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MLS Fantasy Soccer 2022 GW24

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It’s now or never for anyone hoping to reach the Champions League competition for MLS Fantasy Soccer 2022. Gameweek 24 is the final round of qualifying so there is much to play for. We can look forward to a standard card with each team playing once.

Goalkeeper

Essential: None

Recommended: None

Possible: Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United) Carlos Coronel (NYRB) Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union) Maarten Paes (FC Dallas) Rocco Rios Novo (Atlanta United) Djordje Petrovic (New England Revolution)

It doesn’t look like a great week for goalkeeper options so it might be an idea to buy a couple of lower priced keepers and use the extra funds elsewhere.

Defenders

Essential: None

Recommended: Diego Palacios (LAFC) Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United)

The best fantasy defenders are those who have clean sheet and attacking potential. Palacios is one of those players, with three shut-outs and three assists in six games.

Brooks Lennon is back. His first 90 minutes since Gameweek 14 resulted in an assist and eight points. This week he’s up against a DC United side who have blanked in five straight games and conceded six times against Philadelphia last week.

Possible: John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls) Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) Oliver Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union) Jose Martinez (FC Dallas) Thiago Martins (NYCFC)

Midfield

Essential: Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC)

47 points from his last three games and 40 points from his last four road games. Enough said.

Recommended: Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United) Carles Gil (New England Revolution)

In his last eight appearances, Reynoso has only once scored less than seven points. During that time he has managed seven goals and five assists.

Despite a disappointing two points at Montreal, Gil is still a solid choice. He has a home match with LA Galaxy who have conceded nine times in their last three games.

Possible: Sebastian Driussi (Austin FC) Lewis Morgan (NYRB) Lucho Acosta (FC Cincinnati) Lucaz Zelarayan (Columbus Crew) Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) Thiago Almada (Atlanta United)

Forwards

Essential: None

Recommended: Cristian Arango (LAFC) William Agada (Sporting Kansas City)

Chicho has goal involvements in 10 of his last 13 matches and is up against Austin FC, who have conceded 10 goals over their last three home games.

Despite just four appearances of 70+ minutes, Agada has five goals and one assist already. He faces the Quakes who have conceded seven times in their last two road games.

Possible: Raul Ruidiaz (Seattle Sounders) Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United) Brandon Vazquez (FC Cincinnati) Cucho Hernandez (Columbus Crew) Mikael Uhre (Philadelphia Union) Romell Quioto (CF Montreal)

Captain

1. Reynoso

2. Mukhtar

3. Gil

MLS Fantasy Soccer 2022 GW6

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Twelve fixtures make up Gameweek 6 of MLS Fantasy Soccer 2022. DC United, FC Cincinnati, NYCFC and Seattle Sounders are all on a bye week, everyone else plays once.

It’s also the end of the first qualifying phase for the Champions League – good luck to anyone still in the hunt for a place.

Goalkeeper

Essential: None

Recommended: Zac MacMath (Real Salt Lake) Steve Clark (Houston Dynamo)

Despite no clean sheets in his last three games, MacMath has scored five points in each of those matches thanks to points for saves and recoveries.

Houston are unbeaten at home and Clark faces the Quakes who have yet to score on the road and are 27th in MLS this year for shots at goal.

Possible: Brad Knighton (New England Revolution) Maarten Paes (FC Dallas) Tim Melia (Sporting Kansas City) Brad Stuver (Austin FC)

Defenders

Essential: None

Recommended: Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) Teenage Hadebe (Houston Dynamo) Nicolas Isimat-Marin (Sporting Kansas City)

Wagner faces a tough match at home to Columbus Crew but with his clean sheet potential, his attacking capabilities, and an average score of 8.80 for the season, he is hard to ignore.

He’s only played 90 minutes twice this season, but Hadebe has returned 6 points from each game, despite no clean sheets. He looks to have a decent floor and plays against San Jose

Isimat-Marin looks to have edged ahead of Andreu Fontas when it comes to bonus point production amongst SKC defenders and is up against Nashville who are still amongst the lowest in the league for shots at goal.

Possible: Rodrigo Schlegel (Orlando City) Andrew Brody (Real Salt Lake) Brooks Lennon (Atlanta United) Julio Cascante (Austin FC)

Midfield

Essential: None

Recommended: Carles Gil (New England Revolution) Pablo Ruiz (Real Salt Lake) Sebastian Driussi (Austin FC)

Gil’s 4 points against the Red Bulls was the first time this season he had failed to score double figures when playing 90 minutes. Playing against Inter Miami should see Gil return a higher score than last week.

One of the early season’s most solid performers, Ruiz hasn’t gone below 5 points and has managed scores of 9 and 7 in his two previous home games.

Driussi has 42 fantasy points thanks to four goals and two assists although his bonus point returns aren’t great.

Possible: Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls) Alan Velasco (FC Dallas) Ben Bender (Charlotte FC) Thiago Almada (Atlanta United) Marcelino Moreno (Atlanta United)

Forwards

Essential: None

Recommended: Chicharito (LA Galaxy) Carlos Vela (LAFC) Darwin Quintero (Houston Dynamo) Fafa Picault (Houston Dynamo)

With the possibility of another El Trafico goalfest, going with Chicha (four goals this season) and Vela (four goals and two assists) may not be a bad idea.

The Houston pair provide cheaper alternatives, and both have managed a double figure score this season.

Possible: Alexandre Pato (Orlando City) Tom Barlow (New York Red Bulls) Raheem Edwards (LA Galaxy) Karol Swiderski (Charlotte FC)

Captain

  1. Gil
  2. Chicharito
  3. Vela

MLS Fantasy Soccer 2021 GW27

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It’s here – the final week of the 2021 MLS Fantasy Soccer season. Good luck to anyone still in the hunt for a mini league win or a high rank overall or for Champions League. Gameweek 27 sees nine teams playing twice, the rest once.

It’s a quick turnaround so be careful with players who are one yellow card from suspension.

Before we get into it, thanks to everyone who took the trouble to read these previews over the season. Hopefully, they were useful, particularly to new players.

Goalkeeper

Strongly Consider

When it comes to keeperoo options, the schedulers have been kinder than in recent weeks. Brad Guzan (Atlanta United), Carlos Coronel (New York Red Bulls) and whoever starts for CF Montreal will have two games done and dusted before some of the single gameweek options come into play.

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From those keepers only playing one game, Joe Willis (Nashville SC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution) and William Yarbrough (Colorado Rapids) all possess clean-sheet potential.

Defenders

Strongly Consider

Andreu Fontas (Sporting Kansas City) has had an excellent season with an average of 6.23. He finishes with games at Austin FC and against Real Salt Lake.

New York Red Bulls have four clean sheets in their past six games and are still fighting for a play-off spot. They face Atlanta United in a huge game before rounding off the season at Nashville SC. Andrew Gutman and Sean Nealis are the obvious choices.

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Mamadou Fall (LAFC), Aaron Herrera (Real Salt Lake), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) and coverage from CF Montreal or Colorado Rapids are also worth a look.

Midfield

Strongly Consider

Albert Rusnak (Real Salt Lake) has 25 points from his last two games and his team face season defining games against Portland Timbers and at Sporting Kansas City.

Minnesota United also have a huge game, against fellow play-off hopefuls LA Galaxy. Emanuel Reynoso has 33 points from his last four fixtures while Franco Fragapane has 29 points from the same period.

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Luis Araujo, Ezequiel Barco and Marcelino Moreno (all Atlanta United) have been reliable sources of fantasy points all season and have two games to clinch a play-off spot.

Other good options for the final week include Djordje Mihailovic (CF Montreal), Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus Crew), Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps) and Hany Mukhtar or Randall Leal (both Nashville SC).

Beware

If Carles Gil starts for New England Revolution then he’s obviously a good choice – but the Revs (with the Supporters Shield won) may have one eye on the play-offs.

Forwards

Must Have

Cristian Arango (LAFC) has seven goals and two assists in his last four games and has two huge games to end the regular season. He needs to be in.

Strongly Consider

With eleven goals in eleven games Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) is also close to be essential.

Think About

Other striking options this week include Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps), Miguel Berry (Columbus Crew), Valentin Castellanos (NYCFC), Chicharito (LA Galaxy) and Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes).

MLS Fantasy Soccer 2021 GW25

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The third last week of the season, the second round of Champions League, the start of play-offs for head-to-head leagues and a monster round of fixtures with 23 teams playing twice and only four (Atlanta United, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City) playing once.

It’s Gameweek 25 of MLS Fantasy Soccer 2021.

Goalkeeper

Strongly Consider

Once again, the schedule isn’t kind to keeperoo hunters. For anyone looking for three chances at the clean sheet points, Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders) and Eloy Room (Columbus Crew) will have two matches completed before David Ochoa (Real Salt Lake) plays his single fixture.

Think About

For shut out possibilities this week also look at Brad Guzan (Atlanta United), Tyler Miller (Minnesota United), Joe Willis (Nashville SC) and William Yarbrough (Colorado Rapids).

Defenders

Strongly Consider

With four clean sheets in their last six contents and two home games this week Minnesota United coverage looks like one of the better options this week. Bakaye Dibassy managed 9 points at Austin FC last week.

Auston Trusty (Colorado Rapids) has bonus point potential and managed clean sheets in his last two home matches.

Think About

It doesn’t look like a great week for clean sheets chances. Other defenders to think about include Alan Franco (Atlanta United), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC), Jimmy Medranda (Seattle Sounders), and Nathan (San Jose Earthquakes).

Midfield

Strongly Consider

Houston Dynamo’s Fafa Picault (Houston Dynamo) has five goals and an assist from seven games. He could be a handy differential for anyone looking hoping to make up ground.

Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United) has 49 fantasy points from his last six games while his team-mate, Emanuel Reynoso has ‘only’ managed 42.

Having two road games isn’t a reason to avoid Ryan Gauld. The Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder has played 45 minutes or more three times away from home and has scores of 7, 5 and 8.

Think About

Look at Carles Gil (New England Revolution), Marcelino Moreno (Atlanta United), Nani (Orlando City), Michael Barrios (Colorado Rapids), Kelyn Rowe (Seattle Sounders), Sebastian Blanco (Portland Timbers) and Chofis (San Jose Earthquakes).

Forwards

Strongly Consider

Two goals in three games suggests that Chicharito (LA Galaxy) is on his way back to his pre-injury form. Games at Houston Dynamo and at home to FC Dallas should see at least one goal if he is involved for 150 minutes or more.

Felipe Mora has had a solid season for Portland Timbers (11 goals) and is worth some thought this week.

Think About

Other striking options include Ola Kamara (DC United), Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution), Daryl Dike (Orlando City), Cristian Arango (LAFC) and some coverage from FC Dallas or Seattle Sounders.

MLS Fantasy Soccer 2021 GW24

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Gameweek 24 of the MLS Fantasy Soccer 2021 season will be a drawn-out affair, with fixtures stretching over the next two weekends. This week also sees the start of the Champions League.

The following teams are on a double week: Colorado Rapids, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami, Minnesota United, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps. FC Dallas are on a bye and the rest play once.

Once again, a host of players are on international duty but watch out for some being available for fixtures later in the round.

Goalkeepers

Strongly Consider

Carlos Coronel (New York Red Bulls) looks like an obvious bench keeper with two home games, including the first match of the road against Inter Miami.

Other promising DGW keepers this week are Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders) and Tyler Miller (Minnesota United).

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Przemyslaw Tyton (FC Cincinnati), Tim Melia (Sporting Kansas City) and whoever starts for New England Revolution are also worth some thought.

Defenders

Strongly Consider

New York Red Bulls don’t have many international absentees, and Kyle Duncan, Andrew Gutman and John Tolkin all pose an attacking threat. Gutman scored 15 points against FC Cincinnati last time out while Duncan hit 12 against NYCFC the week before.

From Seattle Sounders consider the bonus point potential of Yeimar Gomez Andrade or the attacking/subbed early potential of Jimmy Medranda?

Think About

As well as Minnesota United coverage, DeJuan Jones (New England Revolution), Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) and Andreu Fontas (Sporting Kansas City) are all reliable options.

Midfield

Strongly Consider

With scores of 3 and 2 in his past couple of games Carles Gil (New England Revolution) is in something of a mini slump. But he still has an average of 8.48.

Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps) continues to rack up the bonus points and managed a fantasy score of 10 points against San Jose Earthquakes.

Joao Paulo (Seattle Sounders) produced a season best 14 points against Colorado Rapids last week – it was the Brazilian’s fourth double figure return this year.

Think About

Despite so many players missing this week there are still plenty of midfield options. Look at Franco Fragapane or Emanuel Reynoso (both Minnesota United), Lucho Acosta (DC United), Ezequiel Barco (Atlanta United) and Jack Price (Colorado Rapids).

Forwards

Strongly Consider

Patryk Klimala (New York Red Bulls) has seven goals and five assists from his first season in MLS but has blanked in his last three. This week he faces potentially weakened defences in Inter Miami and NYCFC.

From his last five games Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) has scores of 7, 15, 7, 7 and 15. He only plays once (at Vancouver Whitecaps) but is in great form right now.

Think About

Cristian Arango (LAFC) has already hit double figures three times this season but recent returns are less encouraging. He has a home match against San Jose Earthquakes.

Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union), Will Bruin (Seattle Sounders), Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution) and Ola Kamara (DC United) are all worth considering this week.