Atlanta United's starting 11 vs. Vancouver

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for tonight’s game against Vancouver at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan who has allowed five goals in the team’s first two games.

Centerback: Franco Escobar, making his third consecutive start.

Centerback: Michael Parkhurst, mkaing his second consecutive start.

Centerback: Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, making his third consecutive start.

Left wingback: Chris McCann, in for Greg Garza. McCann is 6-1. Garza is 5-8.

Right wingback: Julian Gressel, making his third consecutive start.

Holding midfielder: Jeff Larentowicz, making his third consecutive start, second at holding midfielder.

Midfielder: Darlington Nagbe, making his third consecutive start.

Attacking midfielder: Miguel Almiron, who has one goal and one assist.

Striker: Hector Villalba, who has one goal and two assists.

Striker: Josef Martinez, who has one goal.

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