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Atlanta United starting 11 vs. Colorado: Big news
Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez will make his first start in an MLS game since suffering a thigh injury in March. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
June 24, 2017
Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Saturday’s game against Colorado at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium:
Goalkeeper Alec Kann, continuing his consecutive streak of starts
Right fullback Anton Walkes, making his first MLS start this season. He replaces Ty Mears.
Centerhalf Michael Parkhurst
Centerhalf Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
Right fullback Greg Garza
Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona
Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz
Right midfielder Hector Villalba
Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron
Left midfielder Yamil Asad, who leads the league in assists (9)
Striker Josef Martinez, making his first start in MLS since returning three games ago from a thigh injury suffered in March.
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