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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Stephen Glass post-Charlotte home presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #usl #uslchampionship #uniteandconquer — July 25, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Stephen Glass post-Charlotte home presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #usl #uslchampionship #uniteandconquer

Atlanta United 2 manager Stephen Glass
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

Atlanta United 2 manager Stephen Glass spoke with the media following the team’s 2-2 home draw against Charlotte Independence on July 24. Topics included the post-match scuffle between the two teams, Atlanta earning a draw to snap the team’s six-match losing streak, playing the ball from the back against an aggressive press, Bienvenue Kanakimana’s two goals for Atlanta and George Campbell being selected to play in the MLS Homegrown Game in Orlando, Florida on July 30.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 George Campbell post-Charlotte home presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #usl #uslchampionship #uniteandconquer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 George Campbell post-Charlotte home presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #usl #uslchampionship #uniteandconquer

Atlanta United 2 player George Campbell
Photo credit: Steffenie Burns (Atlanta United Communications)

Atlanta United 2 defender George Campbell spoke with the media following the team’s 2-2 home draw against Charlotte Independence on July 24. Topics included his return from injury, earning a draw to snap the team’s six-match losing streak, playing the ball from the back as a defender against an aggressive press and being selected to play in the MLS Homegrown Game in Orlando, Florida on July 30.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-LAFC presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc — July 24, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-LAFC presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc

Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following his team’s practice on July 24. Topics included the team’s improved form following two consecutive shutouts, the team’s desire to play at a championship level, an injury update on Ezequiel Barco, George Bello and Tito Villalba as well as preparing to visit LAFC and defend Carlos Vela on July 26.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman pre-LAFC presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman pre-LAFC presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc

Atlanta United player Emerson Hyndman (middle) makes pass during home contest against Saint Louis FC in the US Open Cup.
Photo credit: Karl L. Moore/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Emerson Hyndman following his team’s practice on July 24. Topics included the team’s improved form following two consecutive shutouts, the team’s desire to play at a championship level, adjusting to Atlanta and seeing the growth of MLS from his time as a youth player with FC Dallas.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Franco Escobar pre-LAFC presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Franco Escobar pre-LAFC presser (7.24.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc

Atlanta United player Franco Escobar handles ball in home contest against the Colorado Rapids
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Franco Escobar following his team’s practice on July 24. Topics included the team’s improved form following two consecutive shutouts, the team’s desire to play at a championship level and preparing to visit LAFC and defend Carlos Vela on July 26.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe pre-LAFC presser (7.23.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc — July 23, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe pre-LAFC presser (7.23.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #lafc

Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe (right) handles ball during contest
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe following the team’s practice on July 23. Topics included Atlanta’s two-match winning streak including a 2-0 home win over DC United, his role as a midfielder in the 3-5-2 system used during the winning streak, Atlanta’s struggles on the road in 2019 and preparing to visit LAFC on July 26.