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

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

Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team’s 5-1 home win over the Portland Timbers March 18. Topics included the elite form of Thiago Almada and Caleb Wiley and the team being undefeated through its first four Major League Soccer for the first time in franchise history.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.17.23) — March 17, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Portland Timbers presser (3.17.23)

Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team’s practice March 16. Topics included the team’s undefeated start in MLS regular season play through three matches, the team’s defensive positioning particularly defending set pieces, the impact of new team president Garth Lagerwey and the team preparing to host the Portland Timbers March 18.

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The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda preseason presser (1.14.22) — January 14, 2023

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda preseason presser (1.14.22)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda during the opening day of training camp January 13. Topics included an update on the status of forward Josef Martinez on the roster, the health of goalkeeper Brad Guzan and defender Miles Robinson returning from torn Achilles injuries, expectations for training camp, reflections on a disappointing 2022 MLS campaign, using data for evaluation and more.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Cincinnati presser (8.11.22) — August 11, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-Cincinnati presser (8.11.22)

Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda after the team’s practice August 11. Topics included the team preparing to visit FC Cincinnati August 13, defending Cincinnati striker Brandon Vazquez, a health update on Atlanta United player Brooks Lennon, evaluation of the team at this stage of the season, thoughts on the MLS All Star Game which took place August 10, whether the contest is beneficial for Major League Soccer and Liga MX.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda post-Colorado Rapids presser (3.5.22) — March 5, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda post-Colorado Rapids presser (3.5.22)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team’s 3-0 road loss to the Colorado Rapids March 5. Topics included thoughts on the loss, the impact of not having Osvaldo Alonso in the lineup, a health update on Alonso, struggling to get Josef Martinez involved in the offense, the play of George Campbell as a central defender and defender Miles Robinson receiving a red card.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda post-Birmingham Legion presser (2.20.22) — February 20, 2022

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda post-Birmingham Legion presser (2.20.22)

Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following his team’s 4-0 exhibition road win against the Birmingham Legion Feb. 20. Topics included the victory, Josef Martinez scoring two goals in the contest, handling the availability of players dealing with injuries and visa issues and the continued preparations for the Major League Soccer regular season opener against Sporting Kansas City slated for Feb. 26.