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The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brooks Lennon post-Portland Timbers presser (3.18.23) — March 18, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brooks Lennon post-Portland Timbers presser (3.18.23)

Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 dribbles the ball during the first half of the 2020 MLS season opener between Atlanta United FC and Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday February 29, 2020. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon following the team’s 5-1 home win over the Portland Timbers March 18. Topics included the team being undefeated through its first four MLS regular season matches for the first time in franchise history, differences from last season and if this is the strongest the team has looked in the tenure of current manager Gonzalo Pineda.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.17.23) — March 17, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.17.23)

Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team’s practice March 16. Topics included the team’s undefeated start in MLS regular season play through three matches, the team’s defensive positioning particularly defending set pieces, the impact of new team president Garth Lagerwey and the team preparing to host the Portland Timbers March 18.

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The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.16.23) — March 16, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.16.23)

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 goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan following the team’s practice March 16. Topics included the team starting the MLS regular season undefeated through its first three matches, Guzan’s continued recovery from his torn Achilles injury, the team’s improvement defending set pieces, the maturation of teammate Caleb Wiley, the contributions of new team president Garth Lagerwey and the team preparing to host the Portland Timbers March 18.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda preseason presser (1.14.22) — January 14, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda preseason presser (1.14.22)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda during the opening day of training camp January 13. Topics included an update on the status of forward Josef Martinez on the roster, the health of goalkeeper Brad Guzan and defender Miles Robinson returning from torn Achilles injuries, expectations for training camp, reflections on a disappointing 2022 MLS campaign, using data for evaluation and more.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan preseason presser (1.13.22) — January 13, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan preseason presser (1.13.22)

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 goalkeeper Brad Guzan on the opening media session of training camp January 13. Topics included Guzan’s recovery from a torn Achilles tendon that ended his 2022 campaign, the team looking to rebound from a disappointing season that saw it miss the MLS Cup Playoffs, how he spend time away from the soccer pitch, changes to the roster including the potential departure of Josef Martinez and more.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State men’s basketball post-Belmont presser (11.27.22) — November 27, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State men’s basketball post-Belmont presser (11.27.22)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of the Georgia State men’s basketball team following the team’s 68-66 home defeat to Belmont November 27. Topics with head coach Jonas Hayes along with players Dwon Odom and Jamaine Mann included struggles defending Belmont’s outside shooting, the late game sequences when Georgia State had chances to tie the contest and how the team will build from the close contests so far in the non-conference portion of the season.