Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez was named the MLS player of the month on Tuesday after scoring six goals in five games during the month.

Martinez, 26, has scored in 13 consecutive league games, a record. He has 23 goals this season. Atlanta United, third in the East with 48 points, will host Columbus on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador dribbles during the first half of the match against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey on Saturday May 31, 2025. (Courtesy of Brennan Asplen/Atlanta United)

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“Our members cannot be bought off,” General President Sean O’Brien said in a social media statement, calling UPS' offers “illegal and haphazard.” (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2023)

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