JOSEF MARTINEZ NEWS

Araujo scores as Atlanta United defeat Miami 2-0

Rocco Rios Novo stopped the the shots he faced while Luiz Araujo scored as Atlanta United earned a 2-0 victory over Inter Miami

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Miami Martinez scored a goal and recorded an assist in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Inter Miami. He took three shots (two on target) and created three chances in the match overall.

Impact Martinez made his first MLS start since April 2 after recovering from a knee injury that required minor surgery, but he was already up running at full strength Sunday, setting up Luiz Araujo's opener before netting himself early in the second half. Despite the injury, he's averaging just under one direct goal involvement per 90 minutes this season and he'll want to maintain that level of play next weekend against Toronto FC, which have conceded 29 times in 15 matches.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready to start Martinez (knee) is expected to be fit enough to start in Sunday's clash against Inter Miami, Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda said Monday.

Impact Martinez missed seven MLS games with a knee injury he suffered in early April, but he returned an played the second half against Columbus just before the international break. He is now expected to be able to start up front next weekend versus Miami.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench against Columbus Martinez (knee) subbed into Saturday's match against the Crew at halftime and he created two chances in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Martinez made his return to the pitch Saturday nearly two months after undergoing surgery on his knee in early April. He will continue to work towards full fitness during the international break and might be ready to start once again versus Inter Miami on June 19.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United loses Ronald Hernández (knee) for 3-4 months

Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernández will miss three to four months after injuring his knee last weekend in a 2-1 loss to Columbus

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United takes on the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United hosts the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United takes road losing streak into matchup with Nashville

Atlanta United visits Nashville aiming to end a three-game road losing streak

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josef Martinez returns to Atlanta United training: "He's making a lot of progress" ' MLSSoccer.com Your eyes are not deceiving you, Atlanta United fans.

MAY 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Atlanta United's Josef Martinez progressing well in training Josef Martinez is starting to resemble his former MVP-winning self in the team’s training exercises, manager Gonzalo Pineda said Thursday.

MAY 19, 2022 • AJC.COM

Questionable for weekend Martinez (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Martinez has missed Atlanta's last six MLS games since undergoing knee surgery in early April, but he has a chance of playing on Saturday according to Atlanta United's injury report. Ronaldo Cisneros has scored four goals in five starts as his center forward replacement.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution take road losing streak into matchup against Atlanta United

The New England Revolution travel to Atlanta United looking to break a three-game road skid

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US defender Miles Robinson hurts leg in Atlanta United win

Atlanta defender Miles Robinson has been stretchered off the field after collapsing to the artificial turf with a non-contact injury to his left leg in Atlanta’s 4-1 win over the C...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United takes home losing streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire

Atlanta United hosts the Chicago Fire looking to break a two-game home skid

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progressing with recovery Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda said Thursday that Martinez (knee) doing double-sessions in rehab and is progressing well with his recovery.

Impact Martinez underwent surgery on his knee back in early April, and he's still on track to return in mid-June. Atlanta has drawn one and lost three of the four matches they've played without him so far, and his center forward replacement Ronaldo Cisneros has one goal in those games.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal hosts Atlanta United in conference action

CF Montreal faces Atlanta United in Eastern Conference action

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter Miami faces Atlanta United after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 1-0, Inter Miami hosts Atlanta United

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United tries to move on after losing keeper Guzan

Brad Guzan has been the last defense for Atlanta United almost since the beginning of the franchise

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United hosts Cincinnati in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United hosts Cincinnati in a conference matchup

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United faces Charlotte FC after shutout win

A game after shutting out D.C

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United's Martinez has knee surgery, out 6 to 8 weeks

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez, the 2018 MLS MVP, is expected to miss six to eight weeks following knee surgery

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out six-to-eight weeks Martinez (knee) is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery Wednesday.

Impact Martinez is expected to miss at minimum two months after suffering a knee injury in the 62nd minute against D.C. The procedure was completed "to clean out debris in his right knee." With no return in the near future, expect forwards Marcelino Moreno or Dom Dwyer to fill in for his position at Atlanta.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Charlotte Martinez (knee) has been listed as out by Atlanta ahead of Sunday's clash against Charlotte FC, according to Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Martinez played 62 minutes against D.C. last weekend and has since been to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to evaluate discomfort in his knee, and he's now going to miss at least Sunday's game while he recovers. Dom Dwyer or possibly Marcelino Moreno could fill in for him up front against Charlotte.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United star Josef Martinez getting knee examined, Ozzie Alonso suffers torn ACL ' MLSSoccer.com Atlanta United star striker Josef Martinez has traveled to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for a reexamination of his rig...

APRIL 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dealing with knee discomfort Martinez is traveling to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to evaluate some discomfort he's been feeling in his knee, Atlanta United announced Monday.

Impact Martinez was subbed out of Saturday's victory over D.C. United in the 62nd minute as he was dealing with his knee issue, but the severity of his potential injury won't be clear until the results from the medical center come back. Atlanta's next game is Sunday against Charlotte FC.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal again Martinez scored one goal during a 3-3 draw Saturday versus Montreal.

Impact Martinez scored two goals across three MLS appearances he logged during March. Going into April, fantasy managers should consider him one of the league's most promising strikers.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE