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Marcelino Moreno - Takes two shots in win Moreno took two shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Sunday's 1-0 victory against LAFC.

Impact Moreno couldn't extend his goal streak on Sunday, but he was still active and dangerous against LAFC. He will like his chances to get back on the score sheet Wednesday against Toronto FC, which have conceded an MLS-high 40 goals in 19 matches this season.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Guzan - Keeps clean sheet against LAFC Guzan made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against LAFC.

Impact Guzan kept his fourth clean sheet of the season on Sunday as his side squeaked past LAFC for a victory. On Wednesday he faces last-placed Toronto FC, which have scored 24 goals in 19 MLS matches.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Barco - Records assist against LAFC Barco took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory against LAFC.

Impact Barco set up Josef Martinez's goal on Sunday, meaning he now has two goals and two assists in his three matches since returning from the Olympics. He will be looking for more Wednesday against bottom-of-the-table Toronto FC, which have conceded 40 goals in 19 matches this season.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Scores goal against LAFC Martinez scored a goal and made an interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against LAFC. He took three shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Martinez scored his third goal in his last three appearances on Sunday, this one lifting his side over LAFC. He will hope to make it four in four Wednesday against Toronto FC, which have conceded a whopping 40 goals in 19 matches this season.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United FC hosts Toronto FC in Eastern Conference action

Atlanta United FC takes on Toronto FC in Eastern Conference play

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josef Martínez scores, Atlanta United beats LAFC 1-0 Josef Martínez scored his third goal in his last three appearances and Atlanta United beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 on Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Josef Martínez scores, Atlanta United beats LAFC 1-0 Josef Martínez scored his third goal in his last three appearances and Atlanta United beat Los Angeles FC 1-0 on Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The King is back: Josef Martinez celebrates "special" long-awaited Atlanta home goal ' MLSSoccer.com After Atlanta United’s 1-0 win over LAFC on Sunday night, Josef Martinez met with a fan in the concourse outside the Atlanta locker room. It...

AUGUST 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Josef Martinez scores in the third straight game to beat LAFC, 1-0

Josef Martinez scores in the third straight game to beat LAFC, 1-0

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Fox Sports

Atlanta United-LAFC highlights (Aug. 15, 2021) Josef Martinez scores Atlanta United's lone goal in 1-0 win over LAFC before 67,503 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • AJC.COM

Martínez scores, Guzan has 3 saves as Atlanta beats LAFC 1-0

Josef Martínez scored his third goal in his last three appearances and Atlanta United beat Los Angeles FC 1-0

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks Lennon - Returns to bench Lennon (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against LAFC.

Impact Lennon is back in the squad Sunday after missing the prior two matches with a groin injury. There's a chance he'll come off the bench and if all is well, return to the starting XI next game. Though if that's the case, it's unknown where he'll fit in the XI, as Ronaldo Hernandez has been playing on the right flank the last few matches.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Araujo - Waiting on visa Araujo is still awaiting his visa and may not be eligible for Sunday's match against LAFC, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Araujo joined his new teammates during Friday's session and will likely play if cleared, but not all of the paperwork has been finished just yet. This may leave an opening to fill on the right side of the attack as Jake Mulraney (foot) remains unavailable as well.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Ibarra - Less likely to play Ibarra (hamstring) isn't expected to be available for Sunday's match against LAFC, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Ibarra had trained Friday, but his status is evidently still in question after an injury has kept him out since the end of June. He's started in six of his 10 appearances this season and will hope to regain his place when fit.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United FC takes on Los Angeles FC after Barco's 2-goal game

Ezequiel Barco leads Atlanta United FC into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after scoring two goals against Columbus

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooks Lennon - In training Friday Lennon (groin) participated in Friday's training session, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Lennon has missed the last couple of matches with a strained groin but could return Sunday against LAFC. If he remains unable to play, Ronald Hernandez could keep his place in the starting lineup on the right flank.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Ibarra - Trains Friday Ibarra (hamstring) participated in Friday's training session, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Ibarra hasn't played since the end of June due to a hamstring issue but seems to be nearing his return by joining his teammates for a full training session. It may take until game time to determine whether or not he's passed his fitness tests, but for now things look to be heading on the right track.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Araujo - Joins team for training Araujo participated in Friday's training session, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Araujo just joined Atlanta from Lille last week and may have needed extra time to recover his fitness. Since he's already training with his new team, Araujo may get an early chance to start on the right flank, beginning with Sunday's match against LAFC.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Mulraney - Not seen in training Mulraney (foot) wasn't seen in Friday's training session, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Mulraney has missed the last three matches and still doesn't seem likely to play Sunday against LAFC. The arrival of Luiz Araujo means that Mulraney may not have as many chances to play in any case, but his fitness still isn't assured just yet.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Mexico player, Seattle assistant named Atlanta coach

Former Mexican national team player Gonzalo Pineda has been hired as head coach of Atlanta United

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United hopes Luiz Araújo can spark MLS playoff drive

Atlanta United is hoping Luiz Araújo can provide the offensive boost it needs to rally for a playoff berth over the second half of the MLS season

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Just pure happiness": Ezequiel Barco leads Atlanta past Columbus, ends winless streak ' MLSSoccer.com Since coming to MLS from Independiente in 2018 for a reported $15 million transfer fee, Ezequiel Barco has proven mercurial. In some games,...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Brad Guzan - Concedes two goals against Columbus Guzan made a save but conceded two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Crew.

Impact Guzan was beaten by a Jonathan Mensah header and a late penalty kick from Pedro Santos on Saturday, but his side pulled through for the win with two penalties of their own. Next weekend he will face LAFC, which have scored 23 goals in 17 matches this season.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

George Bello - Records assist in win Bello assisted a goal and made an interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Columbus. He created three chances overall in the match.

Impact Bello set up Ezequiel Barco's opening goal on Saturday for his second assist of the season, and his first since returning to Atlanta after winning the Gold Cup. He will be ready for Sunday's clash against LAFC, which are seventh in the Western Conference.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelino Moreno - Scores goal against Atlanta Moreno scored a goal and created five chances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United. He took four shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Moreno scored from the penalty spot to win the game for his side on Saturday. He has now scored in three consecutive games, and he will hope to extend that streak through next weekend's clash against LAFC, which have conceded 23 times in 17 matches this season.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE