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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New England presser (10.4.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer — October 4, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New England presser (10.4.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

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 practice on Oct. 4. Topics included Atlanta hosting New England in the regular season finale on Oct. 6, New England’s improved form under manager Bruce Arena, Atlanta’s preparation for the MLS Playoffs and provides a health update on Josef Martinez and Ezequiel Barco.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-New England presser (10.4.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-New England presser (10.4.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan during contest against Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Photo by Eric Rossitch/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Brad Guzan following the team’s practice on Oct. 4. Topics included Atlanta hosting New England in the regular season finale on Oct. 6, New England’s improved form under manager Bruce Arena, Atlanta’s preparation for the MLS Playoffs particularly on the defensive end and Guzan working alongside teammate Michael Parkhurst.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-New England presser (10.4.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-New England presser (10.4.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz (middle) celebrates with teammates
Photo credit: AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz following the team’s practice on Oct. 4. Topics included Atlanta hosting New England in the regular season finale on Oct. 6, New England’s improved form under manager Bruce Arena, Atlanta’s preparation for the MLS Playoffs mentally and physically and Larentowicz working alongside teammate Michael Parkhurst.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Aubry Payne pre-Arkansas State interview (10.1.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb #funbelt —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Aubry Payne pre-Arkansas State interview (10.1.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb #funbelt

Georgia State football player Aubry Payne scores touchdown in 2019 road contest against Texas State
Photo credit: Brendan Maloney

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State football player Aubry Payne following his team’s practice on Oct. 1 for an exclusive interview. The junior tight end has caught a touchdown pass in each of the first four games for the Panthers. Topics included the team’s 2-2 start to the 2019 campaign, transferring into the program from Western Carolina, Payne’s relationship with offensive coordinator Brad Glenn and head coach Shawn Elliott, returning home to the state of Georgia and the team preparing to host Arkansas State on Oct. 5.