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Josef Martinez, Ezequiel Barco help Atlanta United down Sporting Kansas City

Josef Martinez scored two goals, and Ezequiel Barco had one goal and one assist as Atlanta United notched a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night at Kansas City, Kan.

Martinez scored in the 39th and 76th minutes as he doubled his season output to four goals. The forward set an MLS single-season mark with 31 last year.

Barco tallied in the 47th minute, and Brad Guzan made three saves while recording his second straight shutout and third of the season. Atlanta United (3-3-2, 11 points) have won three of their past four games following a four-game winless streak to open the season.