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Atlanta Utd fall short despite dominating possession in the attacking third

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Ezequiel Barco - Has quiet game in winBarco created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 Olympics victory against Egypt.

ImpactBarco was much quieter against Egypt on Sunday than he was in the opener against Australia, but his side won the three points and is in a much better position to advance because of it. He will try to bounce back Wednesday against group leaders Spain.

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Marcelino Moreno - Takes four shots in lossMoreno took four shots (three on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Columbus.

ImpactMoreno was an attacking juggernaut against the Crew on Saturday, but he just couldn't beat an inspired Eloy Room to grab an equalizer. He has posted 10 shots (seven on target) and 13 chances created in his last three appearances, and if he keeps that level of production up then the goals will come eventually.

JULY 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lennon - Creates three chances in lossLennon 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.

ImpactLennon 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 lossMartinez took two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Columbus.

ImpactMartinez 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

Pedro Santos - Takes two shots in winSantos took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United. He also made five clearances, an interception and won three of four tackles i...

ImpactSantos was excellent on both sides of the ball playing at left back on Saturday, and he played a crucial part in his side's tight victory. He will want to have a similar performance Friday against seventh-placed NYCFC.

JULY 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Creates three chances in winZelarayan made an interception and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

ImpactZelarayan came off the bench at halftime and was a creative threat to Atlanta on Saturday, and he grabbed a secondary assist for Jonathan Mensah's goal. He should return to the starting XI for Friday's game against NYCFC, which are seventh in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Keeps clean sheet against AtlantaRoom made five saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

ImpactRoom kept his second consecutive clean sheet on Saturday, and his fifth overall of the season. He might be a bit busier Friday against NYCFC, which have scored 21 goals in 13 MLS matches.

JULY 25, 2021•ROTOWIRE