MLS Fantasy Week 2 positional rankings

Schuyler Redpath

Week 1 of MLS quickly showed us just how much of a rollercoaster ride MLS Fantasy can be! From golazos to accidental substitutions, opening weekend had it all. With several key fantasy targets questionable heading into Week 2, be sure to keep an eye out for starting lineups (about one hour before each match kicks off) before locking your players in. Let’s dial in on the top targets and values at each position to get you all set for Week 2.

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Goalkeepers

William Yarbrough turned in a fine performance to help Colorado earn a point on the road in a hard fought 0-0 draw at Dallas. He collected a clean sheet and a Week 1 high 10 points for his efforts, and he’s in prime position to build on that in Week 2. Up next the Rapids face an expansion Austin FC side that were held scoreless and managed just three shots on goal in their MLS debut.

Goalkeepers

Goalkeepers
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. William Yarbrough	COL	vs. ATX	$6.0
2. Matt Turner	NE	vs. DC	$5.9
3. Sean Johnson	NYC	vs. CIN	$5.8
4. Andre Blake	PHI	vs. MIA	$6.5
5. Joe Willis	NSH	vs. MTL	$5.8

Value Goalkeepers

Value Goalkeepers
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Alex Bono	TOR	vs. VAN	$4.7
2. John Pulskamp	SKC	vs. ORL	$4.2
3. David Ochoa	RSL	at MIN	$4.5

Defenders

Anton Tinnerholm delivered an assist in Week 1 and he continues to show why he’s considered one of the best attacking backs in MLS. Week 2 gives New York City FC an inviting matchup at home against an FC Cincinnati side that looked shaky at the back in their season opener. The crafty Swede should cause problems from the onset and he’s a good bet to collect both attacking and defensive fantasy points.

Defenders

Defenders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Anton Tinnerholm	NYC	vs. CIN	$6.1
2. Ryan Hollingshead	DAL	at SJ	$6.5
3. Richie Laryea	TOR	vs. VAN	$6.0
4. Daniel Lovitz	NSH	vs. MTL	$6.5
5. Keegan Rosenberry	COL	vs. ATX	$6.5
6. Kai Wagner	PHI	vs. MIA	$6.0
7. Walker Zimmerman	NSH	vs. MTL	$6.6
8. Brooks Lennon	ATL	vs. CHI	$6.0
9. Eddie Segura	LAFC	vs. SEA	$6.5
10. Oswaldo Alanis	SJ	vs. DAL	$5.3

Value Defenders

Value Defenders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Brandon Bye	NE	vs. CIN	$4.4
2. Cristian Gutierrez	VAN	at TOR	$5.0
3. Tristan Blackmon	LAFC	vs. SEA	$5.0

Midfielders

Carles Gil flashed his fantasy appeal in Week 1. The Spanish playmaker created five chances, took three shots, notched an assist, and racked up nine fantasy points in the process. He’s in a good spot to continue to make an impact in New England’s home opener against D.C. United on Saturday.

Midfielders

Midfielders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Carles Gil	NE	vs. DC	$9.9
2. Emanuel Reynoso	MIN	vs. RSL	$9.3
3. Jack Price	COL	vs. ATX	$8.2
4. Eduard Atuesta	LAFC	vs. SEA	$9.7
5. Diego Valeri	POR	vs. HOU	$8.8
6. Randall Leal	NSH	vs. MTL	$7.0
7. Maxi Moralez	NYC	vs. CIN	$8.5
8. Nani	ORL	at SKC	$8.8
9. Jamiro Monteiro	PHI	vs. MIA	$8.9
10. Joao Paulo	SEA	at LAFC	$8.5
11. Jesus Medina	NYC	vs. CIN	$7.3
12. Lewis Morgan	MIA	at PHI	$9.1
13. Memo Rodriguez	HOU	at POR	$7.4
14. Sebastian Lletget	LA	vs. RBNY	$7.2
15. Robin Lod	MIN	vs. RSL	$8.5
16. Ezequiel Barco	ATL	vs. CHI	$7.7
17. Luciano Acosta	CIN	at NYC	$9.4
18. Chofis	SJ	vs. DAL	$8.5
19. Mark-Anthony Kaye	LAFC	vs. SEA	$7.5
20. Cole Bassett	COL	vs. ATX	$7.2

Value Midfielders

Value Midfielders
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Gianluca Busio	SKC	vs. ORL	$6.8
2. Anthony Fontana	PHI	vs. MIA	$6.4
3. Tyler Pasher	HOU	at POR	$4.4

Forwards

LAFC manager Bob Bradley dealt fantasy managers a big blow by mistakenly subbing star forward Carlos Vela in the 22nd minute of their season opener. Vela tallied a single fantasy point, which in turn saw his Fantasy salary drop by $500,000. He’s questionable to play against Seattle, shifting the spotlight to New York City’s Valentin “Taty” Castellanos. The talented Argentine scored a goal in Week 1 and is at home against an FC Cincinnati side that conceded 31 shots in their 2021 opener.

Forwards

Forwards
Player	Team	Opponent	Price
1. Valentin Castellanos	NYC	vs. CIN	$8.2
2. Gustavo Bou	NE	vs. DC	$9.9
3. Raul Ruidiaz	SEA	at LAFC	$10.5
4. Josef Martinez	ATL	vs. CHI	$9.5
5. Carlos Vela	LAFC	vs. SEA	$10.0
6. Alan Pulido	SKC	vs. ORL	$9.5
7. Javier Hernandez	LA	vs. RBNY	$8.5
8. Kacper Przybylko	PHI	vs. MIA	$8.5
9. Lucas Cavallini	VAN	at TOR	$8.9
10. Gonzalo Higuain	MIA	at PHI	$10.0