MLS Fantasy Round 13 positional rankings

The first big DGW of the season is upon us, giving fantasy managers the opportunity to double dip on points in Round 13. We can expect to see some inflated scores this round – even with inevitable squad rotation, injuries and suspension risks looming.

To navigate the chaos, MLS Fantasy Expert Reid Connelly, aka MLS Fantasy Boss, will be answering your questions to help set your side up for success. The fun kicks off with matches at 7:30pm ET on Wednesday, so let’s dive right in and look at the top plays and values this week.

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Teams NOT on a DGW: DAL, LAFC, NE, SKC

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Goalkeepers

Roman Celentano has kept a clean sheet in all three of his home appearances this season, boosting his fantasy appeal with a surging FC Cincinnati playing twice at TQL Stadium this week. He’s one of six goalkeepers who could play twice at home in Round 13, and given the Orange & Blue’s form combined with their matchups, he’s the top option this week if you can afford to spend up at the position.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Roman Celentano	CIN	vs. ATL, vs. STL	$9.0
2. Brad Stuver	ATX	vs. HOU, vs. SKC	$8.0
3. Zac MacMath	RSL	vs. SEA, vs. COL	$7.9

Value Goalkeepers

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Joe Willis	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. ATL	$6.0

Defenders

Kai Wagner logged a serviceable six points in Round 12 through a cluster of bonus points from key passes and crosses. The Union will look to right the ship after a shock home loss to Orlando, and good matchups with New York City FC and the New England Revolution should see Wagner continue to thrive as one of Philadelphia’s top attacking threats.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Kai Wagner	PHI	vs. NYC, at NE	$9.2
2. Miles Robinson	CIN	vs. ATL, vs. STL	$8.1
3. Justen Glad	RSL	vs. SEA, vs. COL	$8.7
4. Jon Gallagher	ATX	vs. HOU, vs. SKC	$8.3
5. Brooks Lennon	ATL	at CIN, at NSH	$9.4

Value Defenders

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Walker Zimmerman	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. ATL	$5.9
2. Julian Gressel	MIA	at ORL, vs. DC	$5.6

Midfielders

Luciano Acosta continued his run of MVP form in FC Cincinnati’s Hell is Real win over Columbus on Saturday. The crafty midfielder has found the net in four consecutive outings, topping double-digit fantasy points in three of those.

Buyer Beware: It’s worth noting Acosta is one yellow card away from suspension. There’s a dusting of other high-profile players who come with the risk of only playing one match this DGW, including forward Cristian Arango.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Luciano Acosta	CIN	vs. ATL, vs. STL	$14.0
2. Riqui Puig	LA	at MIN, at CLT	$13.4
3. Hany Mukhtar	NSH	vs. TOR, vs. ATL	$10.1
4. Cristian Espinoza	SJ	at POR, vs. ORL	$12.3
5. Evander	POR	vs. SJ, at MIN	$12.0
6. Thiago Almada	ATL	at CIN, at NSH	$12.8
7. Dániel Gazdag	PHI	vs. NYC, at NE	$10.4
8. Robin Lod	MIN	vs. LA, vs. POR	$11.4
9. Sebastián Driussi	ATX	vs. HOU, vs. SKC	$8.7
10. Andrés Gómez	RSL	vs. SEA, vs. COL	$10.3

Value Midfielders

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Bryce Duke	MTL	vs. CLB, at TOR	$5.5
2. Omir Fernandez	COL	vs. VAN, at RSL	$4.5
3. João Paulo	SEA	at RSL, vs. VAN	$7.0

Forwards

Lionel Messi was kept off the scoresheet for the first time this season in Round 12’s win at Montréal, but with two opportunities to get back among the goals this week we’re going right back to the well. It was announced after training on Tuesday that Messi played through a knee knock in Montréal over the weekend, so it’s very possible that his minutes are monitored given Miami’s congested schedule. Be sure to confirm the MVP frontrunner’s status ahead of Miami’s first match on Wednesday to determine if a limited GOAT is worth the risk on a double-game week.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Lionel Messi	MIA	at ORL, vs. DC	$14.0
2. Cristian Arango	RSL	vs. SEA, vs. COL	$13.7
3. Luis Suárez	MIA	at ORL, vs. DC	$13.6
4. Christian Benteke	DC	vs. RBNY, at MIA	$12.5
5. Cucho Hernández	COL	at MTL, at CHI	$10.8