The manager has a poor record in cup finals, but his win on Saturday was a fitting end for a job well done in MLS
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has a history of success, just not in finals. The manager mentioned it in the lead-up to Saturday's MLS Cup final, saying he had lost more than he won.
It's a fair criticism, but Martino got it right Saturday.
Atlanta United delivered a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers to claim the MLS Cup crown and send off the departing manager with a trophy.
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"Well, we won one, that’s good," he said with a laugh after the match.