Atlanta United manager Gerado “Tata” Martino is leaving the team at the end of the Major League Soccer season.
ATLANTA (AP) — Tata Martino is leaving Atlanta United at the end of the MLS season after guiding the expansion franchise to unprecedented success — on the pitch and in the stands. He is reportedly in line to take over as Mexico's national coach.
In a jarring but not unexpected announcement, United said Tuesday that the 55-year-old Martino turned down an offer to extend his two-year contract beyond 2018, on the heels of the team claiming a spot in next year's CONCACAF Champions League and as it prepares for go for its first major trophy on the final weekend of the regular season .