Atlanta United won its appeal of the red card given to Leandro Gonzalez Pirez.

He can play in Saturday’s game at Real Salt Lake. The red card was received during injury time of the first half in Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Montreal.

It was the third red card received by an Atlanta United player this season, but it is the first to be overturned by MLS.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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