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Day: October 28, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs #majorleaguesoccer #mls #theywillseered — October 28, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs #majorleaguesoccer #mls #theywillseered

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Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Frank de Boer following the team’s practice on Oct. 28. Topics included the team earning a 2-0 home win over the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 24, using multiple lineups during a contest, adjusting his tactics and approach to the game during his first season with Atlanta, an injury update on Michael Parkhurst and Miles Robinson and preparing to host Toronto in the Eastern Conference finals on Oct. 30.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs #majorleaguesoccer #mls #theywillseered —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs #majorleaguesoccer #mls #theywillseered

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Atlanta United player Julian Gressel
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Julian Gressel following the team’s practice on Oct. 28. Topics included the team earning a 2-0 home win over the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 24, scoring a goal in that contest, manager Frank de Boer’s first year with the team and preparing to host Toronto in the Eastern Conference finals on Oct. 30.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Mikey Ambrose pre-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs #majorleaguesoccer #mls #theywillseered —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Mikey Ambrose pre-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs #majorleaguesoccer #mls #theywillseered

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Atlanta United defender Mikey Ambrose #22 and Philadelphia Union midfielder Brenden Aaronson #22 in action during contest
Photo credit: Kara Durrette/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Mikey Ambrose following the team’s practice on Oct. 28. Topics included the team earning a 2-0 home win over the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 24, earning the start on the first team, spending time with Atlanta United 2 during the regular season, Atlanta’s usage of multiple formations particularly the defensive back line and preparing to host Toronto in the Eastern Conference finals on Oct. 30.