Atlanta United’s starting 11 vs. Columbus

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Atlanta United’s starting line up for Sunday’s game against Columbus at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:

Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who has 58 saves and six shutouts.

Right fullback Franco Escobar, who is returning from a yellow card accumulation suspension.

Centerback Michael Parkhurst, the team’s captain.

Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, who will make his 23rd consecutive start and whose wife is expecting their first child at any moment.

Left fullback Chris McCann, who will make his 14th start.

Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, who will make his 363rd league start.

Midfielder Eric Remedi, who will make his third start.

Attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron, who has eight goals and 11 assists.

Right midfielder Julian Gressel, who has two goals and eight assists.

Left midfielder Hector Villalba, who has three goals and seven assists.

Striker Josef Martinez, who leads MLS with 26 goals and needs just one more to tie the league single-season scoring record.