ATLANTA -- Atlanta United hired former Argentina national coach Gerardo Martino on Tuesday as coach for its 2017 inaugural MLS season.Martino is a former professional player who brings 20 years of coaching experience on the club and international levels to the new Atlanta team. He also has led the Paraguay national team and the Spanish Leagues FC Barcelona.This is an exciting time for MLS and Im looking forward to the challenge of leading a team in an evolving league, Martino said in a statement released by the team. Atlanta United is a first-rate organization, and Im very eager to get working and build one of the top clubs in MLS.Atlanta United has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday.Team President Darren Eales said Martino is a good fit for the expansion franchise.His deep experience and success at both the club and international levels speak for itself, and his vision and approach aligns very well with our club philosophy, Eales said. Were confident in his ability to help build a winning culture both on and off the pitch.Martino most recently managed the Argentina national team from 2014 to 2016. He led Argentina to the No. 1 FIFA world ranking in July 2015 and to appearances in the Copa America final in 2015 and 2016.Atlanta United will play its debut season in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which also will be home to the NFLs Atlanta Falcons. Both teams are owned by Arthur Blank, who described the hiring of Martino as an incredibly exciting and historic day for our club.Blank also said the teams ability to hire Martino demonstrates the continuing growth of Major League Soccer.Atlanta United technical director Carlos Bocanegra said fans can expect Martinos teams to play a fast and fluid style.Hes also demonstrated a commitment to youth soccer, consistently proving his ability to enhance the progression of younger players, Bocanegra said. Trae Young Jersey . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. "Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. Evan Turner Hawks Jersey . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. https://www.thehawkslockerroom.com/Jabari-Parker-City-Edition-Jersey/ .500 on the season. The Jets are now 0-5-1 in the second game of back-to-backs. The game started the same way the Vancouver game started the night before, with the Jets taking the first two penalties of the game and killing off the first, but the Oilers getting on the board first, scoring on the second man-advantage. Spud Webb Hawks Jersey . Blackwood, 28, has played the last three seasons in the San Diego Padres system, including the past two summers with Class AA San Antonio of the Texas League. DeAndre Hunter Hawks Jersey . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview.Captain Faf du Plessis says South Africa plan to keep AB de Villiers towards the top of a powerful battin