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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019 — July 11, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019

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 the team’s 2-0 home win over Saint Louis FC in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Topics included thoughts on the win, making his team debut with Atlanta in the contest, adjusting to Atlanta and transitioning into the MLS following his stints playing in Europe.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brek Shea post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019 —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brek Shea post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019

Atlanta United player Brek Shea (right) handles ball in contest against FC Dallas.
Atlanta United Communications/Karl L. Moore

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Brek Shea following the team’s 2-0 home win over Saint Louis FC in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Topics included thoughts on the win, working though the defense of Saint Louis, the team debut of Emerson Hyndman, the importance of the competition for Atlanta, playing a full 90 minutes against Saint Louis and staying healthy through an active portion of the schedule.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019 —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019

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 the team’s 2-0 home win over Saint Louis FC in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Topics included thoughts on the win, working though the defense of Saint Louis, the form of Pity Martinez, the team debut of Emerson Hyndman, the importance of the competition for Atlanta and the players working through an active schedule of US Open Cup and MLS matches at the same time.