Starting XI and roster notes: Tristan Muyumba to make 100th appearance with 5-Stripes against Red Bull New York

Atlanta United's return home Saturday will be a historic one for a couple of reasons. 

98. That's the number of days the 5-Stripes has gone without playing a home match this season. Now, they're back at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and head coach Tata Martino has selected his squad to face Red Bull New York for the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. 

100. That's the amount of caps Tristan Muyumba will have for Atlanta United when he starts today. He becomes just the 12th player in club history to reach that distinction. 

And, finally, 1. That's the number of appearances Adrian Gill will have with Atlanta United after he makes his debut Saturday night. The Denver native will join the midfield, filling in for an injured Will Reilly. Gill was signed from Barcelona B in the offseason and is finally named to a starting lineup.  

Rounding out the trio of midfielders is 18-year-old Homegrown talent Cooper Sanchez. Behind him will be a defense and goalkeeper that features four players signed in the last two windows: Lucas Hoyos in goal, Tomás Jacob and Júnior Alonso at center back, and Elías Báez at left back. Joining them at right back is Homegrown Matt Edwards. 

Up front, Atlanta United's heavy hitters will look to make their mark. For Miguel Almirón, the club's captain and number 10, he'll look to continue a streak of goalscoring. Alexey Miranchuk starts as the club's leading producer of goals and assists this season. Fafa Picault will join the two designated players, bringing nearly a decade of MLS experience. 

Here's the full starting XI for Atlanta United vs Red Bull New York:

Lucas Hoyos, Matt Edwards, Tomás Jacob, Júnior Alonso, Elías Báez, Tristan Muyumba, Adrian Gill, Cooper Sanchez, Alexey Miranchuk, Miguel Almirón (C), Fafa Picault

Reserves: Jayden Hibbert, Ronald Hernández, Stian Gregersen, Ignacio Suarez-Couri, Steven Alzate, Adyn Torres, Luke Brennan, Cayman Togashi, Sergio Santos 

Roster Notes:

-- Tristan Muyumba is gearing up to start in what would be his 100th appearance in all competitions with Atlanta United — the 12th player in club history to reach that milestone. The French midfielder scored last time out against Philadelphia Union and ranks second in MLS in tackles won coming into the match. 

-- Adrian Gill will make his debut with Atlanta United after signing with the club back in January. The 20-year-old American will start in the midfield. 

-- Júnior Alonso, the Paraguayan center back who recently featured at the World Cup, will make his home debut with Atlanta United. 

-- Miguel Almirón starts and captains the 5-Stripes after having represented Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. The designated player has scored in three consecutive matches.  

-- Atlanta United's Friday availability report listed three players out for tonight's match, including Jay Fortune, Enea Mihaj and Mauricio Amaro. Will Reilly, who was listed as questionable, was not named to Saturday's matchday squad. 

-- The club announced this morning it signed Ignacio Suarez-Couri to a Short-Term Agreement. The Atlanta United 2 midfielder will be available on the bench.