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Good morning from Atlanta, where today @ATLUTD' first ever manager will be introduced to media #Tata #MLS pic.twitter.com/JLnOxj3j2V
— Gabriel Gabor (@GGPRpro) September 28, 2016
It’s a big day in Atlanta as Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino will be officially unveiled as the first manager for Atlanta United this morning. The announcement will be streamed live, you can watch at Atlanta United’s Facebook page.
Dirty South Soccer will be on hand at the event and we’ll have updates throughout the day.
In case you missed some of the coverage yesterday of the announcement, check some of the links below. One that’s a must-read is Joe Patrick’s breakdown of how a Tata Martino led Atlanta United could play tactically.
I hosted a chat last night on our Facebook Live page, featuring some great questions from some of our readers about what to expect now that Martino is officially Atlanta’s manager.
Tata
Interview with Darren Eales at ESPN FC
Le deseamos éxitos a Gerardo Martino en su nueva etapa como DT del @ATLUTD. ¡Siempre con vos Tata! #NewellsTeSaluda pic.twitter.com/zsfrjotHJd
— Newell's Old Boys (@CANOBoficial) September 27, 2016
Atlanta’s intent is clear, according to Matt Doyle at MLSSoccer.com
. @FalconsDQ welcomes the new @ATLUTD head coach, Gerardo Martino. #ToastTata pic.twitter.com/66oMgaSOeh
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 27, 2016
Domestic
The Red Bulls clinch a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals (Once a Metro)
Darlington Nagbe scores late to give the Timbers a 2-1 win in El Salvador in CCL (Stumptown Footy)
Medical issues will keep Clint Dempsey sidelined for the rest of 2016 (Sounder at Heart)
International
Bob Bradley has met with Swansea about becoming their new manager (BBC)
Leicester City are the first English club ever to win their first two games in the Champions League. pic.twitter.com/DnuFCw01rE
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 27, 2016
What could be next for Sam Allardyce now that his England job is over? (BBC)
Local
Huge win for Georgia State on the road against Duke:
FINAL: GSU 2, Duke 1. Max Hemmings scores the tying goal for GSU while a defensive goal gives the Panthers their second road win this year.
— GSUMensSoccer (@GSUMensSoccer) September 28, 2016
FINAL - Georgia Southern falls 4-2 at the hands of Campbell at home. Eagles have 12 days off before opening Sun Belt play at Georgia State. pic.twitter.com/aFe7p9Ekcs
— GS Men's Soccer (@GSAthletics_MSO) September 28, 2016