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Two Atlanta United players make MLS Best XI

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson trys to head a corner kick into the net against a host of Orlando City defenders during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson trys to head a corner kick into the net against a host of Orlando City defenders during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Oct 28, 2019

Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez and Miles Robinson were named the MLS Best XI team that was revealed on Monday.

Martinez, a striker, led Atlanta United with 27 goals during the regular season. It was the third-most in MLS. Robinson, a centerback, finished third in the league’s Defender of the Year voting. It was Robinson’s first season a full-time starter.

October 24, 2019 Atlanta - Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (7) celebrates after he scored a goal in the second half during Eastern Conference semifinals of MLS playoffs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Atlanta United won 2-0 over the Philadelphia Union. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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MLS Best XI

Goalkeeper: Vito Mannone (Minnesota United FC)

Defenders: Ike Opara (Minnesota United FC), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United), Walker Zimmerman (Los Angeles Football Club)

Midfielders: Eduard Atuesta (Los Angeles Football Club), Carles Gil (New England Revolution), Maxi Moralez (New York City FC), Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto FC)

Forwards: Zlatan Ibrahimović (LA Galaxy), Josef Martínez (Atlanta United), Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club)

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