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Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez (left quad) to miss match with Seattle Sounders

When Atlanta United heads to Seattle to take on the Sounders on Friday (7 p.m. PT; FS1, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360AM | TICKETS), they will be without Major League Soccer’s leading scorer through the first four weeks of the season.


Atlanta announced on Tuesday that forward Josef Martinez will miss 4-6 weeks with a left quad injury he suffered last week while with Venezuela for CONMEBOL 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying.


Atlanta is tied for second in the Eastern Conference with six points (2-1-0) and the second-best offense in the league with 11 goals through three games.

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