There are only two weeks left in the MLS regular season, and this week ends with four games on Soccer Sunday: Chicago Fire at D.C. United (2 pm ET, MLS LIVE), Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls (3 pm ET, MLS LIVE), Seattle Sounders at Houston Dynamo (5 pm ET, ESPN), and Portland Timbers at LA Galaxy (7 pm ET, Fox Sports 1).
The Red Bulls fell flat at BMO Field on Wednesday night, allowing Toronto FC to clinch their club's first-ever Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs spot. However, I expect the Red Bulls to strike back with a vengeance on Sunday at home against the already-eliminated Union.
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Goalkeepers
Obvious Pick: Luis Robles ($5,500) has been solid all year for the Red Bulls, and still has plenty to play for with the Supporters' Shield on the line.
Budget Pick: Adam Kwarasey ($4,100) has a tough fixture against LA Galaxy, who are always strong at home, but Portland has arguably one of the best defenses in the league this season.
Sleeper Pick: Tyler Deric ($4,700) has averaged almost eight points a game at home. If Houston can keep Obafemi Martins in check, Deric will reap the rewards.
Defenders
Obvious Pick: Kemar Lawrence ($4,800) has whipped in three or more crosses in four out of his last five matches, and with a potential clean sheet available, I'm definitely putting him in my roster.
Budget Pick: Ronald Zubar ($3,500) doesn't get a ton of points, but he'll have a starting spot this weekend with Matt Miazga suspended for picking up a red card last week.
Sleeper Pick: Fabinho ($5,000) earns plenty of bonus points despite the Union's poor form. He costs a bit more than many of the other defenders, but he's worth the price.
Midfielders
Obvious Pick: Sacha Kljestan's ($9,700) last five home game scores are 18, 14, 13, 25, and 16. Pick him up and move along.
Budget Pick: Tranquillo Barnetta ($6,100) is one of the cheapest fantasy midfielders that has the capability to put up a double-digit score. He averaged over 15 points in his last three starts. If he starts this weekend, he'll be a quality budget option.
Sleeper Pick: Ricardo Clark ($7,100) puts a shot on goal in almost every single game, and scored the lone goal at FC Dallas last week.
Forwards
Obvious Pick: Robbie Keane ($11,500) has eight goals and four assists in his last nine matches, including a 45-point home performance against NYCFC. Portland's defense is much better, but I still expect Keane to score on Sunday.
Budget Pick: Kennedy Igboananike ($6,500) is inconsistent, but at $5,000 less than Keane, he's worth taking a flier on.
Sleeper Pick: Mike Grella ($7,300) hasn't scored a goal or assist in his last four starts. He's due to grab one at home against the Union.
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