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Starting XI and roster notes: Atlanta United hosts Toronto FC in first conference matchup of the season

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Atlanta United Starting XI vs. Toronto FC

Brad Guzan (C), Brooks Lennon, Miles Robinson, Juanjo Purata, Andrew Gutman, Matheus Rossetto (Amar Sejdic - 90'), Franco Ibarra, Thiago Almada, Luiz Araújo, Caleb Wiley (Derrick Etienne Jr. - 59'), Miguel Berry (Giorgos Giakoumakis - 59')

Atlanta United reserves not used

Luis Abram, Noah Cobb, Jackson Conway, Ajani Fortune, Ronald Hernández, Quentin Westberg

Toronto FC starting XI

Sean Johnson, Matt Hedges, Sigurd Rosted, Raoul Petretta, Michael Bradley (c), Mark-Anthony Kaye, Jonathan Osorio, Richie Laryea, Brandon Servania (Kosi Thompson - 90+4'), Federico Bernardeschi, Adama Diomande (Ayo Akinola - 45' - Hugo Mbongue - 73')

Yellow cards

  • Franco Ibarra 56' 🟨
  • Derrick Etienne Jr. 64' 🟨

Scoring Summary

  1. TOR - Federico Bernardeschi 52’ (Michael Bradley) ⚽
  2. ATL - Matheus Rossetto 60' (Thiago Almada, Derrick Etienne Jr.) ⚽

Roster Notes

  • Miguel Berry got his first start since joining Atlanta United in February.
  • Derrick Etienne Jr. made his 150th MLS regular season appearance if he plays on Saturday.
  • Thiago Almada is coming off earning MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire for his game-tying and game-winning goals in Atlanta United's 2-1 win last week against San Jose.

Atlanta United Player Availability

  • As of Friday, Giorgos Giakoumakis's visa was approved. He was available for selection for the first time and came on as a second-half substitute to make his MLS and club debut.
  • Santiago Sosa was unavailable due to suspension.
Atlanta United starting XI against Toronto FC on Saturday, March 4, 2023
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