Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Friday’s MLS game against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan. His shutout streak ended at 520 minutes in last week's 1-0 loss at Red Bulls.

Right fullback Michael Parkhurst. This will be his third start at right fullback this season.

Centerback Miles Robinson. He was inexplicably left off the MLS All-Star ballot released earlier this week.

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez. He will make his 13th start this season.

Left fullback Brek Shea. He will make his eighth start this season.

Defensive midfielder Eric Remedi. He will make his 10th start after getting a game off against Red Bulls.

Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz. This will be his 403rd appearance in an MLS regular season game.

Wide midfielder Julian Gressel. He has two goals and two assists this season.

Wide midfielder Dion Pereira. He will get his first start in place of the injured Hector Villalba.

Attacking midfielder Darlington Nagbe. He will move up the field in place of Pity Martinez, who is in the 18.

Striker Josef Martinez. He leads the team with five goals.

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