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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Philadelphia Union MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.22.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #phillyornothing #mlscupplayoffs — October 22, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Philadelphia Union MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.22.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #phillyornothing #mlscupplayoffs

Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer (middle) during match
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following his team’s practice on Oct. 22. Topics included the team’s preparation for its MLS Cup Playoffs match against the Philadelphia Union on Oct. 24, handing the injuries of defenders Miles Robinson and Michael Parkhurst, Pity Martinez’s role with the team as a starter or reserve and players working through adversity.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-Philadelphia Union MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.22.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #phillyornothing #mlscupplayoffs —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-Philadelphia Union MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.22.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #phillyornothing #mlscupplayoffs

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 his team’s practice on Oct. 22. Topics included the team’s preparation for its MLS Cup Playoffs match against the Philadelphia Union on Oct. 24 and handling fatigue during the postseason.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Ezequiel Barco pre-Philadelphia Union MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.22.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #phillyornothing #mlscupplayoffs —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Ezequiel Barco pre-Philadelphia Union MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.22.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #phillyornothing #mlscupplayoffs

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco (8) in contest against Chicago Fire.
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Ezequiel Barco following his team’s practice on Oct. 22. Topics included the team’s preparation for its MLS Cup Playoffs match against the Philadelphia Union on Oct. 24 and playing alongside teammate Pity Martinez.

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Lloyd Pierce post-practice presser (10.21.19) #sportsinquirer @atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba —

Backdoor Cut: Atlanta Hawks Lloyd Pierce post-practice presser (10.21.19) #sportsinquirer @atlhawks #truetoatlanta #nba

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce
Photo credit: Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce following his team’s practice on Oct. 21. Topics included the team handling the final week of the preseason, the versatility of Deandre’ Bembry and the Hawks preparing for their regular season opener on Oct. 24 at Detroit.