Dundonian coach Stephen Glass has been appointed interim boss of American team Atlanta United.
Glass, who was an early name linked with the Dundee United vacancy before Micky Mellon took charge at Tannadice, replaces Dutch legend Frank de Boer at the Major League Soccer side.
The former Morgan Academy pupil has been promoted from the Atlanta United 2 set-up, where he has been head coach since January 2019.
Glass (44), whose clubs included Aberdeen, Newcastle, Watford, Hibs and Dunfermline, said: “I am honoured to take over as interim head coach for the Atlanta United first team.
“I am committed to continuing the hard work the team has done to establish itself as a top club in MLS, and to meeting the high standard expected of us both on and off the field.
“I look forward to quickly establishing a structure and rapport with the players as we prepare to return to play in our home market.”
Atlanta United president Darren Eales added: “Stephen not only has professional experience as a player at the highest levels of the sport, he is a proven leader and is well respected as a coach by his players and staff.
“We have great confidence that Stephen will reenergize the team and move the club in the right direction during this transition period.”
