Atlanta United announced today that former Seattle Sounders chief executive Garth Lagerwey will lead the club as president and chief executive officer. The club has been working to fill the position since Lagerwey’s predecessor Darren Eales left the club this August.
The club said Lagerwey has signed a multi-year contract and will assume leadership of Atlanta United, Atlanta United 2 and the Atlanta United Academy effective today.
“Our foundational goal from day one in Major League Soccer has been for Atlanta United to be a contender for MLS Cup each year, so we set out to find a leader with deep knowledge and experience in the league and a proven track record of success,” said AMBSE CEO, Steve Cannon.