49ers exec Marathe finalist for MLS Commissioner

Paraag Marathe, the San Francisco 49ers' executive vice president of football operations, is among three finalists for the MLS Commissioner position. The other candidates are LAFC co-owner Larry Berg and media, sports, and gaming executive David Nathanson. Marathe also serves as president of 49ers Enterprises and chairman of Leeds United.

He has played a significant role in building the 49ers' current roster, negotiating contract extensions with key players like QB Brock Purdy, TE George Kittle, LB Fred Warner, and FB Kyle Juszczyk. Marathe also helped acquire standout players through trades, including RB Christian McCaffrey and T Trent Williams. The MLS is expected to announce its new Commissioner next month. newsindata.com