As you may know by know players have been called up to represent their countries all over the world, whether its from the likes of Brazil, Germany, Argentina (the powerhouses) to the less so called powerhouses. The likes of Jamaica, Hondorus, Canada or dare I say it USA. The notable absentees are : Altidore, Zardes , Keane(o), Barnes. As these players will miss GW4, there are other players who will also miss GW4 due to either an Injury or a Suspension.

3. Jack Jewsbury (Portland) – Portland timbers has been very solid at the back, other than the 2 goals they conceded v Galaxy. They are a very stubborn back line. However, Jewsbury could be out for their trip to Vancouver as he has to recover from a concussion and I well know, being a Keeper, when you do get a concussion you become less likely to go into tough aerial duels and that could mean danger. If this is the case Jewsbury may not start and if he does be very careful with him in your starting line up.

2. Caldwell,Bloom and Perquis (Toronto) – Well here’s another defensive crisis in the MLS, last week Zubar and Miller and now its Caldwell,Bloom and Perquis. With 3 defenders may be missing the GW4 game against RSL. It could be an easy win for RSL as Toronto’s defence may be damaged, plus with the loss of Altidore due to USA duty’s (Altidore was great v Denmark but Bendtner…well he was Lord) they could be looking at a ‘L’ in their form.

1. Clint Dempsey (Seattle) – Even though Dempsey will definately miss GW4 due to being called up to international duty. He got INJURED. Yes it was a Hamstring. He looks to be out for 2-3 weeks but i’m an Arsenal fan and 2-3 weeks can go up to 3 months. If Dempsey is, according to the Jurgen, likely to be back for GW5, I for one wouldn’t think he will start as you would want to ease a player into a game after he has just come back from a hamstring injury. I exactly know what I’m doing with Dempsey in my MLS Fantasy team…