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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

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Welcome back: Atlanta United hires Gerardo Martino as manager

November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Doug Roberson

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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

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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.

November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Doug Roberson

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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.

October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Doug Roberson

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

October 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Doug Roberson

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Brad Guzan is joining #Apple's #MLS coverage as an in-studio analyst for pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage.
He will start with Friday's opening round match between Inter Miami and Nashville.
#ATLUTD

October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Doug Roberson

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Atlanta United’s Garth Lagerwey to take another medical leave

October 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM

Doug Roberson

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Leadership’s history of success should give Atlanta United fans hope

President Garth Lagerwey and Sporting Director Chris Henderson bring an MLS championship pedigree to their search for Atlanta United's new manager.

Gerardo Martino interested in Atlanta United’s manager job

October 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Doug Roberson

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Gerardo Martino is interested in #ATLUTD job
www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...

Gerardo Martino was Atlanta United’s manager for its first two seasons and led it to MLS Cup in 2018.

October 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Doug Roberson

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Gerardo Martino interested in Atlanta United’s manager job, source says

After miserable season, Atlanta United fires manager Ronny Deila

October 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Doug Roberson

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#ATLUTD fires manager Ronny Deila.
Complete story here, with 2 possible candidates
www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...
#MLS

October 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Doug Roberson

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Atlanta United sends Brad Guzan out with a draw

Atlanta United wanted to win its final match of the season for goalkeeper Brad Guzan's career finale, but settled for a 1-1 draw with D.C. United instead.

October 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM

Doug Roberson

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Q&A with Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan: ‘It’s been a fantastic journey’

Saturday will be the goalkeeper’s last MLS match.

October 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Doug Roberson

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On eve of season finale, Atlanta United can’t believe it’s come to this

Five Stripes might end up as worst team in MLS, but they still plan great send-off for retiring Brad Guzan.

October 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Doug Roberson

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Arthur Blank puts pressure on Atlanta United’s front office

Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank sent a letter to fans criticizing the team’s performance and putting pressure on its front office.

October 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Doug Roberson

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Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan explains why he’s retiring

Other than spending more time with his family, Guzan — who will play his 616th and final match Saturday against D.C. United — threw out a few hints as to what will follow.

October 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Doug Roberson

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Former Atlanta United teammates on why Brad Guzan is beloved

The retiring player has ‘got a ton of energy, and it’s infectious and it’s positive,’ one says.

October 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Doug Roberson

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‘You couldn’t ask for a better guy’ than Brad Guzan

Atlanta United captain Brad Guzan announced his retirement Tuesday. Guzan has a franchise-high 303 appearances and has been with the team since its inaugural season.

Breaking: Atlanta United’s Brad Guzan announces retirement

October 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Doug Roberson

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Breaking: #ATLUTD's Brad Guzan announces his retirement at season's end
www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...

More coming on this

Atlanta United captain Brad Guzan announced Tuesday that he will retire after the final match of the season Saturday.