Before you tune into the San Jose Earthquakes’ opening night against Montreal, get your MLS Fantasy teams set! Below are some of the top choices for your Week 1 fantasy team.
Cristian Espinoza – Forward – $8.5
One of the Quakes’ new offseason signings is Argentine winger Cristian Espinoza. With a counter-attacking mindset, the newcomer is bound to link up with Wondo and other Quakes attackers. Trust this man’s assist game. Espinoza has already shown he’s building chemistry with his new squad after orchestrating a Chris Wondolowski goal in their preseason match against LAFC.
Vako – Midfielder – $8.5
Vako has cemented himself as one of the Quakes’ best attackers in 2018, tallying 10 goals and five assists. With the additions of center defensive midfielder Judson and winger Cristian Espinoza, Vako now has more weapons to fuel his lethal counter attack. Get him now before his price goes up.
Chris Wondolowski – Forward – $7.0
At only $7.0, the MLS-goal-scoring legend is a safe pick leading into opening night against Montreal. With Vako and newcomer Cristian Espinoza on the flanks, Wondo is more likely to be on the receiving end of multiple crosses. To make this pick even easier, the Quakes veteran has scored three goals in his last two preseason games.
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Sleeper pick of the week.
Daniel Vega – Goal Keeper – $4.0
New signing Daniel Vega has played under head coach Matias Almeyda in the past and it looks as though the boss’ trust in the veteran keeper hasn’t withered. At only $4.0, Vega is worth the risk if he ends up being the starter throughout 2019. After starting in all of the Quakes preseason matches in 2019, it seems he may be Almeyda’s No. 1 choice at opening night.
Quakes opening night is Saturday, March 2 at 6:45 p.m. vs the Montreal Impact.
Tickets for all games played at Avaya Stadium are available here.
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