With a disappointing 2020 in the books that resulted in Atlanta United missing out on the playoffs for the first time in its brief history, the most pressing issue for the club heading into the offseason will undoubtedly be who its manager will be in 2021.
And it’s a decision that will be met with intense scruitiny from a fanbase frustrated with the trajectory of the Five Stripes of late.
Following Tata Martino’s successful 2-year stint that ended with an MLS Cup victory, Atlanta are looking to turn the page after the failed tenure of Frank de Boer despite a pair of trophies in 2019 and coming a win shy of hosting the league championship for a 2nd straight year.