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Atlanta United CEO Garth Lagerwey Steps Down Amid Cancer Battle

12/2/2025

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Garth Lagerwey, CEO of Atlanta United FC, will not return after taking a leave of absence for cancer treatment.
He joined the club in November 2022 to revitalize its performance.
During his tenure, Atlanta United finished 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Atlanta United has begun a search for Lagerwey's successor to oversee Atlanta United and a National Women's Soccer League team debuting in 2028, a role requiring experience in women's professional sports.

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Garth Lagerwey, CEO of Atlanta United FC, will not return after taking a leave of absence for cancer treatment.
He joined the club in November 2022 to revitalize its performance.
During his tenure, Atlanta United finished 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Atlanta United has begun a search for Lagerwey's successor to oversee Atlanta United and a National Women's Soccer League team debuting in 2028, a role requiring experience in women's professional sports.