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Atlanta United will host Columbus in the first round of the MLS playoffs at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

For those who are new supporters of the team, here's a guide to the players that helped the Five Stripes become the first MLS expansion team since Seattle in 2009 to clinch a spot in the postseason.

Appearances/starts: 30/27.

One of the team's three Designated Players. ... Signed from Lanus in Argentina's first division. ... Scored nine goals with 13 assists. ... Very fast, has great vision and is tenacious on defense. ... Reportedly a target of clubs in Europe. ... Returned from hamstring injury that cost him four games to play in second half of 2-2 draw with Toronto.

Atlanta United acquired him in the expansion draft from Orlando City. ... Very fast and has done well in spot starts at left back.

Position: Midfielder/Forward

Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Appearances/starts: 32/31.

Like many of the midfielders on the roster, he can be deployed at a variety of positions. ... Very quick with a solid right-footed shot. ... Atlanta United acquired him on a loan from Velez Sarsfield in Argentina. ... Finished regular season with seven goals and 13 assists. ...A tough defender in the Gerardo Martino's pressing system.

Can play right or left fullback, but prefers to play on the right side. ... Atlanta United acquired him in a trade following the expansion draft. ... Played at Lassiter High and Berry College.

Appearances/starts: 1/0 (with Atlanta United).

Acquired in a trade with D.C. United. ... Has yet to make an appearance for Atlanta United. ... MLS Defender of the Year in 2006. ... Two appearances in MLS Cup with Houston in 2011 and '12.

Twitter: @andrewcarleton7

The team's first Homegrown Player signing. ... Atlanta United beat out at least one club in Europe to sign him. ... A very confident player who plays older than his 16 years. ...

Position: Defensive midfielder

Appearances/starts: 31/30.

Signed after Atalanta in Italy terminated his contract by mutual consent. ... Made more than 150 appearances with two different teams in Italy. ... Very calm on the ball. ... Formed a solid partnership with Jeff Larentowicz in the center of the field. ... Scored two goals with two assists.

Appearances/starts: 26/25.

Acquired on a season-long loan with an option to purchase from Tijuana in Mexico's first division. ... A good crosser of the ball. ... Has missed the past few games after sustaining a series of hamstring injuries in September. ... Has two goals and five assists.

The team's second Homegrown Player signing. ... Has represented the U.S. on a variety of levels of youth national teams. ... Product of Georgia United.

Home: Neustadt an der Aisch, Germany

Appearances/starts: 32/24.

Selected with the eight pick in the first round of the SuperDraft. ... Can play most positions in the midfield. ... Favorite to win MLS Rookie of the Year. ... Has five goals and nine assists. ... Fast and tough with an example being him chasing down Jozy Altidore and shouldering him off the ball in Sunday's draw.

Home: Evergreen Park, Ill.

Appearances/starts: 14/14.

Acquired from Middlesbrough in the English Premier League. ... Had a shutout streak of 541 minutes, sixth longest in league history. ... Good with his feet at distributing the ball.

Home: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England

Twitter: @harrisonheathy1

Acquired in a trade with Orlando City, where he played previous three seasons. ... He is the son of Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath, who is formerly the coach at Orlando.

Home: Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago

Appearances/starts: 17/5.

One of the first players signed by Atlanta United. ... Scored 86 goals as a player in England in the Premier League, Championship and League One. ... At 6-foot-2, he is a big target in the penalty box for crosses or on corner kicks. ... Has two goals this season.

Appearances/starts: 18/18.

Acquired in the expansion draft from Sporting Kansas City, where he made seven appearances. ... Started team's first 18 games before sustaining an injury at Columbus.

Home: Eschweiler, Germany

Appearances/starts: 20/5.

Grew up in the Bayer Leverkusen academy in Germany. ... Signed with MLS and joined Philadelphia last season. ... Was acquired by Atlanta United in a trade. ... Excellent at free kicks.

Position: Midfielder/Centerback

Home: West Chester, Pa.

Appearances/starts: 33/30.

Signed as a free agent. ... Has more than 300 appearances in MLS. ... Won the MLS Cup with Colorado. ... Can play defensive midfielder or centerback. ... Pairs well with Carmona in the middle of the field.

Home: Valencia, Valenzuela

Twitter: @JosefMartinez17

Appearances/starts: 20/17.

Acquired as a Designated Player on loan from Torino in Italy's first division. ... Can play as a lone striker, second striker or winger. ... Has 19 goals this season ... Very fast, a very good leaper and good with either foot.

Appearances/starts: 23/9.

Among the first players signed by Atlanta United. ... Spent majority of his career in England, with more than 350 appearances for Wigan Athletic and Burnley. ... Has played across the midfield and at left fullback.

Home: Manchester, England

Appearances/starts: 20/16.

Acquired in a trade with Seattle. ... Notched the first assist in team history. ... Has one goal this season, an important one that tied Philadelphia 2-2. ... Made more than 200 appearances in England playing for teams in the Premier League and Championship.

Appearances/starts: 33/33.

Team captain. ... Acquired in a trade with Columbus, where he was also captain. ... Reads games very well and has formed solid partnership with Leandro Gonzalez Pirez in the center of the defense.

Twitter: @jacobpeterson37

Appearances/starts: 10/1.

Signed as a free agent after spending the previous five seasons with Sporting Kansas City. ... Has nine appearances with three goals.

Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Appearances/starts: 32/32.

Acquired from Estudiantes in Argentina's first division. ... Made more than 100 appearances for clubs in Argentina and Belgium. ... Has played for Argentina's youth national teams. ... Does have a tendency to pick up yellow cards because of his aggressive style.

Veteran has spent time with many MLS clubs. ... Acquired from the New York Red Bulls in a trade.

Position: Centerback/fullback

Twitter: @_milesrobinson_

Selected No. 2 in the first round of the SuperDraft. ... All-ACC performer at Syracuse. ... An aerial threat on set pieces. ... Has yet to make an appearance in league games this season.

Atlanta United's first signed player. ... Came from Greek-power Panathinaikos. ... Mother is American. ... Has one appearance this season.

Home: Chula, Vista, Calif.

Appearances/starts: 13/0.

Acquired from Tijuana where he was a teammate of Garza. ... Has played at striker and as right midfielder. ... Has one goal and one assist in 13 league appearances. ... Sustained a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for past few games.

Home: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Appearances/starts: 34/34.

The team's first Designated Player. ... Has an inconsistent first touch but it one of the faster players in MLS. ... Played at San Lorenzo in Argentina, a club he joined 10 years ago. ... Scored 13 goals with 11 assists.

Position: Centerback/Defensive midfielder

Appearances/starts: 20/17.

Acquired on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. ... Can play centerback or defensive midfielder. ... Fast with a good passing range.

Position: Midfielder/Fullback

Selected in third round of SuperDraft. .... Can play in midfield or fullback. ... Captained the Harvard team. ... No appearances in league games this season.

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MLS playoffs: Get to know Atlanta United's players

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Atlanta United will host Columbus in the first round of the MLS playoffs at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN2. For those who are new supporters of the team, here's a guide to the players that helped the Five Stripes become the first MLS expansion team since Seattle in 2009 to clinch a spot in the postseason.

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General Sherman
November 1864
400 survived the razing

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http://blog.cudoo.com/10-interesting-facts-about-atlanta-ga