Falivene will also oversee player transactions for Atlanta United 2, the Atlanta United’s academy. He will oversee budgeting and finances for the team’s technical programs.

McDonough had a variety of responsibilities with Atlanta United, including managing salary structure, player contracts and overseeing the construction of the team’s $60 million training facility in Marietta.

Eales said having Falivene focus exclusively on the peculiar salary mechanisms within MLS will make the Atlanta United franchise better.

“We’re going from strength to strength and can’t afford to rest on our laurels,” Eales said.

In addition, the team is going to hire a video analyst for its player scouting department, as well as increase its scouting department to add at least 3 more regions to its network. Eales said the details on the scouting network are being discussed. Falivene will assist in the development and operations of the scouting network.

“We’re not just scouting North America, we’re scouting the world,” Eales said.

Atlanta United leads MLS in points (63) and average attendance this season. It will play at New York Red Bulls on Sunday.