MLS fantasy soccer is unpredictable. And that makes the league entertaining for everyone. But it also makes picking the right team hard for all your managers out there.
Here are the top players you should scout ahead of Matchday 8. I’ve taken into consideration FootballCoin stats, as well as my own unnaturally accurate powers of prediction for this one.
Top Matchday 8 Picks in MLS Fantasy Soccer
Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)
Rossi is already a legendary MLS player. All that he’s doing now is adding to his legacy and helping the Columbus Crew become one of the top clubs in the Eastern Conference..
Rossi has scored four goals this season. Meanwhile, St. Louis can’t seem to catch a break. The team’s lost three matches on the bounce. The Uruguayan striker is someone you should consider.
Brad Stuver (Austin FC)
Austin FC is neatly recuperating. After a poor start, the team is undefeated in four games.
But now comes a big test. They play the Vancouver Whitecaps away from home. The Canadians have scored 12 goals in 7 matches.
Top MLS goalie for 2025, Brad Stuver, needs to come to the rescue for this one.
Miguel Almiron (Atlanta)
Certainly something of a luxury player, Almiron has re-adapted nicely to life back in the MLS. Atlanta’s struggling slightly. But most of their attacking plays lead to Miguel Almiron one way or another.
Federico Bernadeschi (Toronto FC)
Federico Bernadeschi is finally living up to his star status. Perhaps it’s the way Toronto FC nearly cut ties so unceremoniously with Lorenzo Insigne that did it.
Bernadeschi is in fine form, racking points every week. And with the team still without a win, the Italian might be Toronto’s best chance.
Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union)
No surprises here! Jakob Glesnes is one of the most dependable defenders in the MLS. It’s been this way since he joined Philadelphia in 2020.
Still, collectively, the team looks better than it has in years. Victory against New York City FC would show they really mean business. And victory is an entirely achievable goal at this stage in the season.
Josef Martinez (San Jose Earthquakes)
Josef Martinez is another legendary MLS soccer player. But it’s only recently that he started living up to expectations.
He scored a hat-trick against DC United in a 6-1 thrashing. That was a perfect 10 performance.
San Jose will arguably face Los Angeles FC at the best time. The Earthquakes will be looking at Martinez for some guidance.
