Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Atlanta United Rehires Gerardo Martino for New Chapter
Atlanta United has decided to bring back a familiar face, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, as their head coach.
He previously led the team to a championship in 2018 and was named the best coach that year.
This new contract will keep him with the team until 2027.
Martino is known for winning many championships in different places.
He recently coached Inter Miami, where he worked with famous soccer player Lionel Messi.
During his time with Miami, the team won important trophies.
Now, he's returning to Atlanta United to help them become a top team again in Major League Soccer.
Gerardo “Tata” Martino has been re-hired as the coach of Atlanta United through the 2027 season.
Martino previously coached Atlanta United, leading them to an MLS title in 2018 and earning Coach of the Year honors.
He departed Inter Miami nearly a year prior, citing personal reasons after one season.
During his tenure with Inter Miami, the team achieved a 26-9-12 record in MLS regular-season matches and won the Leagues Cup in 2023 and the Supporters Shield in 2024.
Team owner Arthur M. Blank stated the decision is about building a new foundation for future success in MLS.
- Who
- Gerardo "Tata" Martino
- What
- Re-hired as coach through the 2027 season
- When
- Announced Thursday
- Where
- Atlanta United
- Why
- To build a new foundation and contend in MLS regularly
- Coach Name
- Gerardo "Tata" Martino
- New Contract Length
- Through 2027
- Previous Atlanta United Stint
- Led team to MLS title in 2018, named Coach of the Year
- Previous Club
- Inter Miami
- Inter Miami Record (MLS Regular Season)
- 26-9-12
- Inter Miami Trophies Won
- Leagues Cup (2023), Supporters Shield (2024)