Atlanta United starting 11 vs. Colorado: Big news

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez will make his first start in an MLS game since suffering a thigh injury in March. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez will make his first start in an MLS game since suffering a thigh injury in March. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Atlanta United’s starting 11 for Saturday’s game against Colorado at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium:

Goalkeeper Alec Kann, continuing his consecutive streak of starts

Right fullback Anton Walkes, making his first MLS start this season. He replaces Ty Mears.

Centerhalf Michael Parkhurst

Centerhalf Leandro Gonzalez Pirez

Right fullback Greg Garza

Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona

Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Right midfielder Hector Villalba

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron

Left midfielder Yamil Asad, who leads the league in assists (9)

Striker Josef Martinez, making his first start in MLS since returning three games ago from a thigh injury suffered in March.