MLS Fantasy continues, and we’ve asked our experts to reveal the teams they’re backing ahead of the Gameweek 34 deadline.
In this article, several experienced managers share their current squads, along with their thinking around key decisions for the round
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@dmpwright
- I currently have 11 players involved in the early slate of Decision Day fixtures. My transfers will therefore focus on bringing in enough late-slate options to provide cover if needed.
- In defence, I’m backing Anthony Markanich ahead of his favourable home fixture against San Jose Earthquakes. He’ll be joined by Kai Wagner, who also plays in the early slate. However, Wagner offers excellent bonus-point potential and one of the strongest clean-sheet opportunities of the round against Toronto FC.
- Further forward, Kristoffer Velde and Anders Dreyer will likely be my only two changes. I’m also considering Joaquín Pereyra, which would give me a Minnesota United attacking double-up.
- That leaves me with one free transfer, which I could use to replace either Hugo Lloris or Andrew Thomas. With their teams facing each other this week, I’ll need to decide which goalkeeper offers the better option.
@GarethWills10
- The final week of the MLS regular season is here! All Eastern Conference matches kick off at 9pm UK time on Saturday, with the Western Conference fixtures following at midnight on Sunday. I’ve tried to get an even split of players across both sets of matches. All transfers are planned for now and will depend on the confirmed line-ups.
- In goal, I’ve gone with Brian Schwake from the early set of fixtures. Hugo Lloris provides cover, with his match kicking off later.
- My defence features Maxwell Woledzi, who completes a Nashville double-up alongside Schwake. Malte Amundsen, Neil Pierre and Mathías Laborda also feature, while I’ve brought in Luc de Fougerolles from the later fixtures.
- I’m planning three changes in midfield, bringing in Joaquín Pereyra, David Da Costa and Morgan Whittaker. Evander is currently in my team, although he started on the bench last week as he continues his return from injury. I’ll assess his situation once the line-ups are confirmed, with Carles Gil the likely replacement if Evander is benched again. Nick Fernandez completes my midfield.
- Up front, Lionel Messi leads the line alongside Antoine Griezmann and Anders Dreyer.
- Messi is my captain for the early fixtures. If he fails to deliver, I’ll likely switch the armband to either Da Costa or Dreyer.
@Fpl_Thomas10
- My goalkeepers will remain unchanged this week.
- With no Western Conference outfield players currently in my squad, I’ll be looking to bring in at least three players from the later fixtures.
- In defence, Tate Markanich is my main target, offering attacking threat alongside clean-sheet potential.
- Kristoffer Velde looks like the most appealing midfield option from the West, while Ryan Gauld comes in from the East following a strong run of form and with a favourable fixture ahead.
- Up front, Anders Dreyer is a no-brainer given his later kick-off. I’m taking a punt on the final spot, with Luis Suárez currently leading the race.
