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Free Kick: Atlanta United Tata Martino pre-Vancouver presser 3.15.18 #atlutd #sportsinquirer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Tata Martino following his team’s practice on March 15. Topics included the team defending set pieces, using different formations and injury updates on several players including Ezekiel Barco. Atlanta hosts Vancouver on March 17.
Free Kick: Atlanta United Leandro Gonzalez Pirez pre-Vancouver presser 3.15.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez following his team’s practice on March 15. Topics included the team defending set pieces and preparing to face Vancouver at home on Mar. 17.
Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe pre-Vancouver presser 3.15.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Darlington Nagbe after his team’s practice on March 15. Topics included the team’s 3-1 home win over DC United last weekend, finding comfort playing in the Atlanta lineup and the fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, defending set pieces and preparing to host Vancouver on Mar. 17.
Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-Vancouver presser 3.15.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Brad Guzan following his team’s practice on March 15. Topics included the team’s improved defense in its 3-1 home win over DC United last weekend, Guzan’s evolving training routine with contemporaries such as Gigi Buffon of Juventus and preparing to face Vancouver at home on March 17.
Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst presser 3.13.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd

Atlanta United defender and captain Michael Parkhurst speaks with the media following practice on March 13. Topics included the team’s 3-1 home win over DC United last weekend, Parkhurst playing the full contest and preparing to face Vancouver at home on March 17.
Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel presser 3.13.18 #sportsinqirer #atlutd

Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel speaks with the media following practice on March 13. Topics included the team’s 3-1 home win over DC United last weekend, the change in the team’s formation, Gressel’s playing different positions on the field in addition to comparing American and German soccer fandom. Atlanta hosts Vancouver on March 17.