Starting XI and roster notes: Atlanta United hosts San Jose Earthquakes in MLS regular season opener

Atlanta United Starting XI vs. San Jose Earthquakes

Brad Guzan (C), Brooks Lennon, Miles Robinson, Juanjo Purata (Luis Abram - 80'), Andrew Gutman, Franco Ibarra, Matheus Rossetto (Amar Sejdic - 80'), Thiago Almada, Luiz Araujo, Caleb Wiley (Derrick Etienne Jr. - 56'), Jackson Conway (Miguel Berry - 56')

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Atlanta United reserves not used

Quentin Westberg, Ronald Hernandez, Noah Cobb, Ajani Fortune, Aiden McFadden

San Jose Earthquakes starting XI

Daniel De Sousa Brito, Paul Marie (Carlos Akapo - 61'), Jonathan Mensah, Miguel Trauco (Tanner Beason - 85'), Rodrigues, Carlos Gruezo, Jackson Yueill (C), Jamiro Monteiro (Michael Baldisimo - 85'), Cristian Espinoza (Jack Skahan - 85'), Jeremy Ebobisse, Cade Cowell (Benji Kikanovic - 69')

Yellow cards

• Carlos Gruezo 13' 🟨
• Benji Kikanovic 90+1' 🟨
• Franco Ibarra 90+1' 🟨
• Thiago Almada 90+9' 🟨

Scoring Summary

1. San Jose - Jeremy Ebobisse 12’ (Cristian Espinoza, Rodrigues) ⚽
2. Atlanta - Thiago Almada 90+3' (Brooks Lennon) ⚽
3. Atlanta - Thiago Almada 90+9' ⚽

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Roster Notes

• Brad Guzan and Miles Robinson started their first MLS competition since missing the bulk of the 2022 season due to injury.
• Jackson Conway made his first MLS start for Atlanta United since August 2021 against Columbus Crew.

Atlanta United Player Availability

• Giorgos Giakoumakis was unavailable for selection due to visa.
• Santiago Sosa was unavailable due to suspension.

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