MLS Fantasy is back! With just eight rounds to go, now is the time to make some big moves up the leaderboards. There are 11 games on Sunday to build a team around, so let’s jump right back in and touch on the top players and values at each position.
Goalkeepers
Stefan Frei will look to add to his league-leading 11 clean sheets on the season at home against Atlanta United on Sunday. Atlanta have scored just two goals over their last four away matches in MLS play.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price | |
1. Stefan Frei | SEA |
| $9.2 | |
2. Roman Bürki | STL |
| $10.2 | |
3. Yohei Takaoka | VAN | vs. SJ | $6.3 | |
4. Steve Clark | HOU | vs. POR | $7.9 | |
5. Jonathan Bond | LA | vs. RSL | $6.6 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Carlos Coronel | RBNY | vs. DC | $6.1 |
2. Spencer Richey | CHI | vs. ORL | $4.8 |
3. Tomas Romero | TOR | vs. MTL | $5.1 |
Defenders
Julian Gressel is one of several players adapting to life with a new club. With the departure of Lucas Zelarayán, Gressel should see plenty of opportunities to contribute on the attacking end. Regardless of whether Columbus keep a clean sheet at home against Cincinnati, look for Gressel to be active on set pieces and in open play to potentially pile up both defensive and attacking points.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Julian Gressel | CLB | vs. CIN | $9.9 |
2. Yeimar | SEA | vs. ATL | $12.1 |
3. John Tolkin | RBNY | vs. DC | $9.1 |
4. Álvaro Barreal | CIN | at CLB | $10.9 |
5. Diego Palacios | LAFC | vs. COL | $9.0 |
6. Richie Laryea | VAN | vs. SJ | $10.2 |
7. Tim Parker | STL | vs. ATX | $9.7 |
8. Ryan Hollingshead | LAFC | vs. COL | $7.3 |
9. Brooks Lennon | ATL | at SEA | $11.4 |
10. Alex Roldan | SEA | vs. ATL | $8.3 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Caleb Wiley | ATL | at SEA | $5.6 |
2. Andrés Reyes | RBNY | vs. DC | $5.5 |
3. Adam Lundkvist | ATX | at STL | $4.0 |
Midfielders
Ryan Gauld racked up a massive 24-point haul in Round 21, and he’s averaged over 14 fantasy points per round across the last four rounds. With Julian Gressel out of the equation, Gauld should gobble up the majority of set pieces for Vancouver. Look for him to continue fueling the attack in a favorable home match with San Jose.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Ryan Gauld | VAN | vs. SJ | $11.7 |
2. Héctor Herrera | HOU | vs. POR | $11.1 |
3. Emanuel Reynoso | MIN | at NYC | $9.6 |
4. Thiago Almada | ATL | at SEA | $13.6 |
5. Eduard Löwen | STL | vs. ATX | $11.1 |
6. Luciano Acosta | CIN | at CLB | $13.9 |
7. Lorenzo Insigne | TOR | vs. MTL | $10.4 |
8. Sebastían Driussi | ATX | at STL | $9.4 |
9. Nicolás Lodeiro | SEA | vs. ATL | $9.2 |
10. Cristian Espinoza | SJ | at VAN | $12.4 |
11. Riqui Puig | LA | vs. RSL | $10.1 |
12. Diego Rossi | CLB | vs. CIN | $9.5 |
13. Santiago Rodríguez | NYC | vs. MIN | $9.9 |
14. Evander | POR | at HOU | $9.7 |
15. Frankie Amaya | RBNY | vs. DC | $8.6 |
16. Xherdan Shaqiri | CHI | vs. ORL | $8.4 |
17. Jonathan Osorio | TOR | vs. MTL | $10.1 |
18. Cristian Roldan | SEA | vs. ATL | $8.3 |
19. Jamiro Monteiro | SJ | at VAN | $7.7 |
20. Facundo Torres | ORL | at CHI | $10.1 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Aziel Jackson | STL | vs. ATX | $5.2 |
2. Ryan Raposo | VAN | vs. SJ | $4.4 |
3. Ethan Finlay | ATX | at STL | $5.8 |
Forwards
Dénis Bouanga will look to pick right up where he left off in Leagues Cup, bagging six goals in 256 minutes. He sits just one goal back of Hany Mukhtar in the Golden Boot presented by Audi standings, and a home matchup with Colorado presents a prime opportunity for Bouanga to add to his haul.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Dénis Bouanga | LAFC | vs. COL | $10.8 |
2. Cucho Hernández | CLB | vs. CIN | $11.5 |
3. Carlos Vela | LAFC | vs. COL | $9.3 |
4. Cristian Arango | RSL | at LA | $9.0 |
5. Teemu Pukki | MIN | at NYC | $9.3 |
6. Jefferson Savarino | RSL | at LA | $10.1 |
7. Giorgos Giakoumakis | ATL | at SEA | $8.2 |
8. Aaron Boupendza | CIN | at CLB | $9.5 |
9. Brian White | VAN | vs. SJ | $8.6 |
10. Diego Rubio | COL | at LAFC | $9.1 |
1. Dante Vanzeir | RBNY | vs. DC | $5.3 |
2. Stipe Biuk | LAFC | vs. COL | $4.9 |
3. Talles Magno | NYC | vs. MIN | $4.8 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Ryan Gauld | VAN | vs. SJ | $11.7 |
2. Dénis Bouanga | LAFC | vs. COL | $10.8 |
3. Cucho Hernández | CLB | vs. CIN | $11.5 |
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Expert advice
I’m locking in on the top goal threats from home teams with good matchups. Dénis Bouanga was a man on fire in Leagues Cup and should continue to see chances come his way against Colorado. Dante Vanzeir could have Lewis Morgan back serving him up, and at home against D.C. I’m expecting Red Bulls to find a way to feed their target man. Cucho Hernández will look to impact the scoresheet in the Hell is Real derby, while Jordan Morris and Brian White both have the ability to tickle the twine in their respective matchups.
Check out my squad for Round 27:
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Expert advice:
- The Crew are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches in all competitions (W7-L0-D3).
- CF Montréal haven’t lost any of their last six MLS meetings with Toronto (W5-L0-D1).
- The Fire have won five of their last six regular season matches, including the last three in a row.
- St. Louis City SC have won eight of their 12 home matches this year, while Austin FC have won four of their last six regular season matches.
- Atlanta United have won three of their last 29 road matches in all competitions.
- Real Salt Lake are unbeaten in nine straight regular season matches (W6-D3-L0).
Check out my predictions for Round 27:
