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Rios, Nashville top Atlanta United 2-0 for 1st road win

Daniel Rios’ first goal of the season just before halftime started Nashville to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United, Nashville’s first road win of the season

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Guzan - Three saves in loss Guzan made three saves during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Nashville.

Impact Guzan fell foul of a horrible team performance as he was stuck cleaning up multiple big chances. The keeper made some great saves, but unfortunately couldn't keep everything out. He gets to recover over the international break before a clash with Orlando City.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Busy defensively Robinson made four tackles and three clearances during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Nashville.

Impact Robinson had plenty to do behind the ball during Saturday's loss as he tried to contain the rampant Nashville attack. While he was completely stifled offensively he did tack on some solid defensive volume. After the international break he has a showdown with Orlando City.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Araujo - Five shots in loss Araujo shot five times (once on goal) during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Nashville.

Impact Araujo took every chance he got to put a shot on the Nashville goal, but failed to score. He only tested Joe Willis once, and all-in-all was quite wasteful. Araujo will hope to find a consistent offensive upside after joining Atlanta United from Lille.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelino Moreno - Busy despite loss Moreno sent in seven crosses (three accurate), creating five chances during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Nashville.

Impact Moreno was busy sending in crosses and causing constant issues for Atlanta United, but failed to get anything in the back of the net. The midfielder has been consistently excellent and there doesn't seem to be any reason for that to change after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Barco - Four crosses in loss Barco sent in four crosses (one accurate), during Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Nashville.

Impact Barco failed to create a chance with his four crosses, putting together a rare dud performance. At his usual brilliant best Barco is one of the best in MLS, but he certainly has shown potential to falter entirely, and this was a big falter. He will look to bounce back against Orlando City after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Brooks Lennon - Creates three chances against D.C. Lennon sent in five crosses (one accurate) and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Lennon did well to get forward and provide scoring opportunities for his teammates as he created three chances, although nothing came directly from those chances. He also continued to be active defensively as he made three interceptions, made two clearances and committed two fouls. Lennon continues to provide crosses and create opportunities as he pushes up the field while he also maintains his defensive abilities. He has recorded four assists (one secondary), created 51 chances and has sent in 142 crosses in just 19 appearances this season. Atlanta will host Nashville on Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Barco - Records assist against D.C. United Barco created two chances and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Barco was credited with an assist on Atlanta's winning goal as he touched a pass over to Marcelino Moreno who did the rest and finished with a shot from distance in the 82nd minute. Barco took one shot (off target), sent in four crosses (one accurate) and showed good possession of the ball and physicality as he drew eight fouls. He now has four goals and four assists (one secondary) through 13 appearances this season. Three goals and three assists from those totals have come in his last five starts. Atlanta will host Nashville on Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelino Moreno - Scores, assists against D.C. United Moreno scored a goal on three shots (one on target) and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Moreno had a huge impact on the match as he helped open the scoring with a great pass through the defense for Josef Martinez in the 25th minute and then scored the winner himself with a shot from distance in the 82nd minute that curled along the ground into the bottom corner of the net. Moreno finished with two chances created, one inaccurate cross, two interceptions and four fouls drawn. He has had a productive season to this point with seven goals and three assists (one secondary) through 21 appearances. Atlanta will host Nashville at home Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martínez - Scores opener against D.C. United Martinez scored a goal on three shots (two on target) and recorded a secondary assist in Saturday's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Martinez opened the scoring with a goal in the 25th minute as he slipped in behind the defense just onside and finished his chance to the bottom corner of the net. He also helped score Atlanta's second goal as he was involved in the build up and was credited a secondary assist. Martinez now has six goals in 14 appearances this season. He should be available for Atlanta's match against Nashville on Saturday, but will be on international duty for the Venezuelan National Team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place in early September.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Makes six saves against D.C. United Guzan made six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against D.C. United.

Impact Guzan allowed the goal on a free kick as he was caught out a bit when giving defensive assignments to his teammates, but he made up for it with a bunch of key saves. He has now made 52 saves, allowed 18 goals and has kept five clean sheets through 16 starts this season. Atlanta will host Nashville on Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martínez - Called up to national team Martinez has been called up to the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Sept. 2, 5 and 9.

Impact Martinez will likely join up with the national team after Saturday's MLS match against Nashville. Atlanta's clash against Orlando City on Sept. 10 might be too soon for Martinez to return, but he should be back by the following game against Cincinnati.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Hernandez - Called up to national team Hernandez has been called up to the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Sept. 2, 5 and 9.

Impact Hernandez will likely join up with the national team after Saturday's MLS match against Nashville. Atlanta's clash against Orlando City on Sept. 10 might be too soon for Hernandez to return, but he should be back by the following game against Cincinnati.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Sosa - Out at least a week Sosa missed Saturday's victory against D.C. with a lower body injury, and he will be out for at least another week according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Doug Roberson.

Impact Luiz Araujo could replace Sosa in central midfield for Saturday's clash against Nashville.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Robinson - Recalled to national side Robinson has been called up by the USMNT for upcoming World Cup qualifiers during Sept. 2, 5 and 8.

Impact Robinson was a major presence during his national side's success at the Gold Cup and he'll return to the team to kick off the journey to the 2022 World Cup. Should he play all three games, he may skip the Sept. 10 match against Orlando City, so watch out for that situation.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

George Bello - To rejoin national team Bello received a call-up to the USMNT World Cup qualifiers, which will take place on Sept. 2, 5, and 8.

Impact Bello has started five straight games since returning from the Gold Cup and could miss one match after playing for his national side, as the Sept. 10 game against Orlando City could be too close between games.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United FC looks to keep 4-game win streak alive against Nashville SC

Atlanta United FC seeks to keep a four-game win streak alive when it hosts Nashville SC

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luiz Araujo - Receiving starts Araujo has started each of the last two matches in the midfield, producing five shots and two chances created.

Impact Araujo had to wait a couple matches for his visa to go through, but now that that's not an issue, he's started both matches in which he's been available. It looks like he'll have a guaranteed spot in the XI the rest of the way, possibly taking away minutes for Matheus Rossetto.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLS All-Star Game: Top moments from MLS vs. Liga MX

Major League Soccer's elite topped the best from Liga MX on Wednesday at the MLS All-Star Game. Check out the best moments!

AUGUST 26, 2021

Atlanta United's Martinez, Hernandez called up by Venezuela Atlanta United will likely be without striker Josef Martinez and fullback Ronald Hernandez for at least one game during its push to secure a...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • AJC.COM

MLS All-Star Game 2021: How to watch, start, channel and more from MLS vs. Liga MX

Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between MLS and Liga MX before the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday.

AUGUST 25, 2021

Extratime Live: Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paxton Pomykal, Brad Guzan talk Shark Week at All-Star ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Miles Robinson on Atlanta United's resurgence, USMNT aims & more ' MLSSoccer.com In a year that has already seen him break through at the international level, Miles Robinson has also checked off a milestone individual acc...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM