
A limited slate of matches over the FIFA international break reduces the player pool significantly, but Portland's Diego Valeri is still around for a great home matchup against Sporting KC.

Brian Fernandez is scoreless in his last 120 minutes, but RotoWire's JD Bazzo explains why that has no bearing on the Timbers' attacker being ranked atop his forward list this week.

Chile is the biggest favorite on Monday's three-game Copa America/Gold Cup interleague slate, though there aren't expected to be a ton of goals scored.

Carlos Vela seems close to breaking the MLS Fantasy pricing scale, and a home match against Chicago this week will put even more pressure on the algorithm.

Carlos Vela has been one of the best players in Major League Soccer this season, and RotoWire's JD Bazzo is fully expecting it to continue this week with LA FC playing two games.
Josef Martinez has eight goals in his last four games, and he'll be very tough to fade Sunday against Montreal.
The Gold Cup semi-finals start Saturday with the U.S. facing off against Costa Rica before Jamaica takes on Mexico on Sunday.
Mexico is the biggest favorite on Thursday's two-game slate, but the other three teams can still provide plenty of fantasy points.
With Mexico expected to comfortably handle El Salvador on Sunday, Evan Morter breaks down which El Tri players are worth the most attention from fantasy managers.
Sacha Kljestan's price isn't nearly as high as it's been in the past, and JD Bazzo thinks the Red Bulls midfielder will be a great value Saturday against the Union.
Few midfielders have been as consistent as Sacha Kljestan this season, and he has an excellent matchup Sunday against the Crew for a breakout fantasy performance.
There are a number of top-tier midfielders worth considering for Saturday's MLS slate, but RotoWire's JD Bazzo explains why Sacha Kljestan stands above the others.
Fanendo Adi has taken 20 shots in his last five games, and with four goals over that span, he looks primed to keep his form going Saturday against Houston.
D.J. Trainor breaks down the injury and suspension news and players away on international duty ahead of Major League Soccer's two-game Wednesday slate.
David Villa has six goals in his last four games and will next face off against a Montreal side he's burned for three goals and one assist in two previous meetings.
Sebastian Giovinco was unable to play in the MLS All-Star Game because of a heel injury, but he has a shot at getting back on the pitch for Toronto FC on Saturday.
The Sounders could be getting a number of players back from the Gold Cup this weekend, but Obafemi Martins remains sidelined with a groin injury.