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Tata’s greatest contribution? Building a lasting South American talent pipeline

Tata Martino brought so much to Atlanta United during his all-too-brief time here.

We’ll remember him for his aggressive tactical approach that has made the team so fun to watch. We’ll look back fondly on the sense of humor he brought to every press conference, which belied the immense pressure a soccer manager like him is under. And we’ll remember his tenure as one of the most successful in Atlanta pro sports history (even if he does or doesn’t lock up the Supporters’ Shield this weekend). With an MLS expansion team, he qualified for CONCACAF Champions League, set the record for most wins in a season, and is on the cusp of setting the single-season points record.