Major League Soccer is in full swing, and Round 4 of MLS Fantasy features another full slate of matches to target for fantasy points. There are notable injuries to several key players to be mindful of, so as always, be sure to check starting lineups before locking players into your squad. Let’s dive back in to look at the top players and value picks at each position.
Teams on BYE: RSL
Goalkeepers
Tim Melia made six saves en route to a surprise clean sheet on the road against LAFC, and now he has a good opportunity to help SKC pick up their first win of 2024 in a favorable home matchup with San Jose. The Earthquakes are 0W-3L-0D to start the season and were shut out at home by Vancouver last weekend.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Tim Melia | SKC | vs. SJ | $6.4 |
2. John McCarthy | LA | vs. STL | $5.6 |
3. Brad Guzan | ATL | vs. ORL | $6.8 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Andrew Thomas | SEA | vs. COL | $5.4 |
Defenders
Brooks Lennon contributed an assist in Atlanta’s 4-1 dismantling of New England last round, and he’s in a good spot to turn in another big game at home against Orlando City on Sunday. Considering Lennon serves up the occasional set piece, he can rack up both attacking and defensive points if the stars align.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Brooks Lennon | ATL | vs. ORL | $6.9 |
2. Alex Roldan | SEA | vs. COL | $6.1 |
3. Tim Liebold | SKC | vs. SJ | $6.4 |
4. Maya Yoshida | LA | vs. STL | $6.5 |
5. Aaron Herrera | DC | vs. MIA | $7.4 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Sam Junqua | DAL | vs. VAN | $5.0 |
2. Allan Arigoni | CHI | vs. MTL | $4.0 |
Midfielders
Riqui Puig has scored in back-to-back matches and leads all midfielders with 29 fantasy points through the first three rounds. He’s averaging nearly 10 fantasy points per game, making him a top option in a tasty home matchup with St. Louis CITY SC.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Riqui Puig | LA | vs. STL | $9.7 |
2. Thiago Almada | ATL | vs. ORL | $9.4 |
3. Carles Gil | NE | vs. CIN | $10.5 |
4. Joseph Paintsil | LA | vs. STL | $9.5 |
5. Hany Mukhtar | NSH | vs. CLT | $8.2 |
6. Santiago Rodríguez | NYC | vs. TOR | $8.1 |
7. Luciano Acosta | CIN | at NE | $10.4 |
8. Emil Forsberg | RBNY | at CLB | $9.1 |
9. Johnny Russell | SKC | vs. SJ | $7.5 |
10. Erik Thommy | SKC | vs. SJ | $8.0 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Esmir Bajraktarevic | NE | vs. CIN | $5.4 |
2. Memo Rodríguez | SKC | vs. SJ | $5.8 |
3. Lawson Sunderland | MIA | at DC | $4.3 |
Forwards
Giorgos Giakoumakis led all players with 21 points in Round 3, exploding for a hat trick in a 4-1 win over New England. Look for the Greek international to keep it going in another juicy home matchup with Orlando City on Sunday.
Editors note: D.C. United forward Christian Benteke, who's missed the last two games due to a thigh injury, was back training this week.
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Giorgos Giakoumakis | ATL | vs. ORL | $8.2 |
2. Cucho Hernández | CLB | vs. RBNY | $10.5 |
3. Jesús Ferreira | DAL | vs. VAN | $8.3 |
4. Christian Benteke | DC | vs. MIA | $8.5 |
5. Dejan Joveljic | LA | vs. STL | $9.5 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Ibrahim Aliyu | HOU | vs. POR | $5.9 |
2. Dante Sealy | DAL | vs. VAN | $5.5 |
Player | Team | Opponent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Riqui Puig | LA | vs. STL | $9.7 |
2. Thiago Almada | ATL | vs. ORL | $9.4 |
3. Giorgos Giakoumakis | ATL | vs. ORL | $8.2 |
Playing MLS Pick’em is simple. Pick the correct answer to all the questions in a round, and you could win two tickets to a 2024 MLS regular-season match!
All players who participate in (3) or more rounds by May 26, 2024 will be entered into the MLS Pick’em Sweepstakes. One player from that pool will be randomly selected to win a 2024 MLS All-Star Game VIP Experience. Don’t forget to get your picks in early and often!
Pick’em advice:
Pick 2: Minnesota United FC vs. LAFC
Who is going to win?
Picking the first team to score is tricky, so I’m focusing on outcomes that we have more of an edge in determining. While LAFC appear to be the stronger side on paper, Minnesota United have looked surprisingly impressive to start the season. I’m predicting the Loons snag their first home win of the season to remain unbeaten in 2024.
Pick 4: Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC
Will both teams score?
Nashville SC have built their brand on being ultra-stingy defensively, and Saturday’s matchup with Charlotte sets up nicely for another possible clean sheet at home. There have been just four total goals over Charlotte’s first three games, leading me to believe another low-scoring affair is in order in the Music City.
Pick 6: LA Galaxy vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Who is going to win?
The Galaxy are undefeated to start the season, and in three weeks they’ve already put the league on high alert with their revamped attack featuring Joseph Paintsil. While St. Louis CITY certainly can make a game of it, this one feels like a slam dunk with the Galaxy going for their first home win of the season.
