What happened. Larry Berg was introduced as the next MLS commissioner and stated he doesn't think promotion and relegation is appropriate for the league.

Berg will succeed Don Garber in 2027.
He was introduced to media and MLS staff on Tuesday.
Pro/rel has been a long-mooted idea for MLS.

“I don't think that the long-mooted idea of bringing 'pro/rel' to the North American league is 'appropriate.'”
— Larry Berg

Berg's comments signal MLS will maintain its closed structure for the foreseeable future.

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