Atlanta United hired Ronny Deila as its new coach on Friday, bringing him back to Major League Soccer three years after he guided New York City FC to a championship. The 49-year-old Norwegian manager agreed to a three-year deal to replace Rob Valentino,

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 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 ...

Deila returned to Norway in 2016 as head coach of Vålerenga before joining MLS as the head coach of New York City FC in 2020. At NYCFC, he led the team to the MLS Cup title in 2021, achieving a 46-29-15 record during his two-and-a-half-year stint.

Atlanta United announced on Friday that it has hired Ronny Deila as its next head coach. Deila, who brings 17 years of coaching experience, will be under contract through the 2027 season. Deila previously coached in Major League Soccer with New York City FC and won the 2021 MLS Cup.

Atlanta United announced Friday has named Ronny Deila as the MLS soccer club’s new head coach. Deila brings more than 17 years of head coaching experience across multiple countries and has won a total of six trophies,