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Day: October 15, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Josef Martinez pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #mlsplayoffs #NERevs — October 15, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Josef Martinez pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #mlsplayoffs #NERevs

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez fights for ball in contest
Photo credit: AJ Reynolds / Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez following the team’s practice on Oct. 15 ahead of its MLS Playoffs home match against the New England Revolution on Oct. 19.

Topics included the team’s preparation for the contest, having two weeks off before the match, comparing the 2018 postseason campaign which resulted in an MLS Championship to this season, Martinez being a finalist for MLS Most Valuable Player and the importance of approach to the playoff match.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #mlsplayoffs #NERevs —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #mlsplayoffs #NERevs

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Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz (18) 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. 15 ahead of its MLS Playoffs home match against the New England Revolution on Oct. 19.

Topics included the team’s preparation for the contest, having two weeks off before the match, comparing the 2018 postseason campaign which resulted in an MLS Championship to this season and potentially seeing more playing time as a defender due to injured teammate Miles Robinson.