Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Sunday’s game against Portland at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Right fullback Franco Escobar

Centerback Michael Parkhurst, the captain

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Left fullback Mike Ambrose

Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Midfielder Darlington Nagbe

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron

Right midfielder Julian Gressel

Left midfielder Ezequiel Barco

Striker Josef Martinez

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