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Patrick Viera reportedly a finalist for Atlanta United head coaching job

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After four months without employment, Patrick Viera is back in consideration for a MLS job. The Arsenal legend is among the finalists for Atlanta's coaching role, according to <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/patrick-vieira-finalist-atlanta-united-coaching-job-sources/" target="_blank">GiveMeSport's</a> Tom Bogert. He last coached at Strasbourg in Ligue 1, and was briefly linked with the USMNT job last summer after Gregg Berhalter was removed following a group stage exit at Copa America.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Atlanta appears to be facing a transitional offseason. The 2018 MLS Cup Champions sold three of their biggest names last summer, raising $42 million with the departures of Thiago Almada, Giorgos Giakoumakis and Caleb Wiley.There was also change in higher positions, with manager Gonzalo Pineda removed from in early June. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/atlanta-united-fire-vice-president-carlos-bocanegra-after-nine-years-helm/blt082dfd5fb054bb89" target="_blank">Technical Director Carlos Bocanegra</a> also left the club shortly after.Viera, for his part, is no stranger to MLS. The Frenchman coached NYCFC for more than two seasons in his first managerial job.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Viera has coached in three countries, having spent time in MLS, England and France over the course of a nearly 10 year managerial career. His tenure at NYCFC was marked by success, as he guided the expansion franchise to an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal appearance in his first season, and subsequent top four finishes over the next two campaigns.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Frenchman appears to be in contention for his next job in management - although it would seem that Atlanta are unlikely to appoint a full time coach until the end of the campaign.

WHAT NEXT FOR VIERA?

Patrick Viera reportedly a finalist for Atlanta United head coaching job | Goal.com

The former Arsenal midfielder is reportedly among the favorites to take over the eastern conference side