Now that MLS have (finally) published a full set of fixtures for the 2021 season, hopefully the fantasy game will soon go live.

While we don’t yet know the full format for this year’, it doesn’t stop managers planning for the opening gameweek of the season. Here are just a few of the newcomers who may be worth considering in the months ahead.

Brenner (FC Cincinnati)

The 21-year-old from Brazil is arguably the most hyped up signing off the close season. After 11 goals and three assists in the league in 2020 he was linked with clubs in Europe, but instead he’ll be aiming to lead the orange and blue to the play-offs for the first time.

Alexandre Pato (Orlando)

Once hailed as the future of Brazilian football, the former Milan striker’s career perhaps hasn’t reached the heights some thought it would. However, he should have the quality to make his mark in MLS and has already found the net during pre-season.

Tomas Pochettino (Austin)

Pochettino is an Argentine ‘number 10’ with goal and assist potential and could be Austin’s best fantasy option. However, he may not produce immediately as the new boys face a run of SEVEN straight away games.

Kim Moon-Hwan (LAFC)

LAFC’s new right-back showed his attacking capabilities in his early career in South Korea’s second tier. If he can produce similar results as part of a solid defence, he could prove to be one of the bargains of the season.

Bjorn Johnsen (Montreal)

Johnsen has played in Norway, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Scotland, South Korea and had a particularly successful season in the Eredivisie with Ado Den Haag. At 6 feet 5 he should prove a handful for defenders and provide competition for Romell Quioto, Mason Toye and fellow new signing Erik Hurtado.

Arnor Ingvi Traustason (New England)

The Icelandic winger/midfielder has played in a number of European leagues as well featuring in Euro 2016 and making a very brief World Cup appearance in 2018. If he can start regularly in a team featuring Carles Gil and Gustavo Bou he should be capable of racking up fantasy points.

Lisandro Lopez (Atlanta)

At 38 years old, Lopez is very much at the veteran stage and will most likely be in a supporting role to a fully fit Josef Martinez. But a player of his pedigree (his career includes successful spells at FC Porto and Lyon) could prove to be a useful third striker or bench option.