We’ve all enjoyed the rapid rise of Atlanta United under Tata Martino, asserting themselves as one of the league’s elite clubs after just one season of play. While Atlanta United deserves all of the credit for its many accomplishments in such a short period, it’s worth mentioning that AU’s model of splurging on youth, and pairing it with a prestigious international manager is hardly a new formula for success around the world. Unfortunately, MLS clubs have refused to go this route — until recently. And it seems the reasons for resisting this direction surround a widely accepted myth that foreign managers can’t do the job in MLS.
Martino, Vieira proving that “MLS experience” is a myth
