Atlanta United
Atlanta United

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)

Credit: Jason Getz

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)
By
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.

Southern Fried Soccer Podcasts

Follow me on twitter @DougRobersonAJC

On Facebook at Atlanta United News Now

Have a question? Email me at droberson@ajc.com.

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

Follow Doug Roberson on facebookFollow Doug Roberson on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Returning from a one-game yellow card suspension, Atlanta United forward Emmanuel Latte Lath dribbles Saturday, May 3, 2025, against Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Julian Alexander/Atlanta United)

Credit: Julian Alexander/Atlanta United

Atlanta United’s inability to play hard for a full game costs it again

Atlanta United coach Ronny Deila, when asked about how to deal the team's offensive lulls, said: "If I knew, then I would do something to fix it at once."

Atlanta United ends scoreless streak, but winless skid reaches five

Miguel Almiron scored in the 20th minute against Nashville SC to end Atlanta United's franchise-record 363-minute scoreless streak. Daniel Lovitz scored for Nashville.

Atlanta United working to stop the ‘thunder’

The emotional state of the team dominated Friday’s interviews with Atlanta United coach Ronny Deila and captain Brad Guzan.

The Latest

Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon #11 during the match against the Nashville SC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA on Saturday May 3, 2025. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

Credit: Mitch Martin/Atlanta United

Soccer stats: Previewing Atlanta United at Chicago

Amador’s return improves Atlanta United’s attack down left side

Carlos Bocanegra is enjoying life after Atlanta United

Featured

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., speaks at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Center, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Credit: AP

‘MAGA warrior’ Buddy Carter jumps into Georgia Senate race against Ossoff

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter launches Georgia Senate bid to unseat Jon Ossoff

$110M Ponzi scheme investors lose appeals against Oppenheimer

Retirees who invested their life savings in a Marietta man’s $110 million Ponzi scheme have lost their lawsuits against his former employer, Oppenheimer.

Dalton college student joins father in ICE detention after traffic stop

The back-to-back arrests of the Dalton father and daughter illustrate the risks of getting behind the wheel for immigrants living in the country without legal status.