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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-U.S. Open Cup Finals presser (8.27.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usoc2019 — August 27, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-U.S. Open Cup Finals presser (8.27.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usoc2019

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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 2-1 home win over Minnesota United to win the U.S. Open Cup for the first time in franchise history on Aug. 27. Topics included the victory, earning the team’s second trophy in a month with the Campeones Cup, the defensive play of the team particularly Eric Remedi, Atlanta qualifying for the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League and the importance of the U.S. Open Cup victory to elevate the status of Atlanta United on a global scale.

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Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-U.S. Open Cup Final presser (8.26.19) #sportsinquirer #usoc2019 #atlutd #uniteandconquer — August 26, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer pre-U.S. Open Cup Final presser (8.26.19) #sportsinquirer #usoc2019 #atlutd #uniteandconquer

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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 Aug. 26 ahead of the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Minnesota United on Aug. 27. Topics included Atlanta’s preparation for the match, the importance of the U.S. Open Cup to the franchise, the potential of having the final at a neutral site in the future and whether the prospect of extra time and/or penalty kicks will impact Atlanta’s lineup .

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-U.S. Open Cup Final presser (8.26.19) #sportsinquirer #usoc2019 #atlutd #uniteandconquer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Julian Gressel pre-U.S. Open Cup Final presser (8.26.19) #sportsinquirer #usoc2019 #atlutd #uniteandconquer

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Atlanta United player Julian Gressel
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Julian Gressel following his team’s practice on Aug. 26 ahead of the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Minnesota United on Aug. 27. Topics included Atlanta’s preparation for the match, the importance of winning the competition for the franchise, the overall fitness of the team following its win at Orlando on Aug. 23 and whether the compensation for winning the Cup should be financially larger.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Pity Martinez pre-U.S. Open Cup Final presser (8.26.19) #sportsinquirer #usoc2019 #atlutd #uniteandconquer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Pity Martinez pre-U.S. Open Cup Final presser (8.26.19) #sportsinquirer #usoc2019 #atlutd #uniteandconquer

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Atlanta United player Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez (right) handles ball in contest against the Philadelphia Union.
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United midfielder Pity Martinez following his team’s practice on Aug. 26 ahead of the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Minnesota United on Aug. 27. Topics included Atlanta’s preparation for the match, the advantage of winning the Campeones Cup earlier this season for experience and the importance of the U.S. Open Cup to the team.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019 — July 11, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Emerson Hyndman post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019

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Atlanta United player Emerson Hyndman (middle) makes pass during home contest against Saint Louis FC in the US Open Cup.
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Emerson Hyndman following the team’s 2-0 home win over Saint Louis FC in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Topics included thoughts on the win, making his team debut with Atlanta in the contest, adjusting to Atlanta and transitioning into the MLS following his stints playing in Europe.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brek Shea post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019 —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brek Shea post-Saint Louis FC US Open Cup presser (7.10.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #usopencup #usoc2019

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Atlanta United player Brek Shea (right) handles ball in contest against FC Dallas.
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Brek Shea following the team’s 2-0 home win over Saint Louis FC in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup. Topics included thoughts on the win, working though the defense of Saint Louis, the team debut of Emerson Hyndman, the importance of the competition for Atlanta, playing a full 90 minutes against Saint Louis and staying healthy through an active portion of the schedule.