Atlanta United midfielder Jay Fortune sat down for an interview with Scarves and Spikes to discuss the belief inside the Atlanta United locker room, the club’s MLS Cup Playoff upset of Inter Miami, his development as a professional, and more.
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00:00 – Intro
01:50 – Looking back on Atlanta United’s win over Inter Miami
02:55 – Being matched up with Lionel Messi
04:57 – Why Atlanta United has been so effective against Miami
06:31 – What last few months have been like emerging as a starter
08:11 – How has Dax McCarty helped in Jay’s development?
09:54 – How has messaging changed between Gonzalo Pineda and Rob Valentino?
13:48 – Brad Guzan’s play against Miami
16:48 – How his confidence has grown as a professional
18:34 – Playing for Trinidad and Tobago men’s national team
21:52 – Travel routine?
23:55 – Favorite Trinidadian dish?
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