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Atlanta United explains firing of disastrous Gabriel Heinze

Atlanta United head coach Gabriel Heinze directs his team during the second half of their game against the New England Revolution at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta United’s first casualty of its poor start to the season hit on Sunday, the Eastern Conference club firing Gabriel Heinze following a 1-0 home loss to the New England Revolution this weekend.

For Atlanta United, the firing of Gabriel Heinze represents a second head coaching change in the span of less than a calendar year for a club that won MLS Cup in 2018. Atlanta United is currently in tenth place in the Eastern Conference on a 2-3-7 record with 13 points.