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Q&A with Atlanta United manager Gerardo Martino

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

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November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Doug Roberson

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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.

November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Doug Roberson

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To land NWSL franchise, Blank had to overcome 1 obstacle — his own stadium

With Mercedes-Benz Stadium as its home field, new women’s soccer team has some hurdles, but Arthur Blank has cleared those before.

November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

‘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.

November 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

I'll have 3 stories from Martino's intro as #ATLUTD's manager.
First will be what made him attractive to Henderson. It'll post soon.
Posting tomorrow will be Martino's plan for team.
Posting later tomorrow or Saturday will be an exclusive Q&A.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Doug Roberson

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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.

November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

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.

November 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

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.

November 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Arthur Blank will invest at least $350 million in new NWSL team

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

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#NWSL
#AMBSE
#ATLUTD

November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM

Doug Roberson

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Atlanta NWSL franchise owned by Arthur Blank may be introduced on Tuesday

November 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM

Doug Roberson

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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.

November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Welcome back: Atlanta United hires Gerardo Martino as manager

November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Atlanta United, Gerardo Martino finalizing terms for manager job

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

November 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Gerardo Martino a finalist to return as Atlanta United manager

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

November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Insight into some interesting quotes from Atlanta United’s Chris Henderson

The Five Stripes’ sporting director discussed managerial search and team’s worst finish.

October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

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.

October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Doug Roberson

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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).

October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Atlanta United narrows manager search to 6 finalists

The team is searching for its sixth manager after Ronny Deila was fired following a 28-point season, the team’s worst, and the second worst among the 30 teams in MLS.

October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

Reviewing Atlanta United’s keys to the season ... oh boy

The AJC's Doug Robeson compares what he wrote in his Atlanta United season preview with how things really turned out.

October 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Doug Roberson

@dougrobersonajc.bsky.social

A look inside some domestic candidates for Atlanta United job

Because of Atlanta United’s resources and ambition, there will be lots of candidates to become its next manager. Check out this list of potential domestic-based candidates.