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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.
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Welcome back: Atlanta United hires Gerardo Martino as manager
'Tata,' as he's known, took over Atlanta United as an expansion team in 2016 and led the Five Stripes to the MLS Cup two seasons later before resigning for personal reasons.
Atlanta United, Gerardo Martino finalizing terms for manager job
Martino managed the team in its first season and is its most successful leader.
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Gerardo Martino a finalist to return as Atlanta United manager
Atlanta United is in the final stage of interviewing managerial candidates.
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Insight into some interesting quotes from Atlanta United’s Chris Henderson
The Five Stripes’ sporting director discussed managerial search and team’s worst finish.
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Atlanta United’s failures this season considered a collective effort
Sporting Director Chris Henderson described The Five Stripes’ recent 28-point season as the worst of his 30 years as a player or executive in MLS.
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Atlanta United paid 3rd most in salaries to finish with 2nd worst record
Atlanta United players received about $29M in guaranteed compensation while finishing with 28 points, trailing only playoff teams Miami ($49M) and LAFC ($30M).