My players ratings for Atlanta United's following Saturday's 0-0 draw with New England at Gillette Stadium:
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, 7: Came out and stuff Diego Fagundez in the 23rd minute in a one-on-one. ... Saved a long shot by Kei Kamara in the second half. ... Punched away a corner that came after that save. ... Admitted he got lucky when he mis-hit a punch. ... Saved a weak shot on the game's final play. ... Finished with four saves and claimed four crosses.
Right fullback Anton Walkes, 7: Turned defense into offense with a fine tackle in the 14th minute that lead to a Hector Villalba shot. ... Got up the field again in the 35th minute and tried a left-footed shot that was turned away for a corner. ... Created one chance and made two tackles, including a crucial block/tackle in the second half.
Centerback Michael Parkhurst, 6: Part of a group that posted its sixth shutout in seven games and 11th this season. ... Also had a key clearance in the second half.
Centerback Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, 6: Hit a 60-yard pass to Villalba around the 20th minute. ... Earned a yellow card in the first half, meaning one more and he will be suspended for accumulation again. ... His foul resulted in the free kick that gave New England one more chance at game's end.
Left fullback Greg Garza, NR: Subbed off in the 26th minute after picking up an undisclosed injury.
Holding midfielder Carlos Carmona, 6: Finished with three tackles and completed 86.1 percent of his passes. ... Part of a group that absorbed New England's pressure.
Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, 7: Finished with a team-high five tackles. ... Took a couple of long-range shots. ...
Right midfielder Hector Villalba, 6: Glancing header just barely went wide in the 14th minute. ... Had three shots, none on goal.
Attacking midfielder Julian Gressel, 5: After a quiet first half, he started to influence the game in the second half with a run around the right that led to a corner kick. ...
Left midfielder Chris McCann, 5: In for Yail Asad, McCann took a Brad Guzan knee to the jaw while defending a set piece early in the game. ...
Striker Josef Martinez, 6: Though he made run after run, he really didn't have much service throughout the game. ... Finished with three shots, one on goal.
SUBS
Yamil Asad (on for Garza, 27th minute), 5: Tried to influence the game, but wasn't able to do much.
Kenwyne Jones (on for Martinez, 79th minute), NR.
Jacob Peterson (on for Villalba, 79th minute), NR.
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