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Atlanta United’s Martinez, Williams receive international call-ups

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez smashes a header against Columbus Crew Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Atlanta.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez smashes a header against Columbus Crew Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Atlanta.
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Sept 3, 2018

Atlanta United strikers Josef Martinez and Romario Williams received international call-ups for the upcoming FIFA window, the team announced Monday.

Martinez, of Venezuela, and Williams, of Jamaica, will represent their respective senior national teams for matches from Friday to Sept. 11.

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With the international window, Atlanta United is off until Sept. 15 will it plays at Colorado.

Martinez, 25, has broken multiple MLS scoring records this season, including the single-season record for goals at 28. Martinez has 42 career appearances with the Venezuelan national team with nine goals. Venezuela plays Colombia on Friday in Miami and at Panama on Sept. 11.

Williams, 24, has made 11 career appearances with the Jamaican national team with two goals. Jamaica plays Ecuador in New York on Friday.

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