Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. D.C. United

Julian Gressel.

Julian Gressel.

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Sunday’s game against D.C. United at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium:

Goalkeeper Alec Kann

Right fullback Tyrone Mears

Centerhalf Michael Parkhurst

Centerhalf Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Left fullback Greg Garza

Midfielder Carlos Carmona

Midfielder Julian Gressel

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron

Left midfielder Yamil Asad

Right midfielder Hector Villalba

Striker Kenwyne Jones

The only change this week is the re-insertion of Gressel into the starting lineup. The rookie started the first six games before manager Gerardo Martino elected to start Jeff Larentowicz last week.

The rest of the 18 are: Kyle Reynish, Mark Bloom, Miles Robinson, Kevin Kratz, Chris McCann, Harrison Heath and Brandon Vazquez.

The interesting matchup will be Gressel vs. Ian Harkes in the midfield.