Full Circle: Tata’s Return Is Official — Pochettino Speaks & the Next Generation Shines, Morning Espresso 11.6

The game never stops — and neither do we.

It’s official: Tata Martino is back as Atlanta United’s head coach, marking a full-circle moment for the club and the city that fell in love with the Five Stripes. We break down what his return means for the locker room, the fanbase, and a team searching for its next identity.

Plus, Josef Martínez exits San Jose after a strong year and remains open to a reunion in Atlanta — but what kind of role could he play in 2026 under Tata?

Also in today’s Morning Espresso: Mauricio Pochettino opens up about building the culture of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Cavan Sullivan delivers the winner for the U.S. U-17s in Qatar, and updates roll in from Europe — from Hansi Flick’s Barcelona to Achraf Hakimi’s injury, AC Milan’s new era, and more from The Refill.

From the A to everywhere, it’s another jam-packed morning of soccer stories — and a familiar face back where it all began.