ATLANTA NEWS

Brooks Lennon - Creates three chances in loss Lennon took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Columbus. He also made a block, an interception and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Lennon was a creative threat to the Crew on Saturday from right back, but he couldn't find the right pass to break into Eloy Room's net for an equalizer. On Friday he faces third-placed Orlando City, which have scored 23 goals in 14 matches this season.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Takes two shots in loss Martinez took two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Columbus.

Impact Martinez made his first start since May on Saturday after contracting COVID-19 while on international duty during the Copa America. He looked active against the Crew despite not getting on the score sheet, but he will be looking for his third goal of the season Friday against Orlando City, which have conceded 14 times in as many MLS matches.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Kann - Concedes goal against Columbus Kann made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Crew.

Impact Kann was beaten by a Jonathan Mensah header on Saturday, and he hasn't kept a clean sheet in any of the four games he has played while Brad Guzan is with the U.S. National Team for the Gold Cup. It won't get any easier Friday against Orlando City, which have scored 23 goals in 14 matches this season.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Mulraney - Comes off injured against Columbus Mulraney was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against the Crew in the 32nd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot, created a chance and won one of one tackles in...

Impact Mulraney was off to a bright start in Saturday's game but his time on the field was cut short. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. Atlanta plays Orlando City on Friday.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mensah's goal gives Crew 1-0 victory over Atlanta United

Jonathan Mensah scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute and the Columbus Crew blanked Atlanta United 1-0

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caleb Porter wary of Josef Martinez's return: "He's the best striker in the league when he's healthy" ' MLSSoccer.com Caleb Porter believes in the so-called new coach bump, when teams are energized because of a coaching change and the results suddenly follow...

JULY 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jurgen Damm - Returns to the bench Damm (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Columbus Crew.

Impact Damm came into the match as questionable with injuries holding him back since early May, but he has finally made his return to the bench. Atlanta will be understandably cautious with the midfielder, but he may be in line for a late cameo.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Barco - Takes two shots in defeat Barco tallied two shots (one on target), two chances created, three dribbles, five fouls drawn and 14 dispossessions in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Australia.

Impact Barco was by far the best man on the pitch for his team but even that couldn't help his team avoid a major upset in the opener. He'll be surely primed however for even bigger haul and a performance in the second match versus Egypt as Argentina now have their backs on the wall and have to win big here.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Lopez - Comes off bench against FCC Lopez put two shots off target in 17 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lopez had previously started in nine straight appearances before coming off the bench in this game. It's been difficult for Atlanta to find a reliable striker this season, though Josef Martinez is working his way back into the team and may take over the role soon.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Plays 25 minutes off bench Martinez had a shot on target in 25 minutes off the bench of Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Cincinnati.

Impact Martinez was back in the squad Wednesday after missing the prior month due to injury and because of disagreements with former manager Gabriel Heinze. For now, it looks like he's healthy and ready to move back into the starting XI for Jackson Conway, who started this past game.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United FC faces the Columbus Crew in conference play

Atlanta United FC hosts the Columbus Crew in conference action

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United ties Cincinnati 1-1, winless in 9 straight

Ronald Hernández scored his first MLS goal to help Atlanta play FC Cincinnati to a 1-1 draw Wednesday night in United interim coach Rob Valentino’s first game

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Live updates ' Josef Martinez not starting for Atlanta United vs. FC Cincinnati FC Cincinnati head coach Jaap Stam made three lineup changes from Saturday's match at CF Montreal.

JULY 22, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Atlanta United FC at a crossroads after another coaching change

Once a legendary expansion success story, Atlanta United FC is now struggling to find its way, Doug McIntyre writes.

JULY 21, 2021

Josef Martinez on communications between players and Gabriel Heinze Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez comments on the level of communication between players and former manager Gabriel Heinze.

JULY 20, 2021 • AJC.COM

Striker Josef Martinez happy to be back with Atlanta United

Striker Josef Martinez is looking forward to returning to action with Atlanta United after being told by the former coach to train away from the struggling MLS team

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josef Martinez after Atlanta coaching change: "I'll give my life for this team" ' MLSSoccer.com Josef Martinez wasn't in the mood to look back on the turbulent past few weeks in Atlanta United history with great detail. Turbulent may ev...

JULY 20, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS notebook: FC Cincinnati preparing for Atlanta United's Josef Martinez to play Is Vermeer on the cusp of being replaced in goal?

JULY 20, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Brooks Lennon on Atlanta United managerial change Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon comments on the departure of manager Gabriel Heinze and naming of Rob Valentino as interim.

JULY 19, 2021 • AJC.COM

FC Cincinnati takes on Atlanta United FC after Brenner's 2-goal game

FC Cincinnati plays Atlanta United FC after Brenner registered two goals against Montreal

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josef Martinez - Will play Wednesday Martinez will play in Wednesday's game against FC Cincinnati, according to Joe Patrick of Dirty South Soccer.

Impact Martinez was held from playing in the loss to Nashville on Saturday due to an internal power struggle with manager Gabriel Heinze. With Heinze fired Sunday, there's no longer an obstacle to getting Martinez back on the field. With two goals in his four starts so far, Martinez remains immensely dangerous in the attack and an important piece to the lineup for one of the league's most underperforming teams.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE