Season Ends. Deila Gone. Atlanta Hits the Reset Button.

It feels like Ronny Deila’s destiny in Atlanta was written long before the final whistle ever blew. After the worst season in franchise history, the ending felt inevitable.

In front of 44,098 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United closed the 2025 campaign with a 1–1 draw against D.C. United. The result capped a difficult year that never found its footing, and less than 24 hours later, the club officially dismissed head coach Ronny Deila.

The writing may have been on the wall Saturday night. After the match, when asked if he believed he would return next season, Deila offered a telling response:

“I don’t know. I hope so, but it is not in my hands.”

By Sunday, his fate was sealed.

The Numbers Tell the Story

Atlanta United finished the regular season with a record of 5-16-13 (28 points) — yes, you read that right: 5 wins, 16 losses, and 13 draws, totaling just 28 points. A brutal campaign that left supporters frustrated, stunned, and exhausted as the club stumbled to the lowest output in its history.

The Club Moves On

A global search for a new permanent head coach will begin immediately, the club announced in its statement Sunday.

“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,”— Garth Lagerwey, Atlanta United CEO and President

Deila was hired in December 2024 and lasted just one season, finishing 6-18-13 across all competitions. The goals were clear, the expectations were high, and the results simply never arrived.

What’s Next

The club will hold its annual end-of-season press conference later this week at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground, where more answers — and likely more changes — are expected. With a coaching search now underway and major roster questions looming, this will be one of the most pivotal offseasons in Atlanta United history.

The fans showed up. The city showed up. The 404 energy never wavered. Now it’s on the front office to reset, rebuild, and restore the standard that built the culture in the first place.

The bar in Atlanta has always been higher — and the 5-Stripes have no choice but to rise to meet it.