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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.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Josef Martinez post-Chicago Fire home presser (6.1.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #cf97 #uniteandconquer — June 2, 2019
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan post-Chicago Fire home presser (6.1.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #cf97 #uniteandconquer — June 1, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan post-Chicago Fire home presser (6.1.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #cf97 #uniteandconquer

Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan following his team’s 2-0 home win over the Chicago Fire on June 1. Topics included thoughts on the win, seeing increased activity in the Chicago contest, the team earning 18 out of 24 points in eight matches and Atlanta’s improved team defense.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz post-Chicago Fire home presser (6.1.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #cf97 #uniteandconquer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz post-Chicago Fire home presser (6.1.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #cf97 #uniteandconquer

Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz following his team’s 2-0 home win over the Chicago Fire on June 1. Topics included thoughts on the win, the team earning 18 out of 24 points in eight matches, Atlanta’s improved team defense and Larentowicz’s offensive activity in the victory.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel post-Chicago presser 10.21.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd #sportsinquirer #cf97 — October 21, 2018

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel post-Chicago presser 10.21.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd #sportsinquirer #cf97

Atlanta United Julian Gressel
Atlanta United player Julian Gressel
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Julian Gressel following his team’s 2-1 home win over the Chicago Fire on Oct. 21. Topics included the victory, the team’s performance without Tito Villalba and Miguel Almiron, playing in the midfield alongside Darlington Nagbe and the team’s competition with the New York Red Bulls for the Supporter’s Shield.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Tata Martino post-Chicago presser 10.21.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd #sportsinquirer #cf97 —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Tata Martino post-Chicago presser 10.21.18 #sportsinquirer #atlutd #sportsinquirer #cf97

Atlanta United Tata Martino
Atlanta United manager Tata Martino
Photo credit: Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Tata Martino following his team’s 2-1 home win over the Chicago Fire on Oct. 21. Topics included the victory, the team’s performance without Tito Villalba and Miguel Almiron, the work of Darlington Nagbe and Julian Gressel in the midfield and the team’s competition with the New York Red Bulls for the Supporter’s Shield.