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Ricky Pearsall is sidelined for the season with a knee injury (PCL) requiring season-ending surgery, while Deebo Samuel makes a return to practice; longtime executive VP Paraag Marathe is leaving football operations to focus on 49ers Enterprises’ soccer ventures (Leeds United and Rangers).
MLS owners have narrowed the search for a new commissioner to three finalists—Larry Berg (LAFC), David Nathanson (ex-Fox exec), and Paraag Marathe (49ers Enterprises/Leeds United)—with a vote expected in early August. Garber’s contract runs through 2027, as MLS pursues a new CBA (expires Jan 2028) and potential major changes to roster rules and media rights ahead of a renewed Apple deal, all under an NFL-heavy board and ahead of the All-Star meeting in Charlotte on July 29.
49ers Enterprises has completed its takeover of Leeds United after receiving approval from the English Football League. The investment arm of NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers, 49ers Enterprises now holds full control of the club, with Paraag Marathe taking over as club chairman. The consortium consists of around 10 major investors, with Daniel Farke recently appointed as the new manager. Leeds United finished 19th in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship.