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MLS playoffs: Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Philadelphia

March 17, 2019 Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez battles Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya for the ball during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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March 17, 2019 Atlanta: Atlanta United defender Leandro Gonzalez Pirez battles Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya for the ball during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Oct 24, 2019

Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Philadelphia in the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan

Right fullback Franco Escobar

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Centerback Flo Pogba

Left fullback Mikey Ambrose

Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Defensive midfielder Darlington Nagbe

Midfielder PIty Martinez

Right midfielder Julian Gressel

Left midfielder Ezequiel Barco

Striker Josef Martinez

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