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Atlanta United declines option on Brooks Lennon
Lennon is one of five players whose contract options the Five Stripes didn’t pick up.
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Atlanta United managerial finalists included one surprise
Atlanta United’s list of managerial finalists, culminated by the hiring of Gerardo Martino, included several other highly regarded managers.
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Q&A with Atlanta United’s Gerardo Martino: On the roster, pressure and World Cup
Martino said believes he can help the Five Stripes win, similar to when he led them the first time.
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‘On a good track’: Martino believes Atlanta United is better than its results
During an introductory news conference Thursday, Gerardo Tata Martino acknowledged that there are obviously needed improvements or there wouldn’t have been a coaching change.
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MLS changing schedule for 2027-28 season
Major League Soccer announced that it will change its schedule beginning in 2027 to align it with the top leagues and reduce international conflicts for top players.
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‘Trust and comfort’: Familiarity brought Martino back to Atlanta United
Connection between chief soccer officer and new coach led to reunion to steer Atlanta United back to success.
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Atlanta’s new NWSL team has an MLS playbook to follow
With Atlanta United’s lauded launch as a template, Arthur Blank’s new franchise possesses a pathway to success.
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Arthur Blank will invest $330 million in new NWSL team
The yet-to-be-named franchise will begin play in 2028 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
What makes Gerardo Martino special as a manager?
Gerardo Martino was named the Five Stripes’ manager Thursday, with a contract through the 2027 MLS season. He is returning seven years after leading the club to the MLS Cup.