Doug Roberson's predictions for Atlanta United's starting 11 as it looks to snap a six-game road losing streak in the league in Sunday's MLS game at Portland, which can be seen on FS1 at 10 p.m.:
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan
Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
Centerback Miles Robinson
Centerback Flo Pogba, in for the injured Franco Escobar.
Right wingback Julian Gressel, who returns to the site of his first goal in MLS two years ago. It was the halcyon days of yore. I also wouldn't be stunned to see Mo Adams start here.
Left wingback Justin Meram
Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who stays in for the injured Eric Remedi.
Defensive midfielder Darlington Nagbe, who probably deserves a rest but I would guess wants to play in his return to the Rose City.
Attacking midfielder Ezequiel Barco
Attacking midfielder Hector Villalba, who will give Pity Martinez a deserved rest.
Striker Josef Martinez. If Villalba looks strong, it wouldn't surprise me to see Martinez come off after 60 minutes, Villalba switch to striker and either Pity Martinez or Emerson Hyndman come on.
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