It all comes down to Decision Day! A mere four points separate first and second place in both the overall MLS Fantasy standings and the MLS Fantasy Champions League. There are multiple league titles up for grabs as well, with big prizes and fantasy glory hanging in the balance.
Charlotte FC and Inter Miami CF are the only teams playing twice this round, adding a bit of a plot twist leading up to Saturday. Let’s get locked in one last time and look at the top plays and values to help your side finish the season strong.
Teams on a DGW: CLT, MIA
Teams on BYE: DC
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Goalkeepers
Charlotte FC are positioned to back door their way into an Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs spot if they can get the results needed against Inter Miami this week. Kristijan Kahlina has reeled off back-to-back clean sheets to keep CLTFC in contention, and, with Miami already eliminated, they could play it safe with their star power over the last two games of their season.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Kristijan Kahlina | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $7.3 |
2. Drake Callender | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $6.8 |
3. Daniel | SJ | vs. ATX | $6.6 |
4. Matt Freese | NYC | vs. CHI | $7.5 |
5. Tim Melia | SKC | vs. MIN | $7.1 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. David Bingham | POR | vs. HOU | $5.9 |
2. Luka Gavran | TOR | vs. ORL | $4.5 |
3. Earl Edwards Jr. | NE | vs. PHI | $5.6 |
Defenders
Adilson Malanda has been a key ingredient to Charlotte FC’s playoff push. The French defender has logged 10 points in consecutive outings, and with a postseason berth on the line, he’s well positioned to rack up another double digit point haul over two games.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Adilson Malanda | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $8.5 |
2. Andrew Privett | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $7.5 |
3. Jordi Alba | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $10.3 |
4. Rodrigues | SJ | vs. ATX | $9.7 |
5. John Tolkin | RBNY | at NSH | $10.8 |
6. DeAndre Yedlin | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $6.4 |
7. Álvaro Barreal | CIN | vs. ATL | $12.3 |
8. Julian Gressel | CLB | vs. MTL | $8.7 |
9. Kai Wagner | PHI | at NE | $12.7 |
10. Walker Zimmerman | NSH | vs. RBNY | $10.2 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Nathan Byrne | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $6.0 |
2. Kamal Miller | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $5.9 |
3. Noah Allen | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $5.4 |
Midfielders
Ashley Westwood bagged a vital goal in Round 28’s win at Chicago, helping to keep Charlotte’s playoff hopes alive to finish with 17 points for the round. As the primary set piece taker for CLTFC, look for Westwood to be heavily involved in both open play and on dead balls against Inter Miami.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Ashley Westwood | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $8.3 |
2. Cristian Espinoza | SJ | vs. ATX | $12.6 |
3. Evander | POR | vs. HOU | $10.6 |
4. Emanuel Reynoso | MIN | at SKC | $10.9 |
5. Luciano Acosta | CIN | vs. ATL | $14.9 |
6. Sergio Busquets | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $9.8 |
7. Thiago Almada | ATL | at CIN | $15.1 |
8. Santiago Rodríguez | NYC | vs. CHI | $11.3 |
9. Carles Gil | NE | vs. PHI | $14.5 |
10. Ryan Gauld | VAN | vs. LAFC | $13.6 |
11. Hany Mukhtar | NSH | vs. RBNY | $12.1 |
12. Héctor Herrera | HOU | at POR | $12.2 |
13. Diego Rossi | CLB | vs. MTL | $10.0 |
14. Mathieu Choinière | MTL | at CLB | $8.4 |
15. Alan Velasco | DAL | at LA | $8.1 |
16. Erik Thommy | SKC | vs. MIN | $8.9 |
17. Luquinhas | RBNY | at NSH | $7.3 |
18. Santiago Moreno | POR | vs. HOU | $9.3 |
19. Connor Ronan | COL | vs. RSL | $10.7 |
20. Xherdan Shaqiri | CHI | at NYC | $7.7 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Kamil Józwiak | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $6.0 |
2. Paul Arriola | DAL | at LA | $6.0 |
3. Paxton Pomykal | DAL | at LA | $5.1 |
Forwards
Karol Swiderski has given Charlotte FC a lifeline down the stretch, scoring five goals and adding an assist over his last five appearances. He stayed hot by notching the equalizer in Poland’s Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, and now the focus shifts back stateside. There’s some concern that he’ll see limited minutes after flying back across the pond for Wednesday’s match in Miami, but considering what’s at stake, we can fully expect Swiderski to show up and show out to help Charlotte FC punch their first playoff ticket in just their second year of existence.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Karol Swiderski | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $9.4 |
2. Cucho Hernández | CLB | vs. MTL | $13.5 |
3. Alan Pulido | SKC | vs. MIN | $8.4 |
4. Dénis Bouanga | LAFC | at VAN | $11.9 |
5. Johnny Russell | SKC | vs. MIN | $7.1 |
6. Teemu Pukki | MIN | at SKC | $10.8 |
7. Jesús Ferreira | DAL | at LA | $9.3 |
8. Bongi Hlongwane | MIN | at SKC | $9.1 |
9. Dániel Sallói | SKC | vs. MIN | $7.1 |
10. Brian White | VAN | vs. LAFC | $10.7 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Enzo Copetti | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $5.4 |
2. Josef Martínez | MIA | vs. CLT, at CLT | $5.7 |
3. Talles Magno | NYC | vs. CH | $5.3 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Karol Swiderski | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $9.4 |
2. Ashley Westwood | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $8.3 |
3. Adilson Malanda | CLT | at MIA, vs. MIA | $8.5 |
