Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Montreal

March 5, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United RC Yamil Asad reacts to scoring the team’s first goal for a 1-0 lead against the N.Y. Red Bulls during the first game in franchise history on Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Atlanta.   Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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March 5, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta United RC Yamil Asad reacts to scoring the team’s first goal for a 1-0 lead against the N.Y. Red Bulls during the first game in franchise history on Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Sunday’s game against Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who will make his 10th start. He has allowed eight goals.

Right fullback Anton Walkes, who will make his 13th start. He has scored two goals.

Centerback Michael Parkhurst, who will make his 29th start for Atlanta United and 243rd in MLS.

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, who will make his 28th start.

Left fullback Chris McCann, who will make his third consecutive start at fullback in place of the injured Greg Garza.

Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona, who will make his 25th start.

Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who will make his 26th start for Atlanta United and 334th in MLS.

Right midfielder Hector Villalba, who has 11 goals and nine assists.

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron, who has nine goals and 13 assists.

Left midfielder Yamil Asad, who has six goals and 12 assists.

Striker Josef Martinez, who has 17 goals, including eight in the past four games. He trails league-leader David Villa by two goals.

The Five Stripes need two wins, if one happens today, to become the first MLS expansion team since Seattle in 2009 to clinch a playoff spot.