2022 MLS Fantasy: Week 5 DGW Positional Rankings

Schuyler Redpath

The international window brings us the first Double Game Week (DGW) of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season. Week 5 spans from the condensed three-game slate this weekend to the mega 14-game schedule April 2-3. Unlike last season, players on teams that play twice will earn a combined score from their individual point haul in each match. This makes for an excellent opportunity to post a BIG score and make some moves on the leaderboards if the stars align!

💡 Expert Tip: Avoid any potential fantasy landmines by reviewing the list of MLS players called in for international duty before setting your lineup.

Note: This set of positional rankings is focused solely on DGW players, with another set of rankings focusing on single-game players to be released next week.

Teams on a DGW: CIN, CLT, ORL, POR, RSL, SKC

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Goalkeepers

There’s no clear-cut No. 1 when it comes to the DGW goalkeepers to choose from. Aljaz Ivacic conceded four goals to FC Dallas last week, but he’s the only player with two home matches, and the Timbers keeper kept a clean sheet in his previous outing at Providence Park. With the way FC Cincinnati’s schedule shakes out, Alec Kann is cheap enough to stash on the bench to see if he can turn in a serviceable score at Charlotte or home versus CF Montréal.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Aljaz Ivacic	POR	vs. ORL, vs. LA	$6.2
2. Tim Melia	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$6.6
3. Zac MacMath	RSL	at SKC, at COL	$7.0

Value Goalkeepers

Value Goalkeepers
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Alec Kann	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$4.4
2. Kristijan Kahlina	CLT	vs. CIN, at PHI	$5.4

Defenders

Antonio Carlos leads all DGW defenders with 32 points, averaging eight fantasy points per game over the first four weeks of the season. The Orlando City SC center back has a knack for racking up defensive bonus points, planting him high on the radar of DGW players that come with a relatively safe floor regardless of the match outcomes.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Antonio Carlos	ORL	at POR, vs. LAFC	$8.5
2. Andreu Fontas	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$7.4
3. Graham Zusi	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$6.7
4. Geoff Cameron	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$6.2
5. Josecarlos Van Rankin	POR	vs. ORL, vs LA	$6.1

Value Defenders

Value Defenders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Claudio Bravo	POR	vs. ORL, vs. LA	$5.5
2. Christian Fuchs	CLT	vs. CIN, at PHI	$5.9
3. Tyler Blackett	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$5.3

Midfielders

Yimmi Chara is off to a hot start, leading all DGW midfielders with two goals, two assists and 35 fantasy points through Week 4. As Portland’s primary set-piece taker, look for Chara to continue to be a key contributor on the attacking end at home against Orlando City and the LA Galaxy.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Yimmi Chara	POR	vs. ORL, vs. LA	$11.0
2. Luciano Acosta	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$9.1
3. Johnny Russell	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$8.8
4. Remi Walter	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$9.2
5. Pablo Ruiz	RSL	at SKC, at COL	$7.7
6. Mauricio Pereyra	ORL	vs. POR, vs. LAFC	$8.6
7. Yuya Kubo	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$6.8
8. Junior Urso	ORL	at POR, vs. LAFC	$6.8
9. Dairon Asprilla	POR	vs. ORL, vs. LA	$6.1
10. Diego Chara	POR	vs. ORL, vs. LA	$7.0

Value Midfielders

Value Midfielders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Ben Bender	CLT	vs. CIN, at PHI	$5.8
2. Jordy Alcivar	CLT	vs. CIN, at PHI	$5.0
3. Maikel Chang	RSL	at SKC, at COL	$5.9

Forwards

Brandon Vazquez has scored two goals in back-to-back appearances and he has a favorable schedule facing Charlotte FC and CF Montréal this round. The FC Cincinnati striker is in prime position to pad his league-leading four-goal haul over the course of his next two games.

Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Brandon Vazquez	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$7.1
2. Jaroslaw Niezgoda	POR	vs.ORL, vs. LA	$6.2
3. Daniel Salloi	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$9.1
4. Nikola Vujnovic	SKC	vs. RSL, at VAN	$6.7
5. Bobby Wood	RSL	at SKC, at COL	$7.4

Value Forwards

Value Forwards
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Daniel Rios	CLT	vs. CIN, at PHI	$4.4
2. Dominique Badji	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$5.7
3. Tate Schmitt	RSL	at SKC, at COL	$6.0

DGW Captains

DGW Captains
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Yimmi Chara	POR	vs. ORL, vs. LA	$11.0
2. Luciano Acosta	CIN	at CLT, vs. MTL	$9.1
3. Brandon Vazquez	CIN	at CLT, vs MTL.	$7.1

MLS Fantasy Weekly Winner

Congratulations to Week 4 winner Tommy Tveitaskog, manager of FC Navlebeskuende, who topped the weekly leaderboard with 123 points. Tommy captained Carlos Vela for 24 points and also cashed in on two goals and 15 points from Ryan Hollingshead. Tommy pockets a $150 MLS store gift card for notching the weekly high score!