JULY 20, 2021 • AJC.COM
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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.
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 teamJULY 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
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 MontrealJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Atlanta United: Josef Martinez situation, results not factors in Gabriel Heinze's departure ' MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United president Darren Eales and technical director Carlos Bocanegra didn’t go into too many details about why the decision was mad...
JULY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Atlanta United fires coach Heinze after disappointing start
Atlanta United’s disappointing record and other undisclosed issues have cost coach Gabriel Heinze his jobJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in squad Saturday Martinez (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against New England.
Impact Martinez is healthy, but something happened between him and manager Gabriel Heinze, so his place is unknown going forward. When healthy and starting, he's one of the best forwards in the league, which makes this situation something to monitor in the coming weeks.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heinze: Josef Martinez is training away from the team, it's a coach's decision ' MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United's attacking issues just got a bit more complicated.
JULY 15, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Training away from team Martinez has been declared fit but is training away from his teammates, according to manager Gabriel Heinze via Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic.
Impact It seems odd to leave out one of the best strikers in a team and the league from training, but that's what has happened with Martinez in the past few days. Given some of the other absences related to international tournaments over the summer, this move seems even more curious due to a limited depth chart. As a result, Cubo Torres will remain an important piece of the lineup heading into Saturday's match against New England.
JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United FC and the New England Revolution take the field
The New England Revolution and Atlanta United FC hit the pitchJULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still not in full training Martinez (illness) has yet to participate in a full training session, according to manager Gabriel Heinze via Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic.
Impact Martinez hasn't played in any of the last four matches and it's not clear when he could return just yet. Cubo Torres is starting to find his groove, so he'll likely continue to start at striker until Martinez is back.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't travel with team Martinez (COVID-19) did not travel for Saturday's match against Chicago, reports the AJC.
Impact Martinez was out after catching COVID-19 and it looks like he'll take another few days to get back his fitness. If he can get in a couple days of training next week, he should be ready as soon as the July 8 contest.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Fire host Atlanta United FC in conference matchup
Atlanta United FC visits the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference playJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finishes Copa America Martinez (COVID-19) could return to Atlanta in the early weeks of July after Venezuela was eliminated from the Copa America, according to Doug Roberson of the AJC.
Impact Martinez still has to figure out his situation after testing positive for a COVID-19 variant while in Brazil, but his return should still be imminent with his national team done for the summer. Cubo Torres and Eric Lopez will keep competing for minutes until Martinez returns.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New York visits Atlanta United FC, looks to avoid 5th consecutive road loss
New York travels to Atlanta United FC looking to end a four-game road skidJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta United FC faces New York City FC after 3 straight draws
Atlanta United FC plays New York City FC after playing to a draw in three straight gamesJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 Martinez tested positive for COVID-19 while with Venezuela for Copa America, per Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer via Daniel Avellaneda of Clarin.
Impact Martinez is likely to be out for much of the next month given this diagnosis and the ease of advancing to the next round in this tournament. Cubo Torres seems like the most natural candidate to take the place of Martinez in the starting lineup until he returns.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty
Major League Soccer clubs are about to head into an extended international break ahead of a busy season for national teamsMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blazed by Gio Savarese, emboldened by Josef Martinez, Venezuelans are thriving in MLS | MLSSoccer.com You need a certain kind of confidence to wear the No. 10 shirt at Santos, the one made legendary by Pele over two decades at the club as he...
MAY 27, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Takes three shots in win Martinez took three shots and made a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal.
Impact Martinez and his side were almost frustrated by Montreal on Saturday until a last-minute headed goal from Marcelino Moreno. Martinez will be looking for his second goal of the season next weekend against Seattle, which have conceded just two goals in five MLS matches.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Vela is MLS's highest paid player at $6.3 million
Los Angeles FC attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this seasonMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
