There is no denying that Gonzalo Pineda is one of the most acclaimed assistant coaches in Major League Soccer, having had interviewed for the D.C. United head coach position as well as drawing interest from clubs in Liga MX.
Now, after four years of being a crucial component to a Sounders staff that has reached three MLS Cup finals, won a league title and just recently had the best start in franchise history, that well-deserved spotlight has turned into a potential job as Atlanta United’s head coach. Several sources have told me that there are negotiations at this time between all parties involved that would ultimately send Pineda to Atlanta within a month.