Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: MLS

Evander is red-hot right now, averaging 0.80 goals and 1.40 assists per match across his last five while playing 90 minutes as a regular in the Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by locked-in minutes and steady involvement. Sorare Edge puts him at 88.7 points with medium model confidence, which points to a high ceiling against San Jose Earthquakes at home while still carrying the usual game-to-game variance of an attack-minded midfielder.

Milan Iloski is red-hot, averaging 1.40 goals per match over his last five outings, which makes him a clear high-ceiling option against Atlanta United at home. He is a STARTER in the Starting XI and is seeing sustained minutes, averaging 86 per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is steadier than a pure streaky scorer. The Sorare Edge projection of 87.1 points, with medium confidence, frames him as a volatility-friendly starter who offers genuine strike potential while carrying a reasonable baseline thanks to regular involvement.

Bouanga's recent scoring heat is the headline, averaging a goal per match across his last five outings and giving him high upside on the scoresheet against Vancouver Whitecaps FC away. He is in the Starting XI and averaging 88 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by steady minutes and involvement. Add 0.40 assists per match, an 80.00 team form index and an 85.4 Sorare Edge projection with medium model confidence, and you get a premium starter whose ceiling is significant while the medium confidence flags a modest regression risk.

If you need a defender who actually threatens the score sheet, Nicolás Fernández-Mercau stands out; he has averaged 0.80 goals per match and 0.20 assists per match over his last five outings, giving him genuine upside beyond clean-sheet points. He is a fixture in the Starting XI, averaging 88 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is strong because he reliably plays big minutes. Home against Toronto FC and with New York City FC on a 66.67 team form index plus an 88.0 Sorare Edge projection, with medium model confidence, he profiles as a high-floor defensive starter who also carries a real ceiling from his recent attacking form.

Berterame is scorching hot, averaging 0.80 goals per match and 0.40 assists per match across his last five, and he is in Inter Miami's Starting XI at home against Columbus Crew. He is trusted to play big minutes, averaging 87 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor for fantasy lineups. Miami's team form index is 100.00 and the Sorare Edge projection sits at 86.6 pts with model confidence medium, so he carries a high ceiling while the usual finishing variance limits guaranteed returns.

Availability is the headline for Schwake. He has been ever-present, logging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and he arrives with a 90% chance to start. Nashville's team form index sits at 80.00 and the Sorare Edge projection of 81.8 points gives him a solid ceiling, while Sorare's own 59.0 projection with medium model confidence points to a dependable floor if he keeps his Starting XI role. Against DC United expect steady minutes and a probability-first fantasy play that leans on shutout upside and steady save volume.

The most decisive fact is availability, Pantemis is in the Starting XI every week, logging 90 minutes per game and making 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his minutes are as secure as any MLS keeper. That steady workload, combined with a Sorare Edge projection of 80.9 pts and a home meeting with Seattle Sounders FC, gives him a dependable floor and real upside from saves plus a plausible clean sheet. Model confidence is medium, so view him as a safe minutes grab who should outscore most backups, while his ceiling hinges on how Portland's defense performs.

You can trust Hansen for minutes; he is in Colorado's Starting XI and averages 90 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor through steady playing time and save opportunities. His Sorare Edge projection of 79.2 points and eight appearances in the last 15 game weeks point to real upside at home against Austin FC, though model confidence is medium so expect a reasonable chance of a big score alongside some variance.

Availability is the headline here. Celentano is locked into FC Cincinnati's Starting XI, logging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor for fantasy lineups. He faces San Jose Earthquakes at home, a spot that can deliver either a clean sheet or a healthy save total if Cincinnati controls the match, and a Sorare Edge projection of 78.1 points signals attractive upside. Model confidence is medium and the team form index sits at 46.67, so view him as a minutes-based, lower-risk start whose ceiling hinges on how well the back line performs.

Availability is the headline here. Crépeau is the confirmed Starter for Orlando City, logging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a very reliable floor. Orlando's team form index of 66.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.1 points at medium confidence point to a respectable ceiling if the side holds up against New York Red Bulls away, so he makes for a sensible Starting XI anchor in formats that prize steady minutes and upside.

If you need a defender who actually threatens the score sheet, Nicolás Fernández-Mercau stands out; he has averaged 0.80 goals per match and 0.20 assists per match over his last five outings, giving him genuine upside beyond clean-sheet points. He is a fixture in the Starting XI, averaging 88 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is strong because he reliably plays big minutes. Home against Toronto FC and with New York City FC on a 66.67 team form index plus an 88.0 Sorare Edge projection, with medium model confidence, he profiles as a high-floor defensive starter who also carries a real ceiling from his recent attacking form.

Tayvon Gray is as close to a lock at right back for NYCFC as you can find, consistently playing 90 minutes per game and listed as a Starter, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That kind of minute security boosts his floor for clean-sheet points at home against Toronto FC, while the Sorare Edge projection of 83.5 points signals a credible upside, though model confidence is medium so treat the ceiling as probable but not certain. With NYCFC's form index at 66.67, he is an appealing low-risk defensive start if you want steady minutes and a realistic chance of a shutout.

Worthy of a fantasy plug mainly for his attacking returns, Wagner is in the Starting XI and averaging 90 minutes per game while producing 0.40 assists per match over the last 5, so he offers real assist upside from the back at home against Atlanta United. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which points to secure minutes now even if he saw some rotation earlier and gives him a reliable floor. The Sorare Edge projection of 83.2 points with model confidence MEDIUM signals a high ceiling, though the middling team form index of 46.67 suggests you should view him as a high-upside starter rather than a guaranteed scorer.

Cavallo's biggest asset is his availability and heavy minutes, he averages 88 minutes per game and is locked into New York City's Starting XI. He has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 8 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a dependable floor and real upside at home versus Toronto FC, reflected in a Sorare Edge projection of 83.0 pts and a team form index of 66.67. Treat him as a steady fantasy starter with ceiling tied to defensive returns, noting the model carries medium confidence so the projection is helpful but not foolproof.

Thiago Martins is one of the clearest starts in New York City FC's backline right now, locked into the Starting XI and playing 90 minutes a game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15. New York's team form index of 66.67 and an 82.8-point Sorare Edge projection give him a strong ceiling thanks to both clean-sheet upside and steady availability. Model confidence is medium, which frames him as a reliable-floor play based on minutes while leaving some variance on defensive returns against Toronto FC at home.

Evander is red-hot right now, averaging 0.80 goals and 1.40 assists per match across his last five while playing 90 minutes as a regular in the Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by locked-in minutes and steady involvement. Sorare Edge puts him at 88.7 points with medium model confidence, which points to a high ceiling against San Jose Earthquakes at home while still carrying the usual game-to-game variance of an attack-minded midfielder.

Bucha has been dangerous in attack recently, averaging 0.60 goals per match over the last five while logging 89 minutes per game as a STARTER in the Starting XI, so his floor is boosted by consistent playing time and his ceiling comes from genuine finishing form at home against San Jose. He has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 assists per match over the last five adds a dash of playmaking upside to go with the goals. Sorare Edge rates him at 83.6 points with medium model confidence, which suggests a strong start is likelier than not if he keeps this scoring touch, though probability and variance remain in play.

A dependable engine for San Diego, Dreyer is listed as a STARTER with 90% odds to start and has averaged 88 minutes per game, logging five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He brings real attacking upside, producing 0.40 assists and 0.20 goals per match over his last five, so his floor is attractive for minutes and chance creation while his ceiling comes from those steady goal contributions. Facing Minnesota United away, he projects as a safe Starting XI option with an 83.3-point Sorare Edge projection and medium model confidence, ideal when you want reliable volume rather than pure boom-or-bust upside.

What makes Paxten Aaronson rosterable this week is his reliability; he is a STARTER logging 90 minutes per game and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he should be in the Starting XI barring late news. That steady platform has produced real attacking value recently, with 0.60 assists per match and 0.20 goals per match over his last five, giving him a clear upside for a goal or assist at home against Austin FC. The Sorare Edge projection rates him 83.2 points with medium confidence, which frames him as a high-floor option with a reasonable ceiling for an assist-heavy outing.

David Pereira da Costa stands out for his playmaking heat, piling up 0.60 assists per match over the last five while averaging 87 minutes, which makes him a reliable creative presence for Portland. He is a STARTER with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he looks entrenched in the Starting XI and brings a respectable floor with clear upside. At home against Seattle Sounders FC his ceiling is attractive, reflected by a Sorare Edge projection of 82.8 pts and medium model confidence, though Portland's middling team form index of 46.67 suggests the highest returns depend on the whole side clicking.

Milan Iloski is red-hot, averaging 1.40 goals per match over his last five outings, which makes him a clear high-ceiling option against Atlanta United at home. He is a STARTER in the Starting XI and is seeing sustained minutes, averaging 86 per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is steadier than a pure streaky scorer. The Sorare Edge projection of 87.1 points, with medium confidence, frames him as a volatility-friendly starter who offers genuine strike potential while carrying a reasonable baseline thanks to regular involvement.

Berterame is scorching hot, averaging 0.80 goals per match and 0.40 assists per match across his last five, and he is in Inter Miami's Starting XI at home against Columbus Crew. He is trusted to play big minutes, averaging 87 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor for fantasy lineups. Miami's team form index is 100.00 and the Sorare Edge projection sits at 86.6 pts with model confidence medium, so he carries a high ceiling while the usual finishing variance limits guaranteed returns.

Bouanga's recent scoring heat is the headline, averaging a goal per match across his last five outings and giving him high upside on the scoresheet against Vancouver Whitecaps FC away. He is in the Starting XI and averaging 88 minutes per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is bolstered by steady minutes and involvement. Add 0.40 assists per match, an 80.00 team form index and an 85.4 Sorare Edge projection with medium model confidence, and you get a premium starter whose ceiling is significant while the medium confidence flags a modest regression risk.

Suárez is red-hot, averaging 1.20 goals per match over the last 5 and logging 83 minutes per game as a starter, so he brings an elite scoring ceiling into a home date with Columbus Crew. Inter Miami's team form index sits at 100.00, and his Sorare Edge projection of 84.8 points with medium model confidence reinforces the probability he will be involved in the decisive moments. He also offers dependable availability, with 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 13 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so expect a solid floor but lean on him for upside rather than low-variance stability.

Axel Ojeda looks like a live source of points with a real scoring pulse, averaging 0.40 goals per match over his last five appearances and adding 0.20 assists, making him an attractive option at home against Toronto FC. He is a Starter in New York City FC's Starting XI and racks up heavy minutes, averaging 85 per game, with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor. An 83.6-point Sorare Edge projection and a team form index of 66.67 suggest a high ceiling if he gets service, although model confidence is medium so treat the upside as probable rather than guaranteed.