Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who will make his 11th start. He has allowed eight goals.
Right fullback Anton Walkes, who will make his 14th start, and just signed a contract through 2018 with his parent club, Totteham Hotspur.
Centerback Jeff Larentowicz, who will start in place of Michael Parkhurst, who is getting a game off. He had started 29 consecutive league games.
Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, who will start his 29th game.
Left fullback Chris McCann, who will start in place of Greg Garza for the fourth consecutive game.
Holding midfielder Kevin Kratz, who is starting in place of Larentowicz.
Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona, who is starting his 26th game.
Right midfielder Hector Villalba, who has 12 goals and nine assists in 29 games.
Attacking midfielder Julian Gressel, who will start in place of the injured Miguel Almiron. Gressel has two goals and eight assists.
Left midfielder Yamil Asad, who has six goals and 12 assists in 27 games.
Striker Josef Martinez, who has 17 goals in 16 games.
With a win, the Five Stripes will become the first MLS expansion team since Seattle in 2009 to secure a playoff berth.
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