After Atlanta United announced their decision to hire Dutchman Frank de Boer ahead of Guillermo Barros Schelotto who also interviewed for the job, newly minted GM Dennis te Kloese had a window to bring the experienced Boca Juniors manager with two league titles to Dignity Health Sports Park.
It was the right choice. (Days later glancing at photos of DtK and GBS in Orlando scouting talent at the MLS combine, you had the impression the two minds were already forming a successful partnership)
Not that it’s been all plaudits for Schelotto. For much of the 2019 season the Galaxy have come under criticism for playing a one-dimensional style football dependent on Zlatan shouldering the scoring load, in contrast to the stylish football of Bob Bradley’s attacking juggernaut across town.