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Atlanta United’s Martinez named MLS player of week

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez controls the ball against Vladim Demidov of Minnesota United during the second half of a snow-filled match March 12, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Atlanta United's Josef Martinez controls the ball against Vladim Demidov of Minnesota United during the second half of a snow-filled match March 12, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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March 14, 2017

Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez was named the MLS player of the week after he scored three goals in last week’s 6-1 win over Minnesota United.

Atlanta United 6, Minnesota United 1

It was the first hat trick in the league this season.

Martinez scored in the third, 27th and 75th minute.

Atlanta United will host Chicago on Saturday.

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