ATLANTA, GEORGIA—Atlanta United star Venezuelan striker Josef Martinez revealed pressure is part of his life as a player in Major League Soccer.
The MLS MVP in 2018 said as the lone star of the team due to the hamstring injury of Luiz Araújo, Martinez said he is doing his best to carry his team on his back at all times.
Despite the pressure, Martinez said he is happy that he recently scored his first MLS goal this year and that his team has won two of its latest home games.
He said to advance further in the MLS 2022 season the team needs also to win away games.
“While we took six points, and we played two home matches,” Martinez said.
“So if we want to be a good team, we have to win home and also be able to win away matches. We can’t just be a team that wins at home,” Martinez added.
Earlier, Martinez has made it to the 2022 Major League Soccer Team of the Week after helping his team beat the visiting Sporting Kansas FC at home at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium 3-1 on February 27.
The three goals were provided by Luiz Araújo, Dom Dwyer, and Caleb Wiley.
Although Martinez failed to score a goal, he dished out two assists in their victory.
