Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Saturday’s game against Real Salt Lake at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who will make his 29th start.

Right fullback Julian Gressel, who has two goals and 13 assists.

Centerback Franco Escobar, who will make his 18th start.

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, who will make his 28th start.

Left fullback George Bello, a 16-year-old making his first MLS start.

Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who will make his 368th MLS start.

Defensive midfielder Eric Remedi, who will make his eighth start.

Midfielder Darlington Nagbe, who will be making his second start after returning from an adductor injury.

Wide midfielder Miguel Almiron, who has 12 goals and 13 assists.

Wide midfielder Hector Villalba, who has six goals and eight assists.

Striker Josef Martinez, who leads MLS with 30 goals.

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