Playtime Analysis is a weekly overview offering useful tips for the coming weeks about players that aren’t going to be getting their usual time on the pitch. Whether it be value subs, injured stars, or international absences, you can find it here in Playtime Analysis.
Rimando $6.1 RSL: Rimando is still a great keeper in MLS and one to build around for a while. He’s got favorable matchups until the next big set of bye weeks, Round 25, including a DGW. Only TFC have a DGW during that stretch besides RSL.
Moor $7.7 TFC: Moor is leading the way in PP90 among regular starters on defense. As mentioned above, Toronto is one of two teams with a DGW between now and Round 25.
Medranda $6.4 SKC: Medranda is the left winger turned LB for Peter Vermes and he’s been wonderful. So much so, that SKC traded youngster Amadou Dia to Montreal because he doesn’t fit into the plan anymore. With only a single game under 7 points in his last 7 games, Medranda is quickly becoming the value must own right now.
K Doyle $7.9 COL: With Colorado still leading the league ,it’s hard not to consider their key players. Doyle has become a regular starter for the club as of late and has been putting in the numbers to back it up. With a PP90 just over 5 and a price tag under $8.0, he’s definitely worth a look for the value option of a 3-4-3 or a solid sub in a 3-5-2.
Transfer Warning
Amadou Dia was traded to Montreal by SKC in exchange for Cameron Porter.
Emmanuel Appiah, recently cut by Colorado, has been signed by SKC.
FC Dallas has acquired Brazilian forward Getterson on loan from J. Malucelli
Canadian, Marcel de Jong, released by Sporting prior to the 2016 season, has signed with Vancouver.
Damien Perquis and TFC has mutually agreed to part ways.
Injuries
For the latest injury news and updates, check out Mike’s articles here on MLSFantasyBoss as well as the @MLSInjuryNews Twitter feed, also run by Mike.
Suspension and Yellow Card Warning
Keep an out for the updates on MLS’s Disciplinary Report page at http://www.mlssoccer.com/topic/discipline At the time of this publication, the list had not been updated.
Look Ahead
Round 19 is a free Wild Card Week. It should also be noted that Round 18 consists of games on July 13 only and the Round 19 deadline is set for July 15. Be prepared for a very short turnaround.