Gerardo "Tata" Martino is in talks to coach MLS expansion side Atlanta United.

Former Seattle Sounders manager Sigi Schmid is among those who have interviewed over the past week.

Atlanta's link to Martino, earlier reported by Telemundo, comes as the team prepares for its inaugural MLS season in 2017.

Martino stepped down as manager of Argentina following the 2016 Copa America Centenario.