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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United at Columbus Crew MLS preview (8.7.21) — August 7, 2021

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United at Columbus Crew MLS preview (8.7.21)

Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco #8 battles for 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)

In this edition of the Original Free Kick, we preview Atlanta United’s MLS road contest against the Columbus Crew with audio from Atlanta manger Rob Valentino and player George Campbell.


Original Free Kick: Atlanta United at Columbus Crew MLS preview (8.7.21)
Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Columbus home presser (9.11.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer — September 11, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Columbus home presser (9.11.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

Atlanta United player Julian Gressel handles ball during contest
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Julian Gressel following the team’s practice on Sept. 11. Topics included the team resting during the international break, recovering from the active previous month which included winning the Campeones Cup and U.S. Open Cup, training with new teammate Luis Fernando, avoiding a letdown after the break and preparing to host the Columbus Crew in MLS action on Sept. 14.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-Columbus home presser (9.11.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Jeff Larentowicz pre-Columbus home presser (9.11.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer

Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz (middle) celebrates with teammates
Photo credit: AJ Reynolds/Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz following the team’s practice on Sept. 11. Topics included the team resting during the international break, recovering from the active previous month which included winning the Campeones Cup and U.S Open Cup, training with new teammate Luis Fernando, the importance of the final six matches of the regular season and preparing to host the Columbus Crew in MLS action on Sept. 14.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Luis Fernando pre-Columbus home presser (9.11.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #atlutd2 —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Luis Fernando pre-Columbus home presser (9.11.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #atlutd2

Atlanta United player Luis Fernando during contest.
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Luis Fernando following the team’s practice on Sept. 11. Topics included Fernando signing his contract with the team in August, how playing with Atlanta United 2 helped with his development, who Fernando models his game after, his career aspirations and the differences between Brazilian and United States soccer.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Columbus presser (3.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer — March 29, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Columbus presser (3.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer

Atlanta United player Julian Gressel
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Julian Gressel following practice on March 28. Topics included the team returning to training after the international break, working on various formations under manager Frank de Boer, Gressel’s international playing status as a German, an update on contract negotiations and preparing to visit the Columbus Crew on March 30 in MLS action.

Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-Columbus road (3.28.19)

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Columbus presser (3.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer — March 28, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Columbus presser (3.28.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer

Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
Photo credit: Atlanta United Communications

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following practice on March 28. Topics included the team returning to training after the international break, de Boer’s ability to implement his system with extra training time, a health update on Franco Escobar and George Bello and preparing to visit the Columbus Crew on March 30 in MLS action.

Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-Columbus road (3.28.19)