MLS Fantasy Week 16 Positional Rankings

Week 16 of MLS Fantasy kicks off Friday night with the San Jose Earthquakes hosting the Vancouver Whitecaps (10:30 pm ET | MLS LIVE on ESPN+). There are three teams on a BYE this week (CIN, ORL, PHI), but there are plenty of fantasy-friendly matchups to target over the next three days. Let’s get right into the top players at each position to help your squad climb the leaderboards this round.

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Teams on a BYE: CIN, ORL, PHI

Goalkeepers

Joe Willis has proven to be a consistent fantasy point producer even without the services of 2020 MLS Defender of the Year Walker Zimmerman. He’s facing a D.C. United squad that has caught fire of late, but Willis is back in the home confines of Nissan Stadium where he’s posted five of his league-leading eight shutouts on the season.

Defenders

Nathan has stormed onto the MLS Fantasy scene since joining the Earthquakes in June. The Brazilian center back has scored a goal in two of the last three rounds, and he’s emerged as a top bonus point producer in addition to his attacking upside. He has all the makings of an elite fantasy defender and up next Nathan gets a favorable matchup at home against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Midfielders

Marcelino Moreno comes into Sunday’s clash with LAFC (4 pm ET | ESPN, ESPN Deportes) scorching hot. The Argentine has scored a goal in three consecutive games, averaging a league-high 12 fantasy points per game over that stretch. Look for Moreno to continue to dazzle against an LAFC side that's winless in five straight — conceding two or more goals in each of those matches.

Forwards

Valentin Castellanos has racked up a combined 33 points across the last three rounds, with two goals and three assists over his last four appearances. Up next is an Inter Miami side that has not kept a clean sheet in more than 13 matches, setting Taty up for potentially another hefty point haul in Week 16.