deals to roster rules: five priorities for MLS’s new commissioner

Larry Berg will have plenty of things on his to-do list when he officially starts as the league’s commissioner in January

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One thing I brought up on today's @totalsoccershow.bsky.social regarding Larry Berg is my appreciation for how LAFC have worked with their supporters, from the start and especially after the big fine in 2023. He sees the value of supporter culture. That's a big plus. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc5N...

Is MLS entering a new age under a new commissioner?

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What is Don Garber's legacy in MLS? 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - watch/listen 👇 🍎: tinyurl.com/375z6rbd ✳️: tinyurl.com/y574tm72 📺: tinyurl.com/bd5mc8vy

Turns out MLS can't contend with the almighty pull of a Europa League play-off round qualifier

Ben Jacobs@jacobsben.bsky.social · 20h ago

🚨 BREAKING: Mo Salah set to join Trabzonspor on a two-year contract as a free agent. Trabzonspor confirm they have "begun negotiations". Verbal agreement already in place with Salah with the move set to be formalised this week.👑

SO good to be back on the Total Soccer Show!

Total Soccer Show@totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 23h ago

MLS has voted for its new commissioner! 🗳️ How much freedom will Larry Berg have to change the league? @jeffrueter.bsky.social is back for this week's 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 👇

Thanks Jeff, I’ll take it from here.

"We love that tagline our marketing folks did," Don Garber said as he tells Larry Berg he'll "take it [MLS] from here." Can't escape it! It's the new "MLS is Back"

The ghost of Gio Dos Santos on line one

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 2d ago

💣🇲🇽 BREAKING: LA Galaxy in advanced talks to sign Mexican winger Chucky Lozano from San Diego on loan, per sources - Not done but trending well - Likely DP, but SD holding some salary - SD gave permission for Galaxy to negotiate w/ Chucky w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

MLS has selected its next commisioner, LAFC co-owner Larry Berg, sources tell me and @jeffrueter.bsky.social. Sportico first on this. More details & background on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner

Berg, a senior partner at private equity firm 26North, will succeed Don Garber as commissioner in 2027

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Was happy to...chip in a few (in)famous lobs from Marta, Mickaël Landreau, and Fedor Smolov.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2d ago

On the spot: 50 of the most famous – and infamous – Panenka penalties of all time

NEW: MLS owners have voted for Larry Berg as the league's third commissioner, electing him over sports media exec David Nathanson. Timeline for Berg's succession of incumbent Don Garber to be determined. On @us.theguardian.com: theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/03/larry-berg-mls-commissioner-vote

LAFC co-managing owner Larry Berg voted as next MLS commissioner

Berg, a senior partner at private equity firm 26North, will succeed Don Garber as commissioner in 2027

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"one of its strongest World Cup performances in more than two decades," tied with every other World Cup performance they've had since 2007.

Jonathan Tannenwald@jtannenwald.bsky.social · 2d ago

Ken Griffin offers a statement on Mauricio Pochettino's return: “I’m thrilled he is returning in an expanded leadership role and am proud to support U.S. Soccer’s efforts to advance the sport and inspire the next generation of players and fans.”

There were moments there, for #MNUFC, against San Diego. You could see a team that is capable of doing something other than bunkering, countering, and scoring from set pieces.

Loons not quite there on second balls, set pieces, transition moments against San Diego

Minnesota had a lot of good moments against San Diego... but close wasn't quite enough for three points.

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Meet your newest addiction: building those powerful, luminous green lines.

futi@futi.live · 2d ago

Spin a wheel and pick one player per club and season for your lineup, then simulate your team against the Premier League or MLS. The game uses a decade of real player data from futi's models, including player ratings, skills and styles that affect team fit. Build a balanced team to be Centurions!

Some weekend reading... A long sitdown with Brenden Aaronson while he was in New Jersey with Leeds. On the "opportunity lost" in how the #USMNT went out of the World Cup, looking ahead to the new season for club and country, and more: www.inquirer.com/soccer/brend... via @phillysport.bsky.social

Brenden Aaronson looks back at the World Cup, and ahead to his future with the USMNT and Leeds United

The Medford native is back with Leeds amid its preseason tour of the U.S. He called the abrupt end to the World Cup "an opportunity lost," but is optimistic about his future for club and country.

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There’s a bit of history between the two teams. A competitive rivalry I’d say. But this is the kind of game that breeds hatred into that rivalry.

Dan Weiner@danweiner.bsky.social · 3d ago

The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Louisville City might've played the greatest game in American soccer history last night. The Rowdies rallied from a 3-0 halftime deficit to win 5-4 and there were four legit BANGERS.

Roughly $40 million. Or, as the Kroenkes like to call it, one Fábio Vieira.

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 3d ago

Colorado Rapids done it again. Some deals in recent years: 🇦🇺 Lucas Herrington, $17m + $6m add-ons (Hull City) 🇺🇸 Djordje Mihailovic, $8m (Toronto) 🇨🇦 Moise Bombito, $7.7m + add-ons (OGC Nice) 🇺🇸 Auston Trusty $3m (Arsenal) 🇺🇸 Cole Bassett, $2.65m (Portland)

An atmosphere designed for soccer, an established grass pitch, AND a match of two halves rather than four quarters? In the best state in the nation? Lovely evening at Allianz Field for my first game of any kind since the World Cup (and a good matchup, to boot).

A unique satisfaction watching someone like Infantino try to bury their latest massive L as a Friday afternoon news dump.

Adam Sawyer@adamjst.bsky.social · 5d ago

Good. www.bbc.com/sport/footba...

A great read from @revenueminuscosts.bsky.social on the continued ineptitude of Atlanta United’s roster management www.fivestripefinal.com/p/opinion-pe...

OPINION: Pedro Amador's departure is another sign of Atlanta United's roster building failures

a coal mine filled to the brim with dead canaries

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🇺🇸 At Middlesbrough, Max Arfsten will join: - Aidan Morris (former Crew teammate, joined 2024) - Sebastian Berhalter (former Whitecaps, Crew academy midfielder, joined this week) - Adilson Malanda (former Charlotte FC CB, joined in Jan.) - Riley McGree (technically former Charlotte FC midfielder)

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 5d ago

🇺🇸🔴 BREAKING: Middlesbrough is finalizing a deal to sign USMNT wingback Max Arfsten from the Columbus Crew, per sources - Fee up to $7.5m (incl. add-ons) - Crew retain significant sell-on % - Arfsten expected to travel to complete move in coming days/week www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

NEW: Concacaf joins UEFA in rejecting FFE, instead imploring FIFA to find ways to increase funding for FIFA Forward through its current means and asking that "any matter follows the proper governance processes" in future full statement: www.concacaf.com/competitions...

What is in Fifa's 25-page sales pitch: a reference to more than doubling the number of global tournaments held each year, from 200 to 450 What is not in Fifa's 25-page sales pitch: a single reference to women's football

Fifa’s sales pitch revealed: more tournaments, more debt … but no mention of women’s game

Fifa’s sales pitch to persuade members to approve the sale of the World Cup’s commercial rights clearly states that their plans for financial growth will be achieved by staging more tournaments, havin...

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Did a little World Cup journalist story time with @jeffrueter.bsky.social . I taught him every single thing he knows

World Cup is over, I'm back in God's country now

Mirroring what others have reported: US Soccer and Mauricio Pochettino are in the final stages of ironing out a new contract, multiple sources have told me this week. More on @us.theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, US Soccer in ‘final stages’ of agreeing on new contract

A new deal, which multiple sources told the Guardian is close to being finalized, would extend the Argentinian through the 2030 World Cup

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The World Cup is well and truly over, and I am feeling it. A shorter Post-Match Report for you today as I continue grieving the loss of non-stop soccer:

July 29: The forgotten CMs

A short one

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Tomorrow! Happy hour with @jeffrueter.bsky.social , our very own World Cup raconteur!

Black Hart of Saint Paul@blackhartstp.com · 2w ago

Wednesday July 29 Minty fresh off his whirlwind tour of covering the World Cup, The Guardian’s @jeffrueter.bsky.social will be joining us for a pre All Star Game story time. We’ll hear all about his adventures and his thoughts on the USMNT.

Coaching changes spark turnarounds for Philly, Portland & the Crew | Matchday 18 Lots of stuff to talk through, but one of the big ones is that Cavan Sullivan seems to have found a different gear on the ball... tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/coaching-cha...

The Austin FC academy is under investigation by local police and the FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse among players. Reporting w/ @mlsist.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

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