Covid-19 continues to impact on MLS Fantasy Soccer. Positive cases at Columbus Crew and Minnesota United led to each team having fixtures cancelled in recent days. It has also been confirmed that Colorado Rapids’ next three matches will be rescheduled, so keep that in mind for your Gameweek 11 selections.

Goalkeeper

Think About

There are a host of reasonably priced keepers who will allow you to spend more funds on other areas of the team. Consider the likes of Quentin Westberg (Toronto FC), Bobby Shuttleworth (Chicago Fire), Steve Clark (Portland Timbers), Pablo Sisniega (LAFC), Tim Melia (Sporting Kansas City), Andrew Putna (Real Salt Lake) and Brian Rowe (Orlando City).

Defenders

Must Have

Toronto defensive coverage is a must. Two straight 1-0 wins and ‘home’ games against New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United mean your only real decision is whether to spend more on the attack minded Richie Laryea ($10.2m), or opt for a cheaper, defence focused alternative.

If Minnesota United play, then at least one of their defenders is also required. They are on a run of three straight clean sheets.

Think About

It might be worth going with an LA Galaxy or Montreal option. Though that will be based on having two home games rather than any exceptional form.

Midfield

Must Have

Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto FC) is the highest points scorer in the game and has two good fixtures – pick him. He’s essential, even at just under $16m.

Strongly Consider

Lewis Morgan (Inter Miami) has quickly made the transition from hopeful newcomer to one of the most effective players in the league, managing 33 points in his last three games.

If Columbus Crew can complete their fixtures, Pedro Santos ($12.2m) is another strong option. Last week’s 11 points didn’t include a goal or an assist.

Think About

Saphir Taider (Montreal Impact) has a season average of seven points per game, though recent high scores against Vancouver (18 & 9) were sandwiched between low returns of three against Toronto and Philadelphia.

New England Revolution veteran Lee Nguyen is still a great fantasy option. He’s only $7.3m and goes into a double gameweek on the back of an impressive 13 point performance against New York City.

Beware

Nicolas Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders) is usually a ‘must have’ but he has only one game this week, a trip to San Jose. Despite his consistently high returns, spending nearly $17m on a player whose only involvement will be in the gameweek’s second round of fixtures is a risk in the current climate.

Forwards

Strongly Consider

Bradley Wright-Phillips (LAFC) has three goals and three assists from his last four games. Trips to Vancouver and Portland are decent opportunities for more.

Think About

After a string of poor performances, Cristian Pavon (LA Galaxy) delivered 13 points despite being hammered by the Portland Timbers.

Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC), Kai Kamara (Minnesota United),  Danny Musovski (LAFC) and Valentin Castellanos (New York City) are all budget striking options worth considering.