It’s another quick turnaround as we head into Gameweek 5 of MLS Fantasy Soccer. As was the case in Gameweek 3, it’s a huge card with 22 teams facing double fixtures. Only FC Dallas, Colorado, Montreal and Vancouver have one match.

Goalkeeper

Must Have

Quentin Westberg (Toronto FC) is a must on the bench for anyone playing a keeperoo. Toronto are at home to a Montreal side they defeated 1-0 last week. If the home game is as comfortable as the win in Quebec last time, double Toronto defensive cover is essential.

Think About

Ryan Meara (New York Red Bulls) has a promising game against DC United but should find it tougher against Philadelphia at the weekend.

Columbus also face the Union as well as a ‘Hell is Real’ derby against FC Cincinnati, so Eloy Room ($8.5m) is worth considering as back up to Westberg.

Matt Turner (New England) faces New York City at home before a visit to Chicago and is another contender for the second goalkeeper spot.

Defenders

Must Have

As mentioned above, doubling up on TFC defence could bring big returns. Richie Laryea ($7.0m) sat out against Montreal but if he returns, he will be looking for his third goal of the regular season as well as a clean sheet.

Beware of

Atlanta and LAFC both conceded three times in Gameweek 4 and don’t look as reliable at the back as in previous years.

Midfield

Must Have

Again, it’s hard to look past Toronto. Alejandro Pozuelo is essential and a solid captaincy choice.

Strongly Consider

Sebastian Blanco (Portland Timbers) scored another spectacular goal against Real Salt Lake and is a good option for this week.

Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus Crew) had a quiet game against FC Cincinnati but has the return fixture this week along with a tricky contest against Philadelphia.

Nicolas Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders) has scored seven and eight points in his last two games. Don’t be surprised if he hits a similar level against RSL and/or Portland.

Forwards

Strongly Consider

Diego Rossi (LAFC) seems to step up in the absence of Carlos Vela and is a very reasonable $9.6m.

Likewise, Gustavo Bou (New England) seems to have found a way to continue being productive without Carles Gil, scoring in each of his last two games.

Think About

Bradley Wright Phillips ($5.5m) is a cheaper way into the LAFC attack and Daryl Dike (Orlando City) has made an excellent start to his MLS career, including fantasy scores of 10 and 13 in the past three games.