Stellar goalkeeping and a goal worthy of winning any game helped Atlanta United take round one against Eastern conference rivals Orlando City.
As usual the first headline came with the starting lineups, with U.S. international Brad Guzan making his first start in goal for Atlanta United. On the other end, striker Josef was Martinez forced out with a right foot contusion – he’s listed as day-to-day moving forward – with Julian Gressel coming into the lineup. The full starting XI: Brad Guzan (GK), Greg Garza (LB), Leandro González Pirez (CB), Michael Parkhurst (CB), Anton Walkes (RB), Jeff Larentowicz (CM), Carlos Carmona (CM), Yamil Asad (LW), Miguel Almirón (CAM), Julian Gressel (RW), Tito Villalba (ST).