BallBridge Sports Newsroom|13 August 2026 | Morning Update | BallBridge

BallBridge Sports Newsroom|13 August 2026 | Morning Update Moses Oluwafemi 1. 🇺🇸 MLS Opens the Door to Greater Private-Capital Investment Major League Soccer is entering its next phase of growth with private capital becoming increasingly important across club ownership and investment. The appointment of former private-equity executive and LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as the league’s next commissioner strengthens that direction. Berg takes over in 2027 as MLS prepares for major decisions around its global calendar, roster rules, media rights and post-World Cup commercial strategy. 🔗 Click the link to read more 2. FIFA Opponents Begin Designing New Global Football Governance Framework Opposition to Gianni Infantino’s leadership is moving beyond calls for change, with a coalition of FIFA critics reportedly beginning work on an alternative governance framework for wo…