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Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Toronto

June 6, 2018 Kennesaw: Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez reacts to having his shot blocked by Charleston Battery goalkeeper Odisnel Cooper during the second half in a U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Kennesaw. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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June 6, 2018 Kennesaw: Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez reacts to having his shot blocked by Charleston Battery goalkeeper Odisnel Cooper during the second half in a U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Kennesaw. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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June 26, 2019

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Wednesday’s MLS game against Toronto at BMO Field. The team will have a six-man bench tonight because Andrew Carleton didn’t have his passport when he met the team to travel to Toronto:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Right fullback Michael Parkhurst

Centerback Miles Robinson

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Left fullback Brek Shea

Defensive midfielder Eric Remedi

Midfielder Darlington Nagbe

Midfielder Pity Martinez

Midfielder Julian Gressel

Midfielder Dion Pereira

Striker Brandon Vazquez

Bench: Kann, Pogba, Larentowicz, Wild, Ambrose and Meram.

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