What happened: Atlanta United introduced Mauricio Culebro as President of Soccer at a press conference, formalizing his new role. Culebro will oversee soccer operations for both Atlanta United and the city's incoming NWSL franchise.

Why it matters: Consolidating leadership across the MLS club and the NWSL expansion side signals a unified front-office structure for soccer in Atlanta. A single president steering both organizations shapes recruitment, sporting strategy, and how the two clubs share resources going forward.

What to watch: Watch how Culebro shapes roster decisions for the remainder of Atlanta United's 2026 MLS regular season and how he builds out the NWSL side ahead of its launch.