Round 25 of MLS Fantasy combines the next two weekends of MLS matches, creating a double-game week for teams that play twice over that span. With just five rounds to go, loading up on DGW players this round could make a big impact on where you finish on the leaderboards.
Round 25 marks the beginning of the Fantasy Champions League final round, where 200 of the top MLS fantasy managers will square off for big prizes and fantasy glory. Let’s get right back into it and look at the top plays and values this round.
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Goalkeepers
Minnesota United FC are the only team that has two home games this round, making Dayne St. Clair and the Loons' defense an intriguing option. St. Clair has been in good form over the last six matches, conceding just three goals while keeping three clean sheets and making 24 saves.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price | |
1. Dayne St. Clair | MIN |
| $8.6 | |
2. Drake Callender | MIA | vs. SKC, at ATL | $6.9 | |
3. John McCarthy | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $8.2 | |
4. Alex Bono | DC | vs. SJ, at CLT | $7.0 | |
5. Roman Bürki | STL | at LA, at HOU | $9.5 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Earl Edwards Jr | NE | at MIN, at COL | $5.6 |
2. Daniel | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $6.5 |
3. David Bingham | POR | vs. LAFC, at ATX | $6.7 |
Defenders
Michael Boxall registered 14 points in Round 24’s double-game week, and with two home games in Round 25, he’s in a good spot to top double-digit points again. He’s averaging 12 fantasy points per round over four DGWs this season, and he’s played every single minute of both matches across those double-game week rounds.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Michael Boxall | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $9.4 |
2. DJ Taylor | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $8.7 |
3. Rodrigues | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $10.0 |
4. Miguel Tapias | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $8.6 |
5. Pedro Santos | DC | vs. SJ, at CLT | $8.1 |
6. Jordi Alba | MIA | vs. SKC, at ATL | $10.1 |
7. Ryan Hollingshead | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $8.3 |
8. Diego Palacios | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $8.6 |
9. DeJuan Jones | NE | at MIN, at COL | $9.2 |
10. Maya Yoshida | LA | vs. STL, at LAFC | $8.0 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Kamal Miller | MIA | vs. SKC, at ATL | $5.2 |
2. Brendan Hines-Ike | DC | vs. SJ, at CLT | $4.9 |
3. Jonathan Mensah | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $5.8 |
Midfielders
Emanuel Reynoso was electric last round, leading all players with 24 points over two appearances. Minnesota have multiple attackers away on international duty, which could open up even more opportunities for the Loons' No. 10 to do some damage.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Emanuel Reynoso | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $11.0 |
2. Cristian Espinoza | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $12.9 |
3. Carles Gil | NE | at MIN, at COL | $13.2 |
4. Riqui Puig | LA | vs. STL, at LAFC | $11.1 |
5. Eduard Löwen | STL | at LA, at HOU | $11.9 |
6. Evander | POR | vs. LAFC, at ATX | $9.7 |
7. Mateusz Klich | DC | vs. SJ, at CLT | $7.9 |
8. Mateusz Bogusz | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $7.3 |
9. Tomas Chancalay | NE | at MIN, at COL | $8.5 |
10. Erik Thommy | SKC | at MIA, at MIN | $8.9 |
11. Sergio Busquets | MIA | vs. SKC, at ATL | $8.9 |
12. Jamiro Monteiro | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $8.0 |
13. Tyler Boyd | LA | vs. STL, at LAFC | $7.4 |
14. Jackson Yueill | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $8.0 |
15. Santiago Moreno | POR | vs. LAFC, at ATX | $7.6 |
16. Diego Fagundez | LA | vs. STL, at LAFC | $7.0 |
17. Ilie Sanchez | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $7.9 |
18. Hassani Dotson | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $6.8 |
19. Mark-Anthony Kaye | NE | at MIN, at COL | $8.2 |
20. Nacho Gil | NE | at MIN, at COL | $6.9 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Jan Gregus | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $5.4 |
2. Kellyn Acosta | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $4.4 |
3. Yimmi Chara | POR | vs. LAFC, at ATX | $4.8 |
Forwards
With strike partner Dénis Bouanga away on international duty, look for Carlos Vela to be LAFC’s primary attacking threat against the Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy. Vela has already scored and assisted against both opponents this season, notching 11 points against the Timbers and beating up cross-town rival LA Galaxy for 17 points in Round 8.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Carlos Vela | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $10.3 |
2. Christian Benteke | DC | vs. SJ, at CLT | $7.3 |
3. Bongi Hlongwane | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $8.6 |
4. Mario Gonzalez | LAFC | at POR, vs. LA | $8.6 |
5. Leonardo Campana | MIA | vs. SKC, at ATL | $6.3 |
6. Alan Pulido | SKC | at MIA, at MIN | $9.2 |
7. Jeremy Ebobisse | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $7.3 |
8. Johnny Russell | SKC | at MIA, at MIN | $7.2 |
9. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $7.4 |
10. Daniel Salloi | SKC | at MIA, at MIN | $8.1 |
1. Dejan Joveljic | LA | vs. STL, at LAFC | $4.7 |
2. Franco Fragapane | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $4.6 |
3. Enzo Copetti | CLT | vs. DC | $5.8 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
1. Emanuel Reynoso | MIN | vs. NE, vs. SKC | $11.0 |
2. Cristian Espinoza | SJ | at DC, vs. RSL | $12.9 |
3. Carles Gil | NE | at MIN, at COL | $13.2 |
Squad Pick & Parlay Predictor
With only five matches this weekend, Round 31 of Parlay Predictor and Squad Pick will feature matches from the weekend of September 16th. Check back next week for more tips and advice for your shot at winning $10,000!
