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Few things to know about Atlanta United this week

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez has four hat tricks in his MLS career. He is one away from tying the league record. (Atlanta United)
Atlanta United's Josef Martinez has four hat tricks in his MLS career. He is one away from tying the league record. (Atlanta United)
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April 2, 2018

Here are a few things to know about Atlanta United this week:

1. The Five Stripes defeated Minnesota United 1-0 on Saturday despite being reduced to 10 men for 58 minutes.

2. Several players sustained injuries in the game. Manager Gerardo Martino said Jeff Larentowicz (ankle) and Greg Garza (shoulder) aren't expected to miss any time, but it depends upon their recovery time.

3. Two more injured players could return this week: midfielder Ezequiel Barco, who has resumed running, and defender Franco Escobar, who missed the game in Minneapolis because of a concussion.

4. The team will host expansion team L.A.F.C. at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They were Zlatan'ed 4-3 on Saturday in what some are dubbing the most exciting game in MLS history.

5. Atlanta United 2 tied Charlotte 2-2 on Saturday in its first road game behind goals from Homegrown players George Bello and Lagos Kunga. The USL team will host Penn at 4 p.m. Sunday at Coolray Field.

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