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Day: August 13, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Rob Valentino pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21) — August 13, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Rob Valentino pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)

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Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino walks out onto the field before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the press conference of Atlanta United interim manager Rob Valentino August 13 ahead of the team’s home tilt against LAFC August 15. Topics included the announcement of Gonzalo Pineda as the new manager earlier in the week, Valentino staying on the coaching staff as an assistant, the team’s improved play under him, communicating with Pineda, the training of new acquisition Luiz Araulo and the team preparing to host LAFC.


The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Rob Valentino pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)
The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Brad Guzan pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21) —

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Brad Guzan pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)

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Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan
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The Sports Inquirer attended the press conference of Atlanta United goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan August 13 ahead of the team’s home tilt against LAFC August 15. Topics included the announcement of Gonzalo Pineda as the new manager earlier in the week, the team’s improved play under interim manager Rob Valentino, finding confidence through a trying season and preparing to face LAFC.


The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Brad Guzan pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)
The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Josef Martinez pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21) —

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Josef Martinez pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez #7 in action against the Toronto FC in the first half of the eastern conference final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Wednesday October 30, 2019. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the press conference of Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez August 13 ahead of the team’s home tilt against LAFC August 15. Topics included the announcement of Gonzalo Pineda as the new manager earlier in the week, the team’s improved play under interim manager Rob Valentino, finding confidence through a trying season and preparing to face LAFC player and fellow former MLS MVP Carlos Vela.


Original Free Kick: Josef Martinez pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)