Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Thursday’s game against New York Red Bulls in the second leg of the Eastern Conference finals of the MLS playoffs:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Centerback Jeff Larentowicz

Centerback Michael Parkhurst

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Right wingback Franco Escobar

Left wingback Greg Garza

Defensive midfielder Eric Remedi

Midfielder Darlington Nagbe

Midfielder Julian Gressel

Midfielder Miguel Almiron

Striker Josef Martinez

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