Stephen Glass Named Atlanta United Interim Head Coach. ... De Boer and Atlanta won their first two matches of the 2020 … Glass … He believes that if the staff sticks to having a strong game plan around the team’s ethos, of attacking soccer and controlling the game, while allowing players to grow and get better in their new roles that they will become unified with the results they get in the rest of the season.Stephen Glass: Atlanta United need clarity not complexity Atlanta United opens a roster spot and puts to bed hopes of a return this year Jul 27, 2020 ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has promoted Stephen Glass to serve as interim coach while the club searches for a permanent successor to Frank de Boer. “I am committed to continuing the hard work the team has done to establish itself as a top club in MLS, and to meeting the high standard expected of us both on and off the field. FORMER Scotland and Aberdeen ace Stephen Glass has described being named as interim boss of Atlanta United as the proudest moment of his career. He spent two seasons in the English Championship with Watford before moving to his native Scotland and appeared in 86 matches for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League.He concluded his playing career with a stint in NASL as a member of the Carolina Railhawks in 2011. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Note: Quotes in this article were taken from an audio recording of Stephen Glass’ introductory conference call provided by Joe Patrick. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Glass was promoted to Atlanta United interim head coach on July 27, 2020.His staff will be comprised of Rob Valentino (assistant), Liam Curran (goalkeeping coach) and Jack Kimber (fitness coach), as well as Henry Apaloo (interim assistant) who has also been promoted from ATL UTD 2.Stephen Glass was promoted from Atlanta United’s Academy to head coach of ATL UTD 2 Jan 30, 2019.Glass joined the club in August 2018 as a head coach for the Academy’s U-17 team, which he led to a 6-2-4 record and is currently 4th in the Southeast Division.He holds UEFA Pro, UEFA A and UEFA B coaching licenses and came to Atlanta after serving as Coaching Director of the Carolina Rapids, a youth club affiliated with MLS’s Colorado Rapids.Prior to his time with the Rapids, Glass was also the Coaching Director for Triangle Football Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.Prior to coaching, Glass enjoyed an outstanding professional playing career in the English Premier League with Newcastle United (1998-2001), scoring seven times in 42 appearances. “I am honored to take over as interim head coach for the Atlanta United first team,” Glass said. All rights reserved. It affects your rights about how to resolve any dispute between you and MLS. Overall, Glass made 380 professional league appearances, while also representing Scotland internationally. June 23 2020, 10.00pm Updated: June 24 2020, 4.52pm Stephen Glass. His staff will be comprised of Rob Valentino (assistant), Liam Curran (goalkeeping coach) and Jack Kimber (fitness coach), as well as Henry Apaloo (interim assistant) who has also been promoted from ATL UTD 2. July 27, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS) - Atlanta United FC News Release ATLANTA - Atlanta … Glass, 44, joined Atlanta in August of 2018 as an Academy coach before taking over the ATL UTD 2 job in early 2019.
Glass has been with the club since 2018 and should be a trustworthy guide for the first team while the brass find their third manager.