In week 1 of the MLS regular season, defenses reigned supreme with 9 teams recording shut outs and another 8 only allowing one goal. That leaves a lowly three teams with multiple goals in a game.
Key Players in Week 1
Clint Dempsey - Seattle: Two goals and one assist make him the week one points leader with 18.
Jozy Altidore - Toronto: got two goals to come in second on points behind Dempsey at 15.
Benny Feilhaber - Sporting KC: Recorded one assist, but scored 10 fantasy points with the number of attacking plays he was involved in.
Players Unavailable in Week 2
Fabian Espindola - DC United: Has five games left on his suspension
Aurelien Collin - Orland City: Red Card
Matt Besler - Sporting KC: Red Card
Bobby Burling - Colorado: Red Card
Teams on Bye:
Colorado Rapids, DC United, Montreal Impact, New York Red Bulls
Injury Watch
Justin Mapp - Montreal Impact: Dislocated his elbow in week one and on a bye week.
Josh Saunders - New York City FC: Possible concussion in week one, it is unclear if he will be ready for week two.
For a full list of injuries, please check out Homar Hernandez's full analysis here.
Week 2 Breakdown
Seattle will be hosting San Jose on Saturday. With the shaky defense and potential absence of Clarence Goodson, any attacking minded player for Seattle is a wise choice.
Toronto FC will be travelling to Columbus to face the Crew this weekend. Although Columbus has a skilled defense, sitting these guys down is advisable.
Jeff Larentowicz had a shaky start to 2015 and saw a reduction in his fantasy value.
Matt Besler and Aurelien Collin both saw $0.4 drop in their fantasy value. This may be a buy now time for these guys as their value is bound to go back up after they return from suspensions.
With Josh Saunders potentially not playing and Ryan Meara injured, the NYCFC goalkeeper debate is wide open.
Brian Rowe started in goal for the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday night over 2014 starter Jaime Penedo. This may be the beginning of a fight for playing time. For teams built around these two, it may be time to look for a replacement.
Value Pickup
Tyrone Mears - Seattle Sounders: With 10 points in the first game and playing for a Supporter's Shield favorite, including him for $7.1 is a wise choice.
Potential High Value Drop
Bradley Wright-Phillips - New York Red Bulls: At $10.5 production is expected, but after 90 minutes in Kansas City, BWP had no shots on goal and a yellow card. With Thierry Henry, his fantasy value may plummet.