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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-New York City FC presser (9.23.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel following the team’s practice on Sept. 23. Topics included teammate Michael Parkhurst’s retirement at the end of the 2019 season, Parkhurst’s influence on Gressel’s career and the team overall and Atlanta preparing to visit New York City FC and handling the unique playing…
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New York City FC presser (9.23.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following the team’s practice on Sept. 23. Topic included the retirement of captain Michael Parkhurst at the end of the 2019 season, de Boer’s personal experience with retirement as a player, a health update on Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco and George Bello…
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst retirement/pre-New York City FC presser (9.23.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Michael Parkhurst following the team’s practice on Sept. 23. Parkhurst announced his retirement at the end of the 2019 season earlier in the day. Topics included Parkhurst’s decision process to retirement, memories of playing in Atlanta including winning the 2018 MLS Cup, serving as the team’s first captain,…
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Justin Meram post-San Jose home presser (9.21.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #quakes74 #mls #majorleaguesoccer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Justin Meram following the team’s 3-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sept. 21. He scored the first goal of the contest in the fourth minute. Topics included his goal, the team winning the match despite the second-half injury of leading goal scorer…
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman post-San Jose home presser (9.21.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #quakes74 #mls #majorleaguesoccer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Emerson Hyndman following the team’s 3-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sept. 21. He scored the game-winning goal in the 90th minute. Topics included the team winning the match despite the second-half injury of leading goal scorer Josef Martinez, Hyndman’s game-winner, significance…
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Tito Villalba post-San Jose home presser (9.21.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #quakes74 #mls #majorleaguesoccer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Tito Villalba following the team’s 3-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sept. 21. Topics included the team winning the match despite the second-half injury of leading goal scorer Josef Martinez, entering the contest in the second half, facing San Jose’s aggressive press…