September 9, 2016

Atlanta United FC, Atlanta's MLS expansion franchise that is set to debut in 2017, has announced the hiring of Chris Winkler as Communications Manager. Winkler will drive and oversee soccer-related information flow for the communications group for both external and internal communications regading the organization. Winkler previously served as Communications Manager for the Philadelphia Union.

About Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United brings Major League Soccer to the Southeast as the league’s 22nd franchise. The club will celebrate its inaugural season in 2017 and will play in the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium currently under construction downtown. Atlanta United is owned by one of the city’s most influential businessmen and philanthropists, Arthur M. Blank, and is led by club President Darren Eales. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to become a Founding Member visit:www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.