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.

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.

Connection between chief soccer officer and new coach led to reunion to steer Atlanta United back to success.

With Atlanta United’s lauded launch as a template, Arthur Blank’s new franchise possesses a pathway to success.

The yet-to-be-named franchise will begin play in 2028 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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.

'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.

Martino managed the team in its first season and is its most successful leader.

Atlanta United is in the final stage of interviewing managerial candidates.