Here are some things to know about Atlanta United this week:
The Five Stripes hammered LAFC 5-0 on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium behind goals from Julian Gressel, Josef Martinez, MIguel Almiron, who scored two penalty kicks, and Romario Williams.
Atlanta United will host NYCFC on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a battle of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.
NYCFC, featuring Atlanta’s Sean Johnson, is 2-0-1 away from Yankee Stadium this season with wins at Sporting KC and Orlando and a draw at New England.
Atlanta United leads MLS in goals scored (13) and Martinez has scored more goals (24) in fewer games (25) than any one in league history.
Atlanta United 2, which tied Penn FC 1-1 on Jon Gallagher’s third goal this season on Sunday, will be off this week.
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