Atlanta United starting 11 vs. Columbus

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Saturday’s game against Columbus at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium is out is very similar to the group that started at Chicago last week. The only exception is the inclusion of Miguel Almiron, in place of Kevin Kratz.

Goalkeeper Alec Kann

Right fullback Tyrone Mears

Centerhalf Michael Parkhurst

Centerhalf Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Left fullback Greg Garza

Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona

Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Charleston in the U.S. Open Cup.

Right midfielder Julian Gressel

Left midfielder Yamil Asad

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron, who played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Charleston in the U.S. Open Cup.

Striker Hector Villalba.