Atlanta United starting 11 vs. Seattle

Atlanta United will play Seattle on Wednesday.

Atlanta United will play Seattle on Wednesday.

Atlanta United’s starting lineup for tonight’s game against Seattle in round two of the Carolina Challenge Cup in Charleston:

Goalkeeper: Alec Kann

Right fullback: Tyrone Mears

Centerhalf: Michael Parkhurst

Centerhalf: Leandro Pirez

Left fullback: Greg Garza

Midfielder: Jeff Larentowicz

Midfielder: Julian Gressel

Midfielder: Miguel Almiron

Midfielder: Hector Villalba

Forward: Josef Martinez

Forward: Yamil Asad

There are a few changes from the 11 that started the 2-1 loss to Columbus.

For starters, Gressel, a rookie, is in for Chris McCann. It is Gressel’s first start this preseason. Asad, who scored against Chattanooga but sat out the Columbus game, is in for Kenwyne Jones.

On the bench are Miles Robinson, Kevin Kratz, Harrison Heath, Brandon Vazquez, Mark Bloom, Mikey Ambrose, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, Jacob Peterson, Andrew Carleton and Kyle Reynish.


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