The stage is set for the next chapter of Atlanta United’s history, with Dutch legend Frank De Boer appointed the second manager in club history today. The move has plenty of upside: European pedigree, an understanding of what it means to be a top-class player, and a defined attacking style fans can expect to see at Mercedes-Benz Stadium next year. But Atlanta United’s youngest stars may have extra reason to celebrate.
Frank De Boer came through the Ajax youth academy, and that’s where he made his name, both as a player and as a manager. Ajax is a special club in that it is perhaps the best club in the world when it comes to youth development.