Gerardo "Tata" Martino, former Argentina national team coach (among others), seems to be a lock for Atlanta United's first head managing position. He has reportedly turned down an offer from Mexican giants Club America and is very close to a deal with the Georgia expansion club.
RSL Soapbox' aggregate MLS power rankings are out for week 28, and the Sounders have jumped back up to number 11. Toronto and Dallas are flying high at the top of the list.
It was a tight race to beat out Kelyn Rowe, but Jozy Altidore took MLS player of the week honors after his two-goal outing against the Red Bulls.