Tata Martino praises La Galaxy and Mexican players in MLS May 19, 2021, 7:30 PM GMT+1 Tata Martino, current Seleccion Mexicana manager and former MLS head coach comments on the success of LA Galaxy and Mexicans playing in MLS | Christian Hofer/Getty Images Former MLS manager Tata Martino has praised LA Galaxy and the Mexican international players for their fantastic performances during week 5 of MLS. Martino is no stranger to these players or the league. Tata Martino joined Atlanta United FC as head coach in 2017 and led the team to the MLS Cup during his second season. Amid all the success, Martino departed MLS to join the Mexican national team.