Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Real Salt Lake

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) will make his seventh consecutive start for the MLS expansion team. (Miguel Martinez / Mundo Hispanico)

Atlanta United defender Greg Garza (4) will make his seventh consecutive start for the MLS expansion team. (Miguel Martinez / Mundo Hispanico)

The starting 11 for Atlanta United for Saturday’s game against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium:

Goalkeeper Alec Kann

Right fullback Tyrone Mears

Centerhalf Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Centerhalf Michael Parkhurst

Left fullback Greg Garza

Midfielder Carlos Carmona

Midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Right midfielder Hector Villalba

Left midfielder Yamil Asad

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron

Forward Kenwyne Jones

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Couple of surprises: Julian Gressel’s streak of starting six consecutive games is over. The rookie likely needed a rest. Brandon Vazquez is in the 18 for the first time in the rookie’s career.