MLS · Eastern Conference · Est. 2014 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta United FC
Current Leadership
Arthur Blank
2014–presentOwner & Chairman
Arthur Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, was awarded the MLS expansion franchise in 2014 and launched Atlanta United FC in 2017. Under his ownership the club shattered MLS attendance records, won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, and opened the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Blank also owns the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Valentino | Head Coach | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Doyle | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Jon Gallagher | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Liam Curran | Goalkeeping Coach | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Atlanta Expansion Group
2012–2014Expansion Bid Group
Before Arthur Blank secured the franchise, several Atlanta-based investor groups competed for an MLS expansion slot. Blank's bid won out in 2014, building on the momentum of strong soccer interest in the Atlanta metro area and the planned construction of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.