Did you ever wonder what you could do with a team if you used a Wild Card every week? In Best XI at $120m, we will explore the options available to brand new players as well as those using a Wild Card as we predict the rounds Dream Team. Along with the best players by round matchup, players with the best upcoming schedules will take precedence over similarly priced players.
Starters
Goalkeeper – Frei $6.1 SEA
Defender – Campbell $5.1 CHI
Defender – Bernardez $7.9 SJ
Defender – Jones $6.7 SEA
Midfielder – Piatti $11.5 MTL (Transfer for Alex)
Midfielder – Kaka $11.8 ORL (Transfer for Powers/Garcia)
Midfielder – Alvarez $7.2 CHI
Midfielder – Lodeiro $12.3 SEA
Forward – Altidore $9.6 TFC (Transfer for Manotas)
Forward – O Kamara $9.1 CLB
Forward – Morris $8.6 SEA
Subtotal: $95.9
Subs
Goalkeeper – Willis $4.8 HOU
Defender – Hairston $5.6 COL
Defender – Sjoberg $6.2 COL
Midfielder – Cronin $5.9 CHI
Forward – Badji $4.3 COL
Subtotal: $26.8
Total: $122.7
This round is straightforward for WC play. Take a full XI of DGW players and load the bench with Round 32 DGW guys. With three free transfer next round, you’ll have a total of 19 DGWs scored in 31 and 32 without a -4. This lineup comes in just over budget, but for regular players that’s not an issue. For big money teams, Alvarez could become Finlay.
Captain
The captain’s armband is a toss-up between Lodeiro and Altidore this week. If Gionvinco isn’t in the starting XI, give the nod to Altidore. Otherwise, stick with Seattles main playmaker.