Club’s president took two leaves of absence for a cancer-related issue.

The bid book includes information on more than 35 cities, estimating 4.5 million fans and more than $4 billion in projected revenue.

The tournament schedule, when cities will find out which teams will play in specific stadiums, will be announced Dec. 6. Atlanta will host several matches, plus a semifinal.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution received an exclusive tour of the $200 million headquarters for the United States Soccer Federation.

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

As the trade window and free agency near, Chris Henderson was tight-lipped about the team's strategy but right fullback, goalkeeper and central defender could be targets.

Lennon is one of five players whose contract options the Five Stripes didn’t pick up.

Atlanta United’s list of managerial finalists, culminated by the hiring of Gerardo Martino, included several other highly regarded managers.

Martino said believes he can help the Five Stripes win, similar to when he led them the first time.

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.