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Predicting Atlanta United’s 11 vs. Nashville

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082220 Atlanta: Atlanta United players huddle up as they take the field to play Nashville SC in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

082220 Atlanta: Atlanta United players huddle up as they take the field to play Nashville SC in a MLS soccer match on Saturday, August 22, 2020 in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
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Sept 12, 2020

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Doug Roberson (@DougRobersonAJC) takes a crack at predicting Atlanta United’s starting 11 for tonight’s game at Nashville:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Centerback Miles Robinson

Centerback Fernando Meza

Right fullback Franco Escobar

Left fullback George Bello

Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Midfielder Matheus Rossetto

Left midfielder Jake Mulraney

Central midfielder Ezequiel Barco

Right midfielder Jurgen Damm

Striker Erick Torres

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Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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