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MLS Footnotes: Wild 'Decision Day' will sort out playoff possibilities

There is a ton to be decided on MLS "Decision Day," and a couple traditional powers could be left out of the playoffs Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

FC Cincinnati faces Atlanta United FC, seeks to stop 11-game skid

FC Cincinnati enters a matchup with Atlanta United FC after losing 11 straight games

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco Ibarra - Defends well in draw Ibarra made a block, two clearances and an interception in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Red Bulls. He also won three of five tackles in the match.

Impact Ibarra was very solid in front of the back-three on Wednesday and his side settled for a scoreless draw against New York. He may have earned another start in midfield for Sunday's regular season finale against Cincinnati, which are last place in the Eastern Conference.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Franco - Keeps clean sheet in draw Franco made three blocks, four clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Franco defended well against New York as his side earned a vital point on Wednesday. He will want to finish the job of clinching a playoff spot Sunday against FC Cincinnati, which have scored just 36 goals in 33 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martínez - Subs in against New York Martinez played 23 minutes as a second-half substitute in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Martinez was rested on Wednesday, and his side was able to scrape out a result without him. He should return to the starting lineup in Sunday's regular season finale against FC Cincinnati, which have conceded 72 goals in 33 MLS matches.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Keeps clean sheet against New York Guzan made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Guzan kept his 10th clean sheet of the season on Wednesday as his side almost clinched a spot in the playoffs. However, he can't afford to slip up in Sunday's Decision Day clash against FC Cincinnati, which have scored an Eastern Conference-low 36 goals in 33 MLS matches.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta plays Red Bulls to scoreless draw

Bradley Guzan made three saves and Atlanta United played the New York Red Bulls to a 0-0 draw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago Sosa - Questionable against New York Sosa is listed as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Red Bulls with a lower body injury.

Impact Sosa has missed Atlanta's last two games with a lower body injury, and he will be a game time decision on Wednesday as well. Marcelino Moreno would likely line up in central midfield in his absence if necessary.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martínez - Attempts five shots, does not score Martinez attempted five shots during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Toronto FC.

Impact Martinez recorded the team-best tally of shots. He continues to be less effective than fellow Atlanta United forwards Luiz Araujo and Ezequiel Barco. However, Martinez has not been an inadequate footballer. His impressive contribution-by-appearance rate (0.5 by 11 goals and no assists) is a little lower than that by Araujo (0.54) and Barco (0.52).

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Barco - Attempts six crosses Barco attempted six crosses during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Toronto FC.

Impact Barco's most recent stat line is a surprising one. He was a striker that game but attempted more crosses than any of his teammates tried. However, Barco did not do enough to log an assist.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Araujo - Contributes to goal by scoring one Araujo scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Toronto FC.

Impact Araujo recorded four goals and three assists across the Atlanta United team's last nine Major League Soccer games. The forward continues to show how he has been its best player since his MLS debut.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Saves seven shots Guzan recorded seven saves during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Toronto FC.

Impact Guzan recorded one of his best save tallies, second (across 2021 Major League Soccer games) to his eight-save amount against the Philadelphia Union from Sept. 25.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York plays Atlanta United FC, aims for 4th straight home win

New York will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when it faces Atlanta United FC

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Araújo scores again, Atlanta United and Toronto FC tie 1-1

Luiz Araújo scored for the second consecutive game and Atlanta United and Toronto FC tied 1-1

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United's Ezequiel Barco fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee ' MLSSoccer.com Following Week 33 of the 2021 season, the MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one fine that’s also led to a yellow card being absolved. Ba...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gonzalo Pineda learning on the fly as Atlanta United close out season with no margin for error Miscalculations in a recent draw with NYCFC prompted the new manager to reevaluate and make some quick adjustments

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toronto FC visits Atlanta United FC in conference action

Atlanta United FC hosts Toronto FC in a conference matchup

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Araújo, Martínez help Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 2-1

Luiz Araújo had a goal and an assist and Josef Martínez also scored to help Atlanta United beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Guzan - Five saves in win Guzan made five saves and one clearance during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Miami.

Impact Guzan was back to his best Wednesday, putting together a strong performance on the six shots he faced. The keeper will look to keep this going Saturday, against Toronto.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Barco - Three shots in win Barco shot three times (twice on goal), creating three chances during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Miami.

Impact Barco was busy with three shots for the third straight game, but ended up off the score sheet nonetheless. It didn't matter though as his creative play gave Barco a strong fantasy day. Next up is a Saturday clash with Toronto.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lennon - Notches secondary helper Lennon provided a secondary assist during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Miami.

Impact Lennon provided his second secondary assist of the season, and did it with some solid volume on five crosses. The defender is a relatively consistent option with a safe floor due to his penchant for crossing. He gets a clash with Toronto on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Araujo - Goal, assist in win Araujo scored once and provided one assist during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Miami.

Impact Araujo is on fire. The midfielder kept his absolutely brilliant form going Wednesday, with his second goal, and third assist, in the last four matches. Araujo is one of the most valuable fantasy assets going right now, and there's no reason not to roll him out Saturday, against Toronto.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE