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Barco gets first start for Atlanta United

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April 22, 2018

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Saturday’s game against the L.A. Galaxy at Stubhub Center:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Right wingback Julian Gressel

Centerback  Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Centerback Michael Parkhurst

Centerback Chris McCann

Left wingback Greg Garza

Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Midfielder Darlington Nagbe

Midfielder Miguel Almiron

Striker Ezequiel Barco

Striker Josef Martinez

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