Who to Sign | MLS Guide | FM21
Welcome to this Football Manager 2021 guide to help you to decide who to sign in MLS. In this FM21 post we save you clicking, searching and failing to find the gems to help you get to the top if you are starting the other side of the pond!
If you’re also not sure on the rules of MLS in your FM21 journey in the states, check out our MLS Guide here
This was done with Nashville SC in the West, there is a chance one or two players might have not wanted to join Nashville who would be happy to join New England in the East. This search was also done with the advanced database selected of ‘load all players’ from ‘USA’ as well as the scouting package of USA.
We hope you find a few of these within your save and find them useful! Here’s who you should sign in the MLS.
Goalkeepers
| Name | Position | Age | Current Club |
| David Jensen | Goalkeeper | 28 | New York Red Bulls |
| Andre Blake | Goalkeeper | 30 | Philadelphia Union |
| Zac MacMath | Goalkeeper | 29 | Real Salt Lake |
| Luis Robles | Sweeper Keeper | 36 | Inter Miami CF |
| Przemyslaw Tyton | Goalkeeper | 34 | FC Cincinnati |
Some of these keepers are veterans of the MLS who have played their trade at a high level over the last few years. Some of them are at the tail end of their career but are still worth a go for just a season or two before moving on.
Defenders
| Name | Position | Age | Current Club |
| Aaron Long | Defender Centre | 28 | New York Red Bulls |
| Ali Adnan | Defender/Midfielder Left | 27 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| Luis Martins | Defender Left | 28 | Sporting KC |
| Jose Bizama | Defender Right | 26 | Houston Dynamo |
| Franco Escobar | Defender Centre | 26 | Atlanta United |
All the defenders in the list are either in their mid or late 20s so are guaranteed to be a vital part of your back line for at least a few seasons – a secure backline means a lot in MLS!
Midfielders
| Name | Position | Age | Current Club |
| Dax McCarty | Midfield Centre | 33 | Nashville SC |
| Jordan Morris | Midfield Right | 26 | Seattle Sounders |
| Yamil Asad | Midfield Centre/Right | 26 | D.C. United |
| Felipe | Midfield Centre | 30 | D.C. United |
| Caden Clark | Midfield Right | 17 | New York Red Bulls |
A mix of young and old, after all, you can’t win anything with kids, can you? Experienced veterans are essential in the MLS, they offer experience and most importantly, leadership. Dax McCarty may not be the best player to ever grace the field – but is a fantastic leader and should be right up there for your MLS journey.
Strikers
| Name | Position | Age | Current Club |
| Bradley Wright Phillips | Striker Centre | 36 | LAFC |
| Patrick Mullins | Striker Centre | 29 | Toronto FC |
| Diego Rossi | Striker Centre | 22 | LAFC |
| Gyasi Zardes | Striker Centre | 29 | Columbus Crew |
| Brian White | Striker Centre | 24 | New York Red Bulls |
Scoring goals in the MLS is vital, the defences state-side aren’t always the best, so the more you can score, the better! Diego Rossi, at just 22, would be a star on your team, however, he may be poached by an European club if he continues to perform. A more steady bet would be Brian White, 24, who may only get you 8-10 goals a year but he would be a MLS-lifer.
In the above tables, we have provided 20 players to ensure you go on that MLS Cup run, we’d love to know if you sign any of these, and whether you get that MLS Cup victory! Get in touch with us on Twitter!
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