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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe pre-Portland Timbers presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer — August 17, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe pre-Portland Timbers presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe following the team’s practice on August 16. Topics included the team winning the Campeones Cup on August 14 and Atlanta preparing to visit the Portland Timbers on August 18 which is where he played.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Tyler Ruthven post-Swope Park presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #uniteandconquer #uslchampionship —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Tyler Ruthven post-Swope Park presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #uniteandconquer #uslchampionship

Atlanta United 2 player Tyler Ruthven
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United 2 player Tyler Ruthven following the team’s 2-1 home win over Swope Park Rangers on August 16. Topics included the victory, Atlanta earning its second win in three matches, working his way back from injury, working with younger teammates and staying in contention for a playoff spot in the USL Championship.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Jackson Conway post-Swope Park presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #uniteandconquer #uslchampionship —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Jackson Conway post-Swope Park presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #uniteandconquer #uslchampionship

Atlanta United 2 player Jackson Conway (right) celebrates after scoring goal.
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United 2 player Jackson Conway following the team’s 2-1 home win over Swope Park Rangers on August 16. Topics included the victory, Atlanta earning its second win in three matches, scoring in three consecutive matches and staying in contention for a playoff spot in the USL Championship.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Stephen Glass post-Swope Park presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #uniteandconquer #uslchampionship —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United 2 Stephen Glass post-Swope Park presser (8.16.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #atlutd2 #uniteandconquer #uslchampionship

Atlanta United 2 manager Stephen Glass
Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United 2 manager Stephen Glass following the team’s 2-1 home win over Swope Park Rangers on August 16. Topics included the victory, Atlanta earning its second win in three matches, the scoring of Jackson Conway, the return of Tyler Ruthven to the defensive back line, incorporating academy players with first team players on the same roster and staying in contention for a playoff spot in the USL Championship.