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Southern Fried Soccer: Meet Atlanta United’s Frank de Boer

January 14, 2019 - Marietta, Ga: Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer, right, speaks to members of the media at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground Monday, January 14, 2019, in Marietta, Ga.. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz

January 14, 2019 - Marietta, Ga: Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer, right, speaks to members of the media at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground Monday, January 14, 2019, in Marietta, Ga.. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)
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Jan 14, 2019

In this episode of the podcast "Southern Fried Soccer," Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution posts his exclusive interview with Atlanta United's new manager, Frank de Boer. Topics include de Boer's preferred formation, his management style, his preferred beer and if he's had grits.

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