MLS Fantasy: Gameweek 1 team reveals

Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Dalot	MUN	4.5m	98.9%	Likely
Kroupi.Jr	BOU	4.7m	99.2%	Maybe
Maguire	MUN	4.3m	93.6%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	90.4%	Unlikely
Scott	BOU	5.0m	85.0%	Unlikely
E.Le Fée	SUN	4.9m	85.5%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	82.7%	Unlikely
Šeško	MUN	7.2m	80.4%	Unlikely
Konaté	LIV	5.4m	76.1%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.1m	79.1%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	78.3%	Unlikely
Ekitiké	LIV	8.9m	68.3%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	68.7%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.6m	66.8%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	63.2%	Unlikely
Wilson	FUL	5.9m	53.5%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	61.5%	Unlikely
Adli	BOU	5.4m	60.8%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	58.8%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	59.6%	Unlikely
Madueke	ARS	6.8m	57.9%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	56.0%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	55.2%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	54.8%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	54.6%	Unlikely
Nallo	LIV	3.7m	47.2%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	45.7%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	41.9%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	41.0%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	40.4%	Unlikely
M.Fernandes	WHU	5.5m	39.2%	Unlikely
G.Jesus	ARS	6.4m	39.1%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	38.9%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	38.8%	Unlikely
Buendía	AVL	5.3m	38.3%	Unlikely
João Pedro	CHE	7.7m	45.9%	Unlikely
Raúl	FUL	6.1m	33.6%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	35.4%	Unlikely
Reinildo	SUN	3.8m	36.9%	Unlikely
Solanke	TOT	7.2m	34.6%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Cucurella	CHE	6.1m	100.0%	Very Likely
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	94.7%	Maybe
Aké	MCI	5.3m	98.0%	Maybe
Kilman	WHU	4.2m	94.9%	Maybe
Minteh	BHA	5.6m	93.7%	Maybe
Wood	NFO	7.2m	90.9%	Unlikely
Bentancur	TOT	5.3m	89.5%	Unlikely
Kluivert	BOU	7.0m	89.8%	Unlikely
Bajcetic	LIV	4.3m	88.6%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	88.4%	Unlikely
Trésor	BUR	4.4m	86.9%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	87.7%	Unlikely
Alleyne	MCI	4.1m	78.4%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	84.4%	Unlikely
Mayenda	SUN	5.2m	81.5%	Unlikely
Collins	BRE	5.0m	80.0%	Unlikely
Byram	LEE	3.8m	79.7%	Unlikely
Tchaouna	BUR	4.9m	78.7%	Unlikely
Fredricson	MUN	3.8m	78.3%	Unlikely
Sels	NFO	4.6m	77.1%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	77.6%	Unlikely
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.1m	76.9%	Unlikely
L.Miley	NEW	4.5m	75.6%	Unlikely
Gnonto	LEE	5.2m	75.5%	Unlikely
McGinn	AVL	5.4m	74.1%	Unlikely
Bruno G.	NEW	6.9m	71.5%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	74.2%	Unlikely
Ekdal	BUR	3.9m	73.1%	Unlikely
Soler	BOU	4.0m	70.9%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	70.0%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	68.9%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	66.4%	Unlikely
Heaton	MUN	3.9m	66.5%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	66.0%	Unlikely
Brobbey	SUN	5.5m	59.6%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	63.9%	Unlikely
Valdimarsson	BRE	3.9m	59.9%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	60.3%	Unlikely
Perri	LEE	4.5m	58.0%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.5m	59.6%	Unlikely

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	Player	Club	Factors
Up	Alisson	LIV	C, Vs
Up	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Raya Martin	ARS	C
Up	Martinez	AVL	A, Vs
No Change	Petrovic	BOU	B, Vs
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 21 Feb, 2026 7:48am

	Player	Club	Factors
Up	van Dijk	LIV	A, Vs
Down	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	B
Up	Hill	BOU	A, Vs, £
Up	Andersen	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	B
No Change	Marc Guehi	MCI	B
No Change	Muñoz	CRY	C
Up	Kayode	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Cash	AVL	C, Vs

Last updated: 21 Feb, 2026 7:55am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
Up	Salah	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	MCI	A
No Change	Wilson	FUL	B, Vs
Up	Dango Ouattara	BRE	B, Vs
No Change	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	B
Down	Rice	ARS	B
Up	Rayan	BOU	A, Vs
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £
No Change	Ndiaye	EVE	B, VsX

Last updated: 21 Feb, 2026 8:15am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Bowen	WHU	A
No Change	Watkins	AVL	B, Vs, Rest
No Change	Kroupi	BOU	C, Vs, Rest, £
No Change	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C

Last updated: 21 Feb, 2026 8:19am

MLS Fantasy is back, and Gameweek 1 marks the start of a brand new season. With fresh squads, new signings and plenty of unknowns, the opening round always brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

Our experts share their plans for the first Gameweek, revealing their initial drafts, key picks and early strategies as they look to get off to a strong start.

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@dmpwright

NOTES

I’m likely starting the season with Ethan Horvath and Andrew Thomas between the sticks. In an ideal world, I’d have squeezed in at least one premium goalkeeper, but I just couldn’t find a combination I liked that rotated cleanly over the first few Gameweeks. Horvath and Thomas, on the other hand, fit together nicely and give me coverage I’m comfortable with.
At the back, I’ve tried to strike a balance. There’s a mix of upside and value in there. Anthony Markanich and Édier Ocampo both showed real attacking intent last season, which is exactly what you want from defenders in this format. Then there’s Japhet Sery Larsen, who looks set to start at centre-back for Philadelphia and benefits from what appears to be a favourable run of fixtures to begin the campaign.
I’m high on Mamadou Mbacke Fall for the season overall. I think he could be a big asset, but there’s a small concern around his availability for St Louis’ opener. If he doesn’t start, I won’t hesitate to move him on before the deadline.
Midfield is largely settled. The only real question mark is Tadeo Allende. He’s the most likely sacrifice if I need to free up funds, especially with Lionel Messi back in training for Inter Miami. If Messi looks sharp and nailed, I’ll want a route to him.
Up front, Anders Dreyer and Son Heung-min are locked. I’m not overthinking that. Osaze De Rosario rounds things off as a strong budget enabler. He should see 60–70 minutes leading the line for Seattle in what looks like a promising home opener against Colorado, and at that price point, that’s more than enough to get me interested.

@_FutboIOscar

NOTES

MLS Fantasy is back – this time over on SofaScore – and I’ll be diving in on the new platform for the season ahead.
In goal, I’m starting with Yohei Takaoka and Brian Schwake. They look like the sensible pairing early on and, for now at least, I’m happy to back them as my rotating duo.
At the back, I’ve gone for attacking upside where possible. Andy Najar and Ryan Hollingshead both offer plenty going forward, which always adds a bit of extra appeal in this format. Alongside them, I’ve included Manu Duah, Kossa-Rienzi and Justin Haak in my Gameweek 1 draft to round things out.
Midfield was easier to settle. Evander went straight in. He faces an Atlanta side that struggled badly in 2025. Even if they improve this year, I still like his chances of getting on the scoresheet in the opener. Joining him are Marco Pašalić, Cristian Espinoza, Thomas Müller and Nico Fernández, all of whom come into the round with promising matchups.
Up front, Anders Dreyer was just as straightforward a pick as Evander. After finishing second only to a certain Argentinian for goal contributions in 2025, he’s difficult to ignore. Ezekiel Alladoh is a bit more of an exciting watch – fresh from a strong season in Sweden with Brommapojkarna and now at Philadelphia Union, I’m keen to see what he can do under Bradley Carnell. Rounding off the attack is Timo Werner, who gets a favourable Gameweek 1 matchup against Sporting KC.

@KarbownikFF

NOTES

In goal, I’ve settled on Andrew Thomas and Yohei Takaoka. Both play behind solid defensive units and the short-term fixtures look kind, so I’m comfortable backing them from the start. Ideally, they stay in place for the long haul as well.
At the back, I’ve leaned towards upside. Alex Roldan, Andrew Gutman, Iago Silva, Jamar Ricketts and Wilson Eisner all offer something going forward, which is exactly what I want from my defenders early on. Ricketts in particular stands out after featuring out of position in pre-season and heading into a favourable opening fixture.
Midfield is built around three players I see as set-and-forget picks: Hany Mukhtar, Albert Rusnák and Thomas Müller. All three have strong matchups and the kind of role security that makes them long-term holds. Then there are the two punts – Pellegrino and Anton Saletros. Pellegrino has the fixtures to make an impact, while Saletros feels a little more speculative, though I expect him to take on a similar role to Gutierrez for Chicago.
Up front, Son Heung-min and Anders Dreyer feel close to essentials right now. They should feature in most serious drafts. The third forward slot goes to Sam Surridge, who was a hero for me last season. He delivered in the CCC and takes penalties for Nashville, which makes him hard to ignore. Of course, all of this could shift if Lionel Messi proves fully fit before the deadline.

@Fpl_Thomas10

NOTES

My approach is to build around a core of reliable, long-term picks and then use two or three of the five weekly free transfers to take calculated punts. The remaining moves are there to deal with rotation and injuries, especially with the CCC already underway.
In goal, Andrew Thomas is locked in thanks to Seattle’s strong opening run and his value. I’ve paired him with Luka Gavran, as the rotation works well and should prevent early goalkeeper headaches.
Defensively, I’m targeting key teams: Philadelphia through Olwethu Makhanya, Vancouver via Édier Ocampo, and San Diego with budget enabler Wilson Eisner. The final spots are flexible, but right now I’m on Justin Haak and Anthony Markanich. Haak could operate out of position in midfield and benefits from an improved defence, especially with Jakob Glesnes around. Anthony Markanich is more aggressive, but the upside is obvious after 10 goals last season. DeJuan Jones is another option on my radar given his previous attacking output.
Midfield feels strong. Albert Rusnák, Hany Mukhtar and Evander are locked. Kristoffer Velde looks underpriced after his end-of-season form and pre-season displays, while Marcel Hartel stands out as a Gameweek 1 punt against a vulnerable Charlotte side.
Up front, I’ve gone with Son Heung-min and Anders Dreyer for their goal threat and all-round involvement. The third striker spot is a cheaper Seattle option, likely to lead the line with Jordan Morris shifting wide, which should bring plenty of opportunities early on. Martin Ojeda is another name I’m considering, especially given NYRB’s defensive issues.
I’m comfortable going without Lionel Messi in Gameweek 1. An away trip to LAFC isn’t ideal and his fitness isn’t fully clear. With unlimited captain switches and five transfers available next week, I’m happy to reassess in Gameweek 2. However, I have not fully eliminated the possibility of having Messi in my team by the deadline.

@GarethWills10

NOTES

In goal, I’ve gone with Yohei Takaoka from Vancouver, who benefit from a kind run of early fixtures, alongside Seattle’s new number one, Andrew Thomas. Both feel well set up to start the season strongly.
Defensively, I’ve leaned into teams with favourable openings. Manu Duah covers San Diego, while Mamadou Mbacke gives me an early St Louis option at the back. Vancouver’s strong schedule also brings Édier Ocampo into the fold. For Inter Miami coverage, Micael offers a sensible route into their defence, and Noah Cobb rounds things off as a cheaper option who plays in the final match of the week for Colorado.
Midfield was tough to narrow down with so many appealing names. I’ve again targeted San Diego and Vancouver, backing their early fixtures. Thomas Müller and Jeppe Tverkov make the cut, alongside new MLS arrival Johansson, who joins from Sweden’s Allsvenskan. I’m also taking a chance on Colorado’s new signing Dante Sealy, whose numbers last season were impressive, and of course Hany Mukhtar, who speaks for himself.
Up front, I’m currently doubling up on Miami. Lionel Messi is in, along with new signing Germán Berterame, who Javier Mascherano has indicated could start ahead of Luis Suárez. If Messi doesn’t make it, I’ll turn to Anders Dreyer and keep funds ready to bring the GOAT back in.
The captain’s armband is on Messi for now, though Thomas Müller and Son Heung-min both offer strong alternatives.