FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Ronny Deila, Head Coach of Atlanta United, looks on prior to the MLS Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United at Chase Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 5: Miguel Almirón #10 of Atlanta United takes instructions from head coach Ronny Deila during the first half at BMO Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 30: Manager Ronny Deila of Atlanta United communicates with Ronald Hernández #2 during the second half of the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Club Necaxa and Atlanta United FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox - Leagues Cup/MLS via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 5: Head coach Ronny Deila of the Atlanta United congratulates goalkeeper Hugo Lloris #1 of Los Angeles FC after a game at BMO Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 30: Tristan Muyumba #8 of Atlanta United receives instructions from Ronny Deila, head coach of Atlanta United, during the MLS match between Nashville SC and Atlanta United at GEODIS Park on August 30, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mitch Martin - Atlanta United/MLS via Getty Images) NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 30: Ronny Deila,head coach of Atlanta United, gestures during the MLS match between Nashville SC and Atlanta United at GEODIS Park on August 30, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mitch Martin - Atlanta United/MLS via Getty Images) FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 27: Atlanta United Ronny Deila before a game between Atlanta United FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: Ronny Deila, Head Coach of Atlanta United, looks on prior to the MLS Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United at Chase Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) ATLANTA - Atlanta United has dismissed head coach Ronny Deila after just one season, the club announced Sunday.
What we know:
Deila joined Atlanta United in December 2024 and coached one season, during which the team went 6-18-13 across all competitions.
The 2025 campaign marked one of the toughest in club history, with Atlanta United recording only five wins in MLS play — the fewest in any season since joining the league.
The club made several high-profile offseason acquisitions, including Miguel Almirón and Emmanuel Latte Lath, setting high expectations that ultimately went unmet.
What they're saying:
"It was evident that our standard of play was not met this season, and together with our senior leadership team, we have decided that it was in Atlanta United’s best interest to move the team in a different direction. Ultimately, we owe our fans a much better on-field product and it is our unwavering commitment to provide that to this community as soon as possible," Atlanta United CEO and President Garth Lagerwey said. "We want to thank Ronny for his time and commitment to the organization and wish him well in his future endeavors."
What's next:
A global search for a new permanent head coach will begin immediately.
The Source: Information in this article came from a press release sent to FOX 5 by Atlanta United FC and FOX 5's Sports Justin Felder.