The Atlanta United begin life without superstar forward Josef Martinez on Saturday when they face FC Cincinnati in their 2020 home opener.
Martinez sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during the second half of Atlanta's 2-1 victory over Nashville SC in the season opener last Saturday.
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