There’s little time for MLS Fantasy Soccer managers to recover from Gameweek 9. Less than 48 hours later, Gameweek 10 kicks-off as Nashville SC host Minnesota United. The lineups this week will be impacted by some big names away on international duty.

Goalkeeper

Strongly Consider

Eloy Room (Columbus Crew) and Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union) are obvious keeper candidates this week. The Crew have conceded only one goal in their last five home games but there may be fitness concerns regarding Room, so check the starting XI. The Union, meanwhile, have favourable home games against FC Cincinnati and Montreal Impact.

Think About

If you have the budget for a keeperoo Nashville keeper, Joe Willis, is worth a punt. He’s a reasonable $7.4m and has two shut outs in his last three matches.

Defenders

Must Have

Anton Tinnerholm has scored in his last two games for NYCFC, meaning he has four goals, two assists and four clean sheets this season. He faces DC United and New England, both at home.

Strongly Consider

As discussed already, having Columbus and Philadelphia defensive cover looks like a plan this week. If you can afford more than $10m for Jonathan Mensah or Jakob Glesnes, go for it. If you’re looking for cheaper alternatives, there’s Josh Williams and/or Matthew Real.

Think About

Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) racked up a sensational 23 points at DC United, including a goal, two assists and a clean sheet. Still only $8.2m, Lennon could deliver more attacking returns at home to Orlando and NYRB.

Roman Torres or Brad Smith could prove a cheap way into the Seattle defence – if selected.

Midfield

Must Have

Last time out, Nicolas Lodeiro and Joao Paulo (both Seattle Sounders) managed 10 points each. Don’t rule out a repeat if both start against Real Salt Lake and LAFC.

Strongly Consider

Like Lodeiro, Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto FC) is averaging more than 8.5 points per game. If you can justify the $16.5m price, then you’re almost guaranteed a decent points return.

Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew) is delivering over 7.5 points per game and is a more realistic $11.2m. He will also be vital to the Crew in the absence of Lucas Zelarayan.

Think About

The Chicago Fire pair of Fabian Herbers and Alvaro Medran have been in the points recently and could be again – particularly in an appealing second fixture at home to DC United.

Forwards

Strongly Consider

Any two from Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union), Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew) or Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders) should contribute to a productive gameweek.

Think About

Ayo Akinola impressed at MLS is Back and managed his second regular season goal against Philadelphia last week. He’s still only $5.4m and could be a good bench option.

Bradley Wright Phillips continues to impress. Despite only playing 65 minutes at Real Salt Lake, he came up with a goal and an assist, outscoring Diego Rossi and Brian Rodriguez.

Another veteran still doing the business is Kai Kamara. Now on his eighth MLS club, Kamara scored his first goal for Minnesota during Gameweek 9 and is another budget striking option.