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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United earns scoreless home draw against New York Red Bulls (6.27.21)
Despite outshooting its opponent 13-8 and possessing the ball at a 61.9-percentage, Atlanta United was unable to break through with a goal in its 0-0 home draw against the New York Red Bulls at Mercedes-Benz Stadium June 27 in Major League Soccer play.Atlanta (2-2-6, 12 points) stayed undefeated through five home matches in MLS play…
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Sports Inquirer Show 166: NBA Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks advance, Ben Simmons struggles, Atlanta United visits NYC FC, Major League Baseball’s sticky situation (6.23.21)
In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we break down the NBA Playoffs including the dominance of the Phoenix Suns, the emergence of the Atlanta Hawks as well as the downfall of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia Sixers in the Backdoor Cut (2:55-30:15), Atlanta United preparing to visit New York City FC with audio…
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Sports Inquirer Show 164: NBA Playoffs without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Julio Jones to Tennessee, Aaron Rodgers, Atlanta United 2, United States wins CONCACAF Nations League (6.9.21)
In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss LeBron James’ elimination from the NBA Playoffs as well as the emergence of young stars such as Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Devin Booker, Nikola Jokic and the dominance of Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in the Backdoor Cut (3:04-22:21), Julio Jones’ trade from the…
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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United earns 2-2 home draw against Nashville SC (5.29.21)
Two second-half goals by Nashville SC player Harry Mukhtar and first half goals by Atlanta United players Marcelino Moreno and Erik Lopez produced a 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta May 29.The draw kept Nashville (2-0-5, 11 points) undefeated in Major League Soccer (MLS) play this season while Atlanta (2-1-4, 10 points) stayed undefeated…
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Sports Inquirer Show 162: Atlanta United hosts Nashville SC, NBA Playoffs Recap, New York Knicks in trouble, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Jayson Tatum (5.29.21)
In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we preview Atlanta United’s upcoming home match against Nashville with audio from manager Gabriel Heinze as well as players Brad Guzan, Jake Mulraney and Brooks Lennon. We also look at the NBA Playoffs particularly the offensive struggles of Julius Randle and the New York Knicks, the improved…
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Original Free Kick: Moreno’s late-match heroics leads Atlanta United to 1-0 win over CF Montreal (5.15.21)
Marcelino Moreno’s goal in the 94th minute proved to be the game-winner for Atlanta United which earned a 1-0 home victory over CF Montreal May 15.Atlanta, despite having a possession mark of 63.4 percent and a passing accuracy mark of 88 percent, attempted only two shots on goal in the contest which included the game-winner.…
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