Atlanta United did not field the best lineup for a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match on Wednesday.
That will change when the expansion team makes its first visit to Mapfre Stadium on Saturday to face Columbus Crew SC.
Atlanta United lost 3-2 to second division Miami FC in a Round of 16 match with a roster of largely unproven players.
“The eight core players that were left behind in Atlanta (for the Open Cup) will be back this weekend,” United coach Tata Martino told MLSsoccer.com. “We now need to focus on MLS and qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs.