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

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who has six shutouts this season.

Right fullback Franco Escobar, who is making his 13th start.

Centerback Michael Parkhurst, the team’s captain.

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, who is making his 19th start.

Left fullback Chris McCann, who is making his 10th start.

Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who is making his 359th start in MLS.

Midfielder Julian Gressel, who is making his 20th start.

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron, who has eight goals and nine assists.

Wide midfielder Hector Villalba, who has three goals and four assists.

Wide midfielder Ezequiel Barco, who has four goals and one assist.

Striker Josef Martinez, who leads MLS with 18 goals, three more than Seattle has scored.

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