Barco in Atlanta United’s 11 vs. Nashville

Atlanta United's starting 11 for Saturday's preseason game against Nashville SC at First Tennessee Park:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Right fullback Sal Zizzo, in his debut after signing as a free agent

Centerback Jeff Larentowicz

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Left fullback Greg Garza

Holding midfielder Chris McCann

Center midfielder Darlington Nagbe, in his debut after being acquired in a trade with Portland.

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron

Right midfielder Julian Gressel

Left midfielder Ezequiel Barco, in his debut after being acquired in the biggest transfer in MLS history.

Striker Josef Martinez

Captain Michael Parkhurst, right midfielder Hector Villalba and right fullback Franco Escobar are being held out for precautionary reasons.

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