Field Level Media
26 Mar 2026, 13:10 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank has named longtime Mexican Football Federation executive Mauricio Culebro to be president of the United of MLS as well as Blank's NWSL franchise which debuts in 2028.
'This is an exciting day as we welcome Mauricio to Atlanta and our family of businesses,' Blank said in a statement released through his AMB Sports and Entertainment, which includes among its properties the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Atlanta Drive of the TGL indoor golf league, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
'As we progressed through the search process, Mauricio's impressive experience and clear vision to elevate our clubs made him an outstanding fit to lead Atlanta United and NWSL Atlanta 2028.'
Culebro has spent five years as president of Tigres UANL and has also been chief operating officer of the Mexican Football Federation.
Blank said that though Culebro is new to MLS, he is no stranger to 'building and operating successful global soccer clubs,' adding that he is 'fully confident in his ability to help return Atlanta United to the level our fans deserve, while leading the launch of our NWSL club.'
Culebro also led Mexico's planning for its role in hosting the upcoming World Cup this summer.
'It is an honor to join AMBSE's highly successful leadership team and become part of an organization with such a strong culture and foundation already in place,' Culebro said. 'I am excited to put my experience, passion and commitment at the service of Atlanta United and NWSL Atlanta 2028, working alongside a great team to build long-term projects our fans can feel proud of -- teams that truly represent the passion, energy and ambition of this city.'
--Field Level Media
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