Over the past several weeks, Atlanta CEO Garth Lagerwey has hinted that the ideal coach would be a proven winner. Deila succeeds interim manager Rob Valentino who led Atlanta to a late-season postseason run. Atlanta eliminated Inter Miami in a three-game series before a loss to Orlando City in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Atlanta United has hired Ronny Deila as its new coach, bringing him back to Major League Soccer three years after he guided New York City FC to a championship.

Atlanta United on Friday named Ronny Deila as the club's head coach through the 2027 MLS season. Deila is making a return to MLS, having coached New York City FC to the MLS Cup in 2021. "We're thrilled to welcome Ronny as the new head coach of Atlanta United,