Pursuing Goals: Atlanta United Player On Verge Of Making MLS History

Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez scored his 27th goal of the season last weekend to tie the record for most in a single season. “I mean, I tied it, but what I really want is to break it. So once I break it, I’ll be even more happy,” he said.

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It’s rivalry week in Major League Soccer, but there’s one match that would be important even if there weren’t rivals involved.

On Friday night, Atlanta United will visit Orlando City, a matchup that has grown in intensity in the two seasons since Atlanta joined the league as an expansion team.

All eyes will be on United striker Josef Martinez, who is on the verge of making MLS history.