Atlético Dallas announced Tuesday the appointment of Peter Luccin as the club’s first team manager, marking the organization’s first technical staff hire and a major milestone as the club continues building toward its inaugural USL Championship season in 2027.
Luccin was most recently the interim first team manager for FC Dallas, following the dismissal of Nico Estevez in the 2024 season. Luccin was in the running for the first team manager job following that season, but ultimately lost out to Eric Quill.
According to the club, Luccin will lead the technical staff and will play a central role in shaping the team’s competitive identity, culture, and player development-driven philosophy in line with the club’s overall sporting vision.
“This role is about more than tactics or results - it’s about building something meaningful,” said Luccin. “Atlético Dallas represents a clear vision for what a modern club can be: competitive, connected to its community, and committed to developing players the right way. Being trusted to help lay that foundation is something I take very seriously.”
A former French international, Luccin enjoyed a decorated professional career at the highest level, spanning more than a decade in Europe and Major League Soccer. He was the youngest member of France’s squad at the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship and went on to make nearly 500 professional appearances at some of the world’s biggest clubs, like Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Marseille.
Luccin will begin working immediately with club leadership to help shape technical standards, development pathways, and the long-term competitive vision for Atlético Dallas as the organization continues preparations for its USL Championship launch.
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BDS Quick Take
I think most of you all know how I felt about Luccin during his run with FC Dallas. He is a passionate guy who always gives you an honest take on things.
I was told recently that the Atletico hire was going to be a name that most locally would recognize, but one that would also be a bit of a project for the club. This all tracks with that line of thinking since Luccin hasn't had more than a half-season of first-team managing experience.
The next thing to watch out for is who joins Luccin on his staff.
