Day: May 8, 2019

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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez pre-Toronto home presser (5.7.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls
Atlanta United player Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez (right) handles ball in contest against the Philadelphia Union.
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United forward Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez following his team’s practice on May 7. Topics included Atlanta’s two-match winning streak, adjusting to playing professionally in the United States, handling the media, perceptions of his slow start to the 2019 campaign and Atlanta preparing to host Toronto on May 8.

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Original Free Kick: NBA star Josh Okogie visits Atlanta United practice (4.30.19) #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #sportsinquirer #togetherweswarm
Atlanta United entrance ahead of home contest against Montreal Impact
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications (Karl L. Moore)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of current NBA star and former Georgia Tech basketball player Josh Okogie following Atlanta United’s practice on April 30. Topics included his purpose to visit practice, his family’s extensive history with soccer, seeing the success of Atlanta United in his hometown and his rookie season in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves.