Fantasy MLS

of course, you know that the only MLS in my heart these days is here. but i have a title to defend, so here we go again.

Game is different so the team selection is approached a little differently. I had a few guys I wanted on the team, but the rest are bargain-hunting. Minimum cost guys (mostly new transfers) whom I hope to make some money on so I can afford the Eddie Johnson's and Amado Guevara's in the next few weeks once the league has settled down and we know who plays and who is playing well.

So in the interest of full disclosure, here's my starting XI:

Moreno Jaime DC -- still got it. and playing CD Chivas this week (sorry, Whit). should continue to be in the points with goals and assists.

da Conceicao Ednaldo LA -- new Brazillian forward. may or may not start, but should see time and is a minimum $ guy i hope to see rise in value.

Gomez Christian DC -- see Moreno, above. same applies.

Mulrooney Richard FCD -- gotta get me a piece of that Ruiz/Johnson action without mortgaging the team. should take some kicks and i look for him to rack up the assists. Cheaper than the similarly situated R. O'Brien.

Davis Brad SJ -- stud. unsung, but will take kicks for San Jose. should be an attacker from the left or middle.

Ramirez Guillermo LA -- didn't show well v. the US on Wednesday, but minumum $ guy and takes kicks (supposedly). how will he handle losing his buddy Ruiz? And will miss games b/c of national team commitments.

Morales Martin COL -- know nothing about this guy but he's minimum $ and supposedly takes kicks. How could I resist?

Burciaga Jose Jr. KC -- defender on probably the league's best team and is starting to get more involved in the attack. Remember his goal v. DC?

Rojas Marlon RSL -- minimum $ and expected to lineup in midfield.

Freeman Hunter COL -- gotta have this kid. good word of mouth and an all name team honoree.

Wells Zach NY/NJ -- minimum $ and will start for a few weeks. Good game v. RSL this weekend and I can afford a better keeper.

Good luck!
jeremy