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Day: July 5, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New York Red Bulls presser (7.5.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #rbny — July 5, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New York Red Bulls presser (7.5.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #rbny

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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 practice on July 5. Topics included Atlanta rebounding from its 5-1 road loss to Chicago on July 3, the team’s defensive struggles in the contest, Atlanta’s acquisition of Emerson Hyndman, the team preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on July 7, the retirement of Dutch soccer legend Arjen Robben and the Netherlands facing the United States in the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New York Red Bulls home presser (7.5.19)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst pre-New York Red Bulls presser (7.5.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #rbny —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst pre-New York Red Bulls presser (7.5.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #rbny

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Atlanta United player Michael Parkhurst (left) handles ball in contest against DC United
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Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst pre-New York Red Bulls home presser (7.5.19)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender and captain Michael Parkhurst following his team’s practice on July 5. Topics included Atlanta rebounding from its 5-1 road loss to Chicago on July 3, the team’s defensive struggles in the contest, the team preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on July 7, helping new teammate Emerson Hyndman acclimate to the team and watching the United States Men’s National Team prepare for its Gold Cup final against Mexico on July 7 with his two former club managers in Tata Martino and Gregg Berhalter facing each other.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-New York Red Bulls presser (7.5.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #rbny —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-New York Red Bulls presser (7.5.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #rbny

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Atlanta United player Julian Gressel (right) handles ball in contest against New England Revolution
Photo credit: Matthew Modoono (Atlanta United Communications)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel following his team’s practice on July 5. Topics included Atlanta rebounding from its 5-1 road loss to Chicago on July 3 and preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on July 7.

Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-New York Red Bulls home presser (7.5.19)