If your days are empty without MLS Fantasy Soccer then, while that’s slightly concerning, you don’t have long to wait for gameweek 15. It’s another monster with 23 teams playing twice, while Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United, Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps have one fixture each.

Remember to factor in players returning from Gold Cup duty.

Goalkeeper

Strongly Consider

Eloy Room may seem like a strange choice after a 4-1 defeat at NYCFC, but Columbus Crew tend to be more defensively reliable at home and have two games on their own ground, including one of the first matches of the round, against DC United.

Think About

There doesn’t seem to be many keepers with two strong clean sheet chances this week. Other options include worth looking at this week include Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union), Carlos Coronel (New York Red Bulls), Brad Stuver (Austin FC) and William Yarbrough (Colorado Rapids).

Defenders

Strongly Consider

With a goal and both attacking and defensive points last time out, Brandon Bye (New England Revolution) ended up with 13 points from the win at New York Red Bulls.

Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) may not match last week’s 14-point return, but he could provide a decent fantasy score in his first game of the week, against Toronto FC.

High floor favourites Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew), Matt Besler (Austin FC) and Yeimar Gomez Andrade (Seattle Sounders) all have at least one home fixture.

Think About

Other defensive options this week include Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls), Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy) and some DC United, Minnesota United or Orlando City coverage.

Midfield

Strongly Consider

With two goals and two assists in his last three games, Nani (Orlando City) is a man in form. Matches against Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati should see at least one decent return.

It was another good week for Jose Cifuentes (LAFC). A sixth straight game scoring six points or above is an impressive run.

Think About

Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus Crew) is always a threat, but his selection would be based on fixtures rather than form. If going with a Crew midfielder, Pedro Santos may be a better option.

Don’t rule out some single gameweek options. The Minnesota United pair of Emanuel Reynoso and Robin Lod again look like solid selections and then there’s Joao Paulo (Seattle Sounders).

For New England coverage, consider Tajon Buchanan or Arnor Ingvi Traustason.

Beware

If you aren’t already aware, Carles Gil (New England Revolution) is reportedly out with a hernia problem.

Forwards

Must Have

Four goals in four games means Carlos Vela (LAFC) is once again essential.

Strongly Consider

The New England Revolution pair, Gustavo Bou and Adam Buksa, are in good form and have two home matches. Bou have 30 points from his last three starts while Buksa has 38 points from his last four starts. Gil’s absence may mean more involvement for Bou, but does it make Buksa less of a goal threat?

Think About

Another pair who could work out this week are Fabio and Patryk Klimala (New York Red Bulls). Facing FC Cincinnati (home) and Chicago Fire (away) should present opportunities for fantasy returns.

Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) has three goals in four games and is a reliable source of goals – but will the impending departure of Jamiro Monteiro impact on his productivity?