Gameweek 6 of MLS Fantasy Soccer is an interesting one. Ten teams face double fixtures but many of the best options lie with the single gameweek players.

Goalkeeper

Strongly Consider

Luis Robles (Inter Miami) has two games, plays in one of the week’s opening matches and has clean sheet potential at home to Atlanta.

It’s not clear who will start for Minnesota United between Greg Ranjitsingh and Dayne St Clair – they may play one game each. Like Robles, one of the Minnesota pair could form part of a keeperoo with a keeper playing later in the week.

Defenders

Must Have

Anton Tinnerholm (New York City) has one goal, one assist and three clean sheets from his past four games. A home match against FC Cincinnati represents a great opportunity to improve on that already impressive record.

Think About

Dave Romney is a cheaper Nashville option than Walker Zimmerman and has returns of 9,9,3 and 8 since the return of the regular season. He faces Atlanta who needed a late equaliser at Orlando last time out.

Beware Of

Seattle Sounders defenders may look appealing with a home fixture, but San Jose Earthquakes seem to manage a goal, even when conceding several at the other end.

Midfield

Must Have

Darwin Quintero is in sensational form, reaching double figures in each of his last three games. He has two chances (at Colorado and FC Dallas) to bring in more big numbers.

Sebastian Lletget is also impossible to ignore. 42 points in four games since the return of the regular season and still excellent value at $9.4m.

Strongly Consider

Alejandro Pozuelo (Toronto) is an almost permanent fixture in this blog. When he’s not trying to pass penalty kicks he’s one of the top fantasy options. The only concern is that after playing against him so often recently, Montreal might work out a way of stopping him.

Forwards

Must Have

Despite a rise of $1m in his price, Diego Rossi (LAFC) continues to be an essential part of any line up. Expect him to provide at least one big performance against Real Salt Lake or Portland Timbers.

Strongly Consider Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) may fly under the radar but he is a consistent scorer with four in four and is worth considering for the home game against New England.

It’s another quick turnaround as we head into Gameweek 5 of MLS Fantasy Soccer. As was the case in Gameweek 3, it’s a huge card with 22 teams facing double fixtures. Only FC Dallas, Colorado, Montreal and Vancouver have one match.

Goalkeeper

Must Have

Quentin Westberg (Toronto FC) is a must on the bench for anyone playing a keeperoo. Toronto are at home to a Montreal side they defeated 1-0 last week. If the home game is as comfortable as the win in Quebec last time, double Toronto defensive cover is essential.

Think About

Ryan Meara (New York Red Bulls) has a promising game against DC United but should find it tougher against Philadelphia at the weekend.

Columbus also face the Union as well as a ‘Hell is Real’ derby against FC Cincinnati, so Eloy Room ($8.5m) is worth considering as back up to Westberg.

Matt Turner (New England) faces New York City at home before a visit to Chicago and is another contender for the second goalkeeper spot.

Defenders

Must Have

As mentioned above, doubling up on TFC defence could bring big returns. Richie Laryea ($7.0m) sat out against Montreal but if he returns, he will be looking for his third goal of the regular season as well as a clean sheet.

Beware of

Atlanta and LAFC both conceded three times in Gameweek 4 and don’t look as reliable at the back as in previous years.

Midfield

Must Have

Again, it’s hard to look past Toronto. Alejandro Pozuelo is essential and a solid captaincy choice.

Strongly Consider

Sebastian Blanco (Portland Timbers) scored another spectacular goal against Real Salt Lake and is a good option for this week.

Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus Crew) had a quiet game against FC Cincinnati but has the return fixture this week along with a tricky contest against Philadelphia.

Nicolas Lodeiro (Seattle Sounders) has scored seven and eight points in his last two games. Don’t be surprised if he hits a similar level against RSL and/or Portland.

Forwards

Strongly Consider

Diego Rossi (LAFC) seems to step up in the absence of Carlos Vela and is a very reasonable $9.6m.

Likewise, Gustavo Bou (New England) seems to have found a way to continue being productive without Carles Gil, scoring in each of his last two games.

Think About

Bradley Wright Phillips ($5.5m) is a cheaper way into the LAFC attack and Daryl Dike (Orlando City) has made an excellent start to his MLS career, including fantasy scores of 10 and 13 in the past three games.

More than five months after Gameweek 2, MLS Fantasy Soccer is back. Gameweek 3 is an absolute monster with 22 teams facing double fixtures. And it gets even more interesting with the new rules regarding double gameweek players – only their highest score counts.

Will the success stories of MLS is Back carry their form into the regular season? Or will the usual big names be the key to fantasy success?

Goalkeeper

Think About

This gameweek doesn’t look great when it comes to clean sheet potential so gathering bonus points could be vital.

For keeperoo purposes this week, Pedro Gallese (Orlando) and Clint Irwin (Colorado) should be under consideration. And despite their poor showing at MLS is Back, Atlanta’s Brad Guzan has fixtures against both expansion sides.

Quentin Westberg (Toronto) only has one fixture (v Vancouver) but he has already managed a shut-out against the same opposition this week.

Defenders

Strongly Consider

Harrison Afful, Jonathan Mensah and Milton Valenzuela (all Columbus Crew) have one of the better fixtures this gameweek, at home to Chicago. Consider at least Columbus player.

Orlando, like Atlanta, have games against Inter Miami and Nashville. The Lions run to the MLS is Back final was based on a solid defence so the likes of Joao Moutinho and the cheaper Ruan are good options.

Beware Of

It may be tempting to splash out on LAFC defenders but even if they put a few past LA Galaxy in El Trafico (more about that in a minute), the loss of a goal or two is still possible.

Midfield

Strongly Consider

Nani (Orlando City) is a man in form and Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus) has been a goal and assist threat since the start of the season.

Think About

For many years, the Portland Timbers midfield was all about Diego Valeri. However, it seems that Sebastian Blanco is now the best fantasy option. While Seattle (home) and San Jose (away) aren’t easy fixtures, Blanco has managed three goals and five assists in his past seven games.

Forwards

Must Have

If Carlos Vela (LAFC) makes his return then he has to be in – and probably as captain. If he doesn’t play, Diego Rossi becomes the main man. It’s little more than a month since Rossi hit four in a 6-2 demolition of the Galaxy.

Strongly Consider

Bradley Wright Phillips is a cheap way into the Black and Gold attack. Pairing him with one of the premium strikers could bring big returns.

Think About

Gyasi Zardes (Columbus) didn’t have the best start to 2020 but managed four in four in Florida. Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland) meanwhile, could be a bargain coming off the bench for an autoroo.