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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-New England Revolution MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.19.19) #nerevs #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs — October 19, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-New England Revolution MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.19.19) #nerevs #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs

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Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer (middle) during match
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following the team’s 1-0 home win over the New England Revolution in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 19. Topics included the victory, Atlanta switching to a four-man defensive back line in the second half, playing without Miles Robinson, an injury update on Michael Parkhurst, Franco Escobar scoring the game winner, Pity Martinez not appearing in the contest and Atlanta United preparing to host an Eastern Conference semifinals match on Oct. 24.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe post-New England Revolution MLS Cup Playoffs interview (10.19.19) #nerevs #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Darlington Nagbe post-New England Revolution MLS Cup Playoffs interview (10.19.19) #nerevs #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs

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Atlanta United player Darlington Nagbe handles ball in contest against FC Dallas.
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The Sports Inquirer spoke with Atlanta United midfielder Darlington Nagbe for an exclusive interview following the team’s 1-0 home win over the New England Revolution in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 19. Topics included the victory, Atlanta switching to a four-man back line in the second half and preparing for its Eastern Conference semifinals home match on Oct. 24.

Original Free Kick: New England Revolution Bruce Arena post-Atlanta United MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.19.19) #nerevs #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs —

Original Free Kick: New England Revolution Bruce Arena post-Atlanta United MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.19.19) #nerevs #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs

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Atlanta United entrance ahead of home contest against Montreal Impact
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New England Revolution manager Bruce Arena spoke with the media following the team’s 1-0 road defeat to Atlanta United in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 19. Topics included the loss and the in-season transformation of the Revolution to become a postseason squad.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #mlsplayofs #NeRevs — October 17, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #mlsplayofs #NeRevs

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Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan following his team’s practice on Oct. 17. Topics included Miles Robinson being injured while with the United States Men’s National Team earlier in the week and potentially missing the MLS Playoffs, the strained relationship between club and international teams on the handling of players, the USMNT losing to Canada and the fallout from it and Atlanta’s preparation for its first round match in the playoffs at home against New England on Oct. 19.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #mlsplayofs #NeRevs —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.17.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #mlsplayofs #NeRevs

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Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank De Boer following his team’s practice on Oct. 17. Topics included Miles Robinson being injured while with the United States Men’s National Team earlier in the week and potentially missing the MLS Playoffs, the strained relationship between club and international teams on the handling of players and Atlanta’s preparation for its first round match in the playoffs at home against New England on Oct. 19.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Josef Martinez pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #mlsplayoffs #NERevs — October 15, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Josef Martinez pre-New England MLS Playoffs presser (10.15.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mls #mlsplayoffs #NERevs

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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez fights for ball in contest
Photo credit: AJ Reynolds / Atlanta United

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez following the team’s practice on Oct. 15 ahead of its MLS Playoffs home match against the New England Revolution on Oct. 19.

Topics included the team’s preparation for the contest, having two weeks off before the match, comparing the 2018 postseason campaign which resulted in an MLS Championship to this season, Martinez being a finalist for MLS Most Valuable Player and the importance of approach to the playoff match.