Overview
- Martino returns on a contract through 2027 to replace Ronny Deila, who was dismissed after one year.
- Atlanta’s inaugural manager led the Five Stripes to the 2018 MLS Cup and earned MLS Coach of the Year honors that season.
- He most recently coached Inter Miami, winning the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield before leaving in late 2024 for personal reasons.
- Owner Arthur M. Blank says the hire is about building a new foundation, while sporting director Chris Henderson highlights Martino’s clear playing identity and fit with club values.
- The appointment follows a season of underperformance despite a top-tier payroll, with ESPN reporting Martino was selected from a pool that included former Portland coach Giovanni Savarese.