After Shaky Start In Atlanta, United Coach Turns Things Around

Atlanta United’s recent winning streak has relieved the heat on Frank de Boer, whose last two coaching jobs were measured in months rather than years.

Petr David Josek / Associated Press file

For his first few months at Atlanta United, Frank de Boer seemed headed toward another short coaching stint.

A possible strike three, to borrow a metaphor from another sport.

Then, in just a couple of weeks, it all turned around.