The Sports Inquirer

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Brian Kemp , the Governor of the state of Georgia, at the groundbreaking of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayette County April 8. Topics included the impact the facility will have on the state of Georgia and the continued preparations for hosting matches in the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

In this edition of the Sports Inquirer Musings, we discuss United States Soccer including the groundbreaking ceremony of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, the SheBelieves Cup, Atlanta United, Wrestlemania 40 and more.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with United States Women's National Team player Mallory Swanson before her team's practice in Atlanta April 5. Topics with the forward included returning to Atlanta with the national team, preparing to face Japan at Mercedes Benz Stadium April 6 in the SheBelieves Cup, her role on the team as a veteran, preparations for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris and mo...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of United States Women's National Team player Sophia Smith before her team's practice in Atlanta April 5. Topics with the forward included the team returning to Atlanta for the SheBelieves Cup, preparing to face Japan at Mercedes Benz Stadium April 6, her role on the team and more.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of United States Women's National Team player Abby Dehlkemper before her team's practice in Atlanta April 4. Topics with the defender included the team returning to Atlanta for the SheBelieves Cup, preparing to face Japan at Mercedes Benz Stadium April 6, her role on the team and preparing for the Olympics this upcoming summer.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following his team's practice April 2. Topics included the health status of Giorgos Giakoumakis , looking to find success in road contests and the team preparing to visit New York City FC April 6.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of United States Women's National Team player Sam Coffey before her team's practice in Atlanta April 4. Topics included the team returning to Atlanta for the SheBelieves Cup, preparing to face Japan at Mercedes Benz Stadium April 6, her role on the team and preparing for the Olympics this upcoming summer.

We discuss Atlanta United preparing to visit NYC FC, the United States Women's Soccer National Team preparing to face Japan in the SheBelieves Cup in Atlanta, Wrestlemania 40 and more in the Sports Inquirer Musings.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Jay Fortune following his team's practice April 2. Topics with the midfielder included recently playing for the Trinidad and Tobago National Team in a Copa America qualifying match against Canada, how the international experience translates to playing for Atlanta United, coming off the bench for Atlanta and making an immediate i...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of United States Women's National Team player Alex Morgan before her team's practice in Atlanta April 2. Topics included the team returning to Atlanta for the SheBelieves Cup, preparing to face Japan at Mercedes Benz Stadium April 6, the construction of the national training facility in the same city, her role on the team with a young roster and pre...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Caleb Wiley following his team's practice April 2. Topics with the defender included recently playing for the United States Men's Soccer U-23 National Team in matches against France and Guinea, the national team's form heading into the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, how the international experience translates to play...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following his team's practice March 29. Topics included the team looking to rebound from its road loss against Toronto in its previous contest, having six players return from international duty, the health status of Stian Gregersen , Pineda's pre-match routine and the team preparing to host Chicago March 31.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Derrick Williams following his team's practice March 29. Topics included Williams' adjustment to Atlanta, working alongside his teammates on the defensive end, communication tactics, playing on the pitch with emotion and the team preparing to host Chicago March 31.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United goalkeeper and captain Brad Guzan following the team's 2-0 home win over Orlando City March 17. Topics included the victory, the team's defensive effort against a struggling Orlando City squad and areas of improvement through the early portion of the season.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team's 2-0 home win over Orlando City March 17. Topics included the victory, areas of improvement through the early portion of the season, the work rate of Giorgos Giakoumakis and the use of substitutes to make defensive adjustments in the second half.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender Stian Gregersen March 15. Topics included the team preparing to host Orlando City March 17, playing alongside goalkeeper Brad Guzan , acclimating to Major League Soccer, playing in Mercedes Benz Stadium including the turf playing surface and moving to Atlanta.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda March 15. Topics included the team preparing to host Orlando City March 17, the play of newly-acquired defender Stian Gregersen and the players representing their domestic countries during the upcoming international FIFA window.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State men's basketball head coach Jonas Hayes and guard Dwon Odom following the team's 68-59 home loss to Texas State in Sun Belt play February 24. Topics included the Panthers' defensive struggles, finding consistency in conference play and preparing to host James Madison February 28.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Saba Lobjanidze following the team's practice January 26. Topics with the midfielder included the start of preseason camp, having a full offseason training with Atlanta United, preferred playing position on the pitch, using his experience to mentor the younger players and more.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Derrick Williams following the team's practice January 26. Topics with the newly-acquired defender included the start of preseason camp, joining Atlanta United in the offseason, acclimating to the team, preferred playing position on the pitch, using his experience playing in Major League Soccer to mentor the younger players and...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team's practice January 26. Topics included the start of preseason camp, the acquisition of defender Derrick Williams in the offseason, an injury/visa update on several players and the team's upcoming preseason match at Birmingham Legion FC January 27.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Gavin Pringle December 14. Topics with the senior defensive back included the Panthers preparing to face Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl December 23 in Boise, Idaho, enjoying the atmosphere of the host city, handling roster changes with the transfer portal as an upperclassman, preparing to play in his first bowl g...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football Darren Grainger December 14. Topics with the senior quarterback included the Panthers preparing to face Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl December 23 in Boise, Idaho, enjoying the atmosphere of the host city, handling roster changes with the transfer portal as an upperclassman, preparting to play his final collegiate game...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott December 14. Topics included the Panthers preparing to face Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl December 23 in Boise, Idaho, enjoying the atmosphere of the host city, handling roster changes with the transfer portal, balancing practices with recruiting for the Early Signing Day, the legacy of the sen...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech men's basketball players Tyzhaun Claude and Kowachie Reeves following the team's 70-49 home win over Alabama A&M December 9.