# lafc (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lafc. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 14](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/people/2026/sportico-transactions-moves-mergers-roundup-aug-14-1234941862/) _2026-08-14 · Bette Canter · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Elevate Names Mike Kitts to President, Global Sales and Solutions Elevate, the global sports and entertainment agency, announced that Mike Kitts will join the company as president, global sales and solutions. Most recently chief commercial \[…\] ## [Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Aug. 7](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/people/2026/sportico-transactions-moves-mergers-roundup-aug-7-1234941258/) _2026-08-07 · Molly Geary · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL Garfinkel Steps Away After 13 Years as Dolphins’ President, CEO Miami Dolphins vice chairman, president and chief executive officer Tom Garfinkel announced he is stepping away from his role as president and CEO after 13 years. \[…\] ## [LAFC Top Execs Sign Multiyear Extensions With Club](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/executives/2026/lafc-executive-extensions-freedman-thorrington-1234941239/) _2026-08-07 · Justin Birnbaum · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ LAFC’s cap table has shuffled quite a bit this year. The club welcomed three new limited partners, while two left the organization. Additionally, co-managing owner Larry Berg is on his way out as well after being elected as the next commissioner of MLS. But at least two team executives are staying put. On Friday, LAFC \[…\] ## [Seattle Sounders, Reign Exec Weber Named Edmonton Oilers CEO](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/executives/2026/edmonton-oilers-ceo-hugh-weber-1234941119/) _2026-08-05 · Justin Birnbaum · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Hugh Weber, the Seattle Sounders’ and Seattle Reign’s president of business operations, is leaving the organization to become the CEO of the Edmonton Oilers. A veteran of the sports industry with more than 25 years of experience, Weber has held a slew of executive roles across the NBA, NHL and other associated businesses. He spent \[…\] ## [Berg Era Begins: 6 Takeaways on MLS’ Next Commissioner](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/executives/2026/mls-larry-berg-era-begins-six-takeaways-1234941036/) _2026-08-05 · Eben Novy-Williams · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Larry Berg was formally introduced as the next MLS commissioner on Tuesday. Over the course of a 40-minute press conference, he spoke about his passion for soccer, his business bona fides and his optimism about the league’s growth. “MLS has entered a new era,” he said. “The foundation is strong and the opportunity is extraordinary. \[…\] ## [Larry Berg Tapped as Next MLS Commissioner to Replace Garber](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/executives/2026/mls-next-commissioner-larry-berg-don-garber-1234940844/) _2026-08-03 · Eben Novy-Williams · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Berg, a co-owner of LAFC, will need to sell that stake as part of the transition to becoming MLS’ third commissioner. ## [Billionaire Ken Griffin Again Backs Pochettino’s USMNT Contract](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/coaches/2026/ken-griffin-us-soccer-mauricio-pochettino-contract-1234940823/) _2026-08-03 · Eben Novy-Williams · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ U.S. Soccer has signed men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino to a new contract through 2030, a deal that was financed in part via contributions from Ken Griffin, the billionaire founder of Citadel. The extension, announced Monday morning, comes less than a month after the conclusion of the 2026 men’s World Cup in North America. \[…\] ## [Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for July 31](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/people/2026/sportico-transactions-moves-mergers-roundup-july-31-2026-1234940618/) _2026-07-31 · Molly Geary · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL TMRW Sports Names Champ Kelly SVP of Flag Football Operations TMRW Sports has named Champ Kelly as senior vice president, flag football operations, for the new women’s and men’s professional flag football league being created in \[…\] ## [Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for July 24](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/people/2026/sportico-transactions-moves-mergers-roundup-july-24-1234940013/) _2026-07-24 · Molly Geary · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL NHLPA Executive Board Appoints John Gerba as General Counsel The executive board of the National Hockey League Players’ Association has voted unanimously to promote John Gerba as the union’s general counsel. Don Zavelo was promoted to \[…\] ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OYydYDUzrXT7) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [LeBron James Joins 76ers With $1.7 Billion in Career Earnings](https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/lebron-james-76ers-career-earnings-billion-1234939868/) _2026-07-24 · Kurt Badenhausen · Sportico Coverage of Sports Personalities_ LeBron James is signing a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, the star revealed via social media. It is a two-year deal worth $8 million, with a player option, per ESPN. Next season will be the 24th year in the NBA for James, who turns 42 in December. The previous NBA longevity record was 22 years. \[…\]