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Atlanta United 0, New England 0: By the numbers

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez makes a run in the first half of Saturday's game against New England at Gillette Stadium.  (Mike Alfano / Atlanta United)
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez makes a run in the first half of Saturday's game against New England at Gillette Stadium. (Mike Alfano / Atlanta United)
By Doug Roberson
Oct 1, 2017

A by-the-numbers look at Atlanta United's 0-0 draw with New England on Saturday at Gillette Stadium:

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Days between games for Atlanta United. It will host Minnesota United.

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Key players that will likely be missing for Tuesday’s game: Fullback Greg Garza and attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron because of injuries, and striker Josef Martinez and goalkeeper Brad Guzan because of call-ups to national teams for World Cup qualifying games.

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Times this season Atlanta United has been shutout.

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Shutouts by the team’s defense in the past seven games.

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Games in 21 days for Atlanta United.

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Shots for Atlanta United, but just two on target.

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Shots for New England on Saturday. It didn’t have any -- an MLS record -- in its 7-0 loss at Atlanta United three weeks ago.

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Points earned in those seven games.

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Shutouts for the defense  this season.

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Points this season for Atlanta United.

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61

Percent of the possession was controlled by New England.

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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