Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution predicts Atlanta United's starting 11 for Wednesday's MLS game against NYCFC at Yankee Stadium.
Atlanta United trails first-place NYCFC by four points with three games remaining.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan
Centerback Miles Robinson
Centerback Michael Parkhurst. The field is so small, Parkhurst doesn’t have to be fast over 30 yards, only 10 yards. He reads the game so well that skill is invaluable on a tiny pitch.
Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
Defensive midfielder Eric Remedi
Defensive midfielder Darlington Nagbe
Right wingback Julian Gressel
Left wingback Justin Meram
Attacking midfielder Emerson Hyndman
Attacking midfielder Pity Martinez
Striker Brandon Vazquez. I’m picking Vazquez over Tito Villalba because Villalba’s biggest asset, his speed, is negated on the tiny pitch. There isn’t enough room to get up a head of steam, so to speak. Conversely, Vazquez size will make him an ideal target man for long balls should Atlanta United need that tactic to break NYCFC’s press, or for crosses.
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