Left fullback Greg Garza, 7: He had a huge tackle in the 70th minute to stop a potential goal-scoring chance for Montreal. He remains as active as ever up and down the pitch, finishing with a team-high 65 touches, but a passing accuracy of 68.6 percent.

Holding midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, 6: As with Parkhurst, Larentowicz labored diligently in the second half to try to blunt Montreal's man advantage.

Midfielder Carlos Carmona, 7: His steal and pass to Villalba led to Atlanta United's first goal by Kenwyne Jones. He and Julian Gressel, Larentowicz and the subs were almost able to hold onto the valuable point.

Midfielder Julian Gressel, 6: He was subbed at halftime following the red card to Pirez and the need to bring on another central defender. He was credited with one scoring chance.

Left midfielder Miguel Almiron, 7: The lithe Paraguayan might still be running up and down the Stade Saputo pitch. The tackle he received in the first half from Victor Cabrera should have resulted in a red card. The skill he showed before that red card was sublime.

Right midfielder Hector Villalba, 7: Back on the right wing after starting the previous two games as striker, Villalba earned an assist on Atlanta United's first goal. He played 80 minutes and ran his legs off, especially in the second half when Atlanta United bunkered to preserve a point. He did switch off at one point in the second half and allowed the man he was supposed to be tracking to chase down a ball on Atlanta United's end line.

Striker Kenwyne Jones, 8: Making his first start this season, he scored his first goal and worked hard as a hold-up man. Martino was very pleased with his performance.

SUBS

Centerback Anton Walkes, 6: The Spurs loanee came on for the start of the second half following the red card to Pirez. It was his second bit of action this season.

Midfielder Kevin Kratz, 6: He made his first appearance this season, coming on for Jones in the 73rd minute.

Midfielder Chris McCann, 6: He came on in the 80th minute for Villalba.

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