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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.
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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.