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The Round 7 transfer window closes at 1:45pm ET this Saturday so be sure to get your transfers done before then. All official injuries have been updated to Fantasy Soccer: Manager so have a look as soon as possible. And don't forget to follow @MLSFantasy for a consistent flow of MLS fantasy news and advice.
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Here are my players to add, drop and watch for Round 7. Good luck everyone!
Player to ADD -> Jackson ($8.0m), Midfielder - FC Dallas
Jackson is third in points among midfielders with 37 and tied for the second most among all FC Dallas players. He's been a popular add lately and there's absolutely no reason that this should come to a halt. Dallas has a bye in four weeks, but they player a double-game-week right when they come back in Round 11. In addition, Jackson never gets subbed, he gets bonus points on both sides of the ball and is a threat to get a goal or an assist at any point in time as well.
Player to DROP -> Oscar Boniek Garcia ($8.3m), Midfielder - Houston Dynamo
Boniek Garcia has already missed two games this season and is expected to miss his third this weekend with achilles tendonitis. He's overpriced based on his production and will likely be missing more games due to International duty down the road. Andrew Driver ($7.4m) is his replacement, and priced more appropriately, but difficult to own as well because you don't know how much time he'll be guaranteed. Brad Davis is the only Houston midfielder worth owning at this point.
Player to WATCH -> Arne Friedrich ($4.8m), Defender - Chicago Fire
Friedrich is expected to suit up for the Chicago Fire on Sunday against the Houston Dynamo. If the German center back does in fact get the start, it would be his first start of the 2013 MLS season. Chicago has struggled defensively to start the season, recording just one clean sheet in five games so far. Friedrich will drastically improve a backline that's been comprised mostly of younger talent. Watch for him this weekend and then make your move.