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Day: March 17, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Philadelphia Union presser (3.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls — March 17, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Philadelphia Union presser (3.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls

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Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following his team’s 1-1 home tie against the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer action on March 17. Topics included the fatigue of the team following an active string of matches in February and March, Atlanta’s frustration level with the tie, making multiple formation adjustments within a match, the evolution of Miles Robinson and the struggled form of Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez and Tito Villalba.

Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Philadelphia Union home (3.17.19)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-Philadelphia Union presser (3.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-Philadelphia Union presser (3.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls

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Atlanta United player Michael Parkhurst (left) handles ball in contest against DC United
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender and captain Michael Parkhurst following his team’s 1-1 home tie against the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer action on March 17. Topics included Atlanta’s frustration level with the tie, making multiple formation adjustments within a match, the form of teammate Miles Robinson and continued adjustments under new manager Frank de Boer.

Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-Philadelphia Union home (3.17.19)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel post-Philadelphia Union presser (3.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel post-Philadelphia Union presser (3.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls

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Atlanta United player Julian Gressel
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Julian Gressel following his team’s 1-1 home tie against the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer action on March 17. Topics included the fatigue of the team following an active string of matches in February and March, Atlanta’s frustration level with the tie, making multiple formation adjustments within a match and continued adjustments under new manager Frank de Boer.

Atlanta United Julian Gressel post-Philadelphia Union home (3.17.19)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Stephen Glass post-Louisville presser (3.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd2 #usl #unitedsoccerleague —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Stephen Glass post-Louisville presser (3.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd2 #usl #unitedsoccerleague

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Atlanta United 2 manager Stephen Glass
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United 2 manager Stephen Glass following the team’s 1-0 home loss to Louisville City on March 16. Topics included the professional debut of Laurence Wyke, facing high caliber competition in the United Soccer League and the decision process for building the lineup.

Atlanta United Stephen Glass post-Louisville home presser 3.15.19