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MLS Fantasy: Match Day 8 Preview

By Antonio Rubio

Mar 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) celebrates scoring a goal against the D.C. United during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) celebrates scoring a goal against the D.C. United during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Match week 8 kicked off on Wednesday between New England and San Jose in a stalemate but relax double game weeks are here!

Dan Donovan keeps his lead in MLS Multiplex classic league as week 8 kicks off. Before we dive into a new week out action a look at the top five MLS fantasy players from our league.

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If you haven’t joined the MLS Multiplex Fantasy League do so at the link on the tweet below! It’s already week eight so get on and compete.

Week 7 Roundup:

Week seven embodied the unpredictable nature of MLS in every single way. Let us walk through a couple of the twist and turns…

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  1. David Villa half field goal?! They should really implement bonus points for goals beyond a certain distance. If you read MLS Multiplex Week 7 Fantasy Preview you would have chosen Villa off of our recommended players list and he paid it back in a big way. Other than his amazing half field goal against Philadelphia David Villa managed to earn a nice little 8 points for NYCFC.
  2. Gonzalez Pirez meanwhile did not pay back the faith put in him in our week seven must have fantasy players. Pirez managed to pick a red card against Montreal and a last minute loss as well. This resulted in -3 points for MLS Fantasy…although MLS Disciplinary committee later rescinded the red card. Typical MLS!
  3. At Providence Park in Portland, SKC came away with surprising 1-0 win in front of the Timbers Army. This might have come as a shock to some, but Kansas City’s defense has been rock solid this year with Zusi, Besler, Opara, and Sinovic. Meanwhile fantasy teams took some tolls with Valeri and Adi only combining for a total of seven points.

MLS Week 8 Must Have Players:

1) Nicolas Lodeiro

Apr 14, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) and Vancouver Whitecaps forward Fredy Montero (12, left) walk onto the field during a pregame ceremony at BC Place. Vancouver defeated Seattle, 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) and Vancouver Whitecaps forward Fredy Montero (12, left) walk onto the field during a pregame ceremony at BC Place. Vancouver defeated Seattle, 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Lodeiro, the Uruguayan playmaker, is starting to heat up for Seattle, just as he did last season in turning around the Sounders on the road to their MLS Cup victory. This week Seattle faces off against LA Galaxy who are coming off a string of tough losses, especially last week’s last minute loss in Orlando.

LA Galaxy either clicks on offense or they are all over the place, very hit or miss. Nonetheless, they usually struggle against top attacking talent with a makeshift defense due to injuries, such as Robbie Rogers. Lodeiro and company could walk away with a big win at home this weekend.

2) Nemanja Nikolic

Apr 8, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Fire forward Nemanja Nikolic (23) after the second half at Toyota Park. Chicago defeats Columbus 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Fire forward Nemanja Nikolic (23) after the second half at Toyota Park. Chicago defeats Columbus 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago is gaining momentum in the couple of weeks since the arrival of Schweinsteiger. This all bodes well for Nemanja Nikolic who is starting to adapt well in MLS after leading the Polish league in goals last year. Nikolic has racked up 35 points so far in MLS Fantasy and shows no signs of slowing down with Basti, Accam, and McCarty feeding him balls on a platter.

Next: MLS Multiplex’s Matchday 8 Predictions

3) Christian Ramirez

Mar 12, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota United forward Christian Ramirez (21) against Atlanta United at TCF Bank Stadium. Atlanta United defeated Minnesota United 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota United forward Christian Ramirez (21) against Atlanta United at TCF Bank Stadium. Atlanta United defeated Minnesota United 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Although Minnesota United haven’t put together the best team performances this year, young American striker Christian Ramirez is a man on fire. His pace has him a step in front of opposing center backs at all times and it showed last week against Houston at BBVA Compass Stadium.

Ramirez has managed to score five goals so far this season, but if his finishing improved he could be at seven or eight alone from the game in Houston where he missed several clear chances.

Next: MLS: Top 5 Rookie of the Year Candidates so far

Join the MLS Multiplex league and let us know in the comments below who you think is a must get player this week!

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