MLS Fantasy Week 9 positional rankings

Schuyler Redpath

A massive double game week kicks off on Tuesday, with all but two teams playing twice in Week 9 of MLS Fantasy. Keep in mind there is sure to be roster rotation with games coming in thick and heavy, making it crucial to monitor news and starting lineups before finalizing your DGW players. The quick turnaround leaves a small window to get your squad in order, so let’s dive straight into the top options and values at each position.

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Teams NOT on a Double Game Week: COL, MIA

Teams on a BYE: None

Goalkeepers

Stefan Cleveland has kept two clean sheets in four appearances since taking over for Stefan Frei (knee). The Sounders continue to boast the best defensive record in MLS (four goals conceded over nine games), setting the budget-friendly Cleveland up for another fruitful point haul with two favorable home matchups against Real Salt Lake and Vancouver.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Stefan Cleveland	SEA	vs. RSL, vs. VAN	$5.9
2. Joe Willis	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. MTL	$7.3
3. Sean Johnson	NYC	vs. ATL, vs. DC	$6.0
4. Andre Blake	PHI	vs. CLB, at CHI	$8.6
5. Matt Turner	NE	vs. RBNY, at DAL	$8.1

Value Goalkeepers

Value Goalkeepers
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Pablo Sisniega	LAFC	vs. DAL, at SKC	$5.0
2. Quentin Westberg	TOR	at NSH, vs. CIN	$5.1
3. Brandon Austin	ORL	vs. SJ, at MIA	$4.0

Defenders

Yeimar Gomez Andrade has played a big part in Seattle’s early season success, netting double-figure point hauls in three of his last four outings. In addition to potential clean sheet points in favorable home matchups with RSL and Vancouver, he’s been a bonus point magnet and the Columbian is a safe bet to deliver a serviceable score regardless of shutouts

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Yeimar Gomez Andrade	SEA	vs. RSL, vs. VAN	$8.2
2. Walker Zimmerman	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. MTL	$8.0
3. Kai Wagner	PHI	vs. CLB, at CHI	$9.0
4. Richie Laryea	TOR	at NSH, vs. CIN	$5.8
5. Brooks Lennon	ATL	at NYC, vs. RBNY	$7.8
6. Daniel Lovitz	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. MTL	$8.6
7. Anton Tinnerholm	NYC	vs. ATL, vs. DC	$7.7
8. Brad Smith	SEA	vs. RSL, vs. VAN	$7.4
9. Kyle Smith	ORL	vs. SJ, at MIA	$7.8
10. Aaron Herrera	RSL	at SEA, vs. HOU	$6.5

Value Defenders

Value Defenders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
Kemar Lawrence	TOR	at NSH, vs. CIN	$4.5
Jaylin Lindsey	SKC	vs. COL, vs. LAFC	$5.4
Miguel Navarro	CHI	vs. CIN, vs. PHI	$5.3

Midfielders

Carles Gil dished out a pair of assists in Week 8 and he now leads the league with seven assists on the season. He’s averaged 11 fantasy points per game across his last five appearances, making it well-worth paying the lofty $13 million price tag to lock in arguably the best creator in Major League Soccer.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Carles Gil	NE	vs. RBNY, at DAL	$13.0
2. Alejandro Pozuelo	TOR	at NSH, vs. CIN	$9.8
3. Nani	ORL	vs. SJ, at MIA	$9.8
4. Joao Paulo	SEA	vs. RSL, vs. VAN	$10.6
5. Gianluca Busio	SKC	vs. COL, vs. LAFC	$8.7
6. Jamiro Monteiro	PHI	vs. CLB, at PHI	$11.1
7. Damir Kreilach	RSL	at SEA, vs. HOU	$9.6
8. Emanuel Reynoso	MIN	vs. ATX, at POR	$9.2
9. Lucas Zelarayan	CLB	at PHI, at ATX	$9.9
10. Jesus Medina	NYC	vs. ATL, vs. DC	$9.4
11. Alvaro Medran	CHI	vs. CIN, vs. PHI	$6.8
12. Maxi Moralez	NYC	vs. ATL, vs. DC	$8.4
13. Marcelino Moreno	ATL	at NYC, vs. RBNY	$9.9
14. Eduard Atuesta	LAFC	vs. DAL, at SKC	$9.2
15. Cristian Roldan	SEA	vs. RSL, vs. VAN	$8.4
16. Franco Fragapane	MIN	vs. ATX, at POR	$9.2
17. Diego Valeri	POR	at HOU, vs. MIN	$7.6
18. Mauricio Pereyra	ORL	vs. SJ, at MIA	$7.9
19. Cristian Espinoza	SJ	at ORL, vs. LA	$7.7
20. Randall Leal	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. MTL	$7.9

Value Midfielders

Value Midfielders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Luka Stojanovic	CHI	vs. CIN, vs. PHI	$6.1
2. Albert Rusnak	RSL	at SEA, vs. HOU	$5.8
3. Tyler Pasher	HOU	vs. POR, at RSL	$5.3

Forwards

Raul Ruidiaz was back among the goals upon returning from a brief international stint with Peru. He was surprisingly omitted from their Copa America roster, setting him up for a big week with juicy home matchups against Real Salt Lake and Vancouver. Ruidiaz will look to create some separation at the top of the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi leaderboard, where he’s currently tied with Chicharito on seven goals.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Raul Ruidiaz	SEA	vs. RSL, vs. VAN	$9.9
2. Carlos Vela	LAFC	vs. DAL, at SKC	$8.6
3. Chicharito	LA	at VAN, at SJ	$9.2
4. Robert Beric	CHI	vs. CIN, vs. PHI	$7.3
5. Alan Pulido	SKC	vs. COL, vs. LAFC	$10.3
6. Diego Rossi	LAFC	vs. DAL, at SKC	$9.2
7. Daryl Dike	ORL	vs. SJ, at MIA	$8.0
8. Johnny Russell	SKC	vs. COL, vs. LAFC	$7.2
9. Gustavo Bou	NE	vs. RBNY, at DAL	$9.6
10. Kacper Przybylko	PHI	vs. CLB, at CHI	$7.7