He has gotten almost everything right since taking over, but his lineup and in-game decisions against New York City set the team back when a win would have pushed them further up the Eastern Conference table. It did, however, allow Pineda to course correct.
The nervy 2-1 win over Inter Miami on Wednesday hasn’t guaranteed that Pineda’s side will qualify for the postseason. Last week’s draw with NYCFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in particular was a result that has become a lesson for the new manager. But after winning three straight games in mid-September, Atlanta United has failed to win consecutive games in October. Since taking over for Gabriel Heinze midseason, he has led Atlanta to seven wins, three losses and one draw. The job he accepted, however, has not been trouble free. The resources Pineda would work with, the club’s facilities, it’s highly engaged fan base and the young talent he would inherit made the job too difficult to turn down. In August, the 39-year-old first-time head coach jumped at the chance to lead one of MLS’ wealthiest clubs. Gonzalo Pineda couldn’t say no to Atlanta United.
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