Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Saturday’s game against New England at Gillette Stadium:
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who will make his 12th start. He has helped the team post five shutouts in past six games.
Right fullback Anton Walkes, who will make his 15th start.
Centerback Michael Parkhurst, who will make his 30th start. He is from nearby Providence, R.I.
Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, who will make his 30th start.
Left fullback Greg Garza.
Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona, who will make his 27th start.
Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who will make his 28th start.
Right midfielder Hector Villalba, who will make his 31st start. He has scored 12 goals and has 10 assists.
Attacking midfielder Julian Gressel, who will make his 21st start. The rookie has scored four goals with nine assists.
Left midfielder Chris McCann, who will make his seventh start.
Striker Josef Martinez, who has scored 18 goals.
The Five Stripes (15-8-7) have clinched one of the six playoff berths in the Eastern Conference. The team is trying to chase down NYCFC (16-8-7) for second, which will come with a bye in the playoffs. NYCFC plays at Chicago Saturday night.
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