"Garth Lagerwey won't return as CEO of Atlanta United FC next season, a club spokesperson told ESPN. Lagerwey, 52, was diagnosed with cancer in July, at which he point the club announced he was taking a leave of absence. Lagerwey returned later in the campaign in a limited capacity, but then took a second leave in October to focus solely on his recovery."
"The spokesperson added that a search is underway for Lagerwey's successor, one that will see the eventual hire take on an expanded role that will include overseeing both Atlanta United, and the NWSL expansion team that was announced last month. The NWSL side will begin play in 2028, with the organization beginning to hire staff some time in 2026. Lagerwey joined Atlanta United in 2022 after leading both Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC to considerable success."
"RSL claimed the 2010 MLS Cup, despite operating on a limited budget. They were also beaten finalists in the 2012 Concacaf Champions League. Lagerwey joined the Sounders in late 2014, and helped lead the club to two MLS Cup titles in 2016 and 2019, as well as the Concacaf Champions League in 2022."
Garth Lagerwey will not return as CEO of Atlanta United FC next season after taking leaves related to a cancer diagnosis and subsequent recovery. The club is conducting a search for his successor, who will also oversee an NWSL expansion team scheduled to begin play in 2028 and begin staffing in 2026. Lagerwey arrived in Atlanta in 2022 after successful stints at Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC, where he helped win multiple MLS Cups and a Concacaf Champions League. Atlanta experienced a temporary rebound but overall declined to a 14th-place Eastern Conference finish despite heavy spending.
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