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Record-breaker Martinez thrilled to add MLS champion to long list of 2018 accolades

The Atlanta United forward had a historic season, but he values Saturday's final victory over any individual accomplishments

Record-breaker. MVP. Golden Boot winner. Josef Martinez sure earned a lot of accolades in 2018.

But one is more important to the Venezuelan star than all of the others: MLS Cup champion.

Martinez did what he does best in Saturday night's MLS Cup final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, scoring the opening goal of a 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers. The goal helped Martinez earn the MLS Cup final MVP, another honor on the long list amassed this season.