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The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Chicago presser (4.22.23) — April 22, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Chicago presser (4.22.23)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team’s practice April 21. Topics included the team rebounding from its 2-2 draw at Toronto April 16, Caleb Wiley making his debut for the United States National Team and the team preparing to play three matches in the seven days including an MLS regular season contest at home against Chicago April 23.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Derrick Etienne Jr. pre-Chicago presser (4.21.23) — April 21, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Derrick Etienne Jr. pre-Chicago presser (4.21.23)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Derrick Etienne Jr. following the team’s practice April 21. Topics included his implementation into the starting lineup in Atlanta’s 2-2 draw at Toronto April 16, acclemating to the team, the work rate of Giorgos Giakoumakis and the team preparing to play three matches in the seven days including an MLS regular season contest at home against Chicago April 23.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan post-Portland Timbers presser (3.19.23) — March 19, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan post-Portland Timbers presser (3.19.23)

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan following the team’s 5-1 home win over the Portland Timbers March 18. Topics included the team’s undefeated start through its first four MLS regular season matches for the first time in franchise history.

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 Fighting Peaches: Georgia State baseball Brad Stromdahl pre-Troy interview (3.18.23) —

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State baseball Brad Stromdahl pre-Troy interview (3.18.23)

Georgia State baseball head coach Brad Stromdahl
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State baseball head coach Brad Stromdahl for an exclusive interview March 17. Topics included the team’s play through the exclusive non-Sun Belt Conference portion of its schedule, using home runs and stolen bases as offensive weapons and the form of players Max Ryerson, JoJo Jackson and Cameron Jones. We also discussed the pitching staff under new coach and former Major League Baseball player Josh Bell, using more than 15 pitchers so far this season and preparing for the Sun Belt opener at home against Troy March 18.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech softball Jin Sileo preseason interview (2.10.22) — February 10, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech softball Jin Sileo preseason interview (2.10.22)

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech softball player Jin Sileo for an exclusive interview February 9. Topics with the junior infielder included the Yellow Jackets playing in the NCAA Tournament last season, Sileo’s offseason training, the importance of speed on the playing field, playing defense at shortstop, being named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll, taking advantage of NIL promoting a healthy lifestyle and preparations for the upcoming 2023 regular season campaign.