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Atlanta United announced today that they have parted ways with manager Gabriel Heinze after just eight months on the job.
The club issued the following press release:
Atlanta United announced today that the club have relieved head coach Gabriel Heinze of his duties, effective immediately. Assistant coach Rob Valentino will take over as interim head coach.
Various issues related to the day-to-day management of the team led the club to this decision.
“It certainly wasn’t a decision we wanted to make at this point in our season, but it was the right one for the club,” said Atlanta United president Darren Eales. “Gabi is a talented coach and is undeniably passionate about his profession and the sport of soccer. We are grateful to him for his service; and wish him all the best for the future.
Heinze joined Atlanta United in 2020 after two and a half years at Argentina club Velez Sarsfield. He led Atlanta United to a 2-4-7 record to date for the 2021 MLS regular season.
The Five Stripes have achieved a horrific streak that has seen them winless in their last eight games. Not only have the results been dismal on the pitch, but relations between the players, especially Josef Martinez, and the manager have deteriorated considerably. Although exact details are scarce, Heinze forced Martinez to train away from the squad despite his ability to play.
Heinze has won just four games in total with Atlanta United and won just two MLS games in 13 tries while losing seven times. His teams may have been tough to score, but their 13 goals scored are among the lowest total in all of MLS.
Club vice-president Carlos Bocanegra will meet with reporters this afternoon at 4 p.m.
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