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MLS Fantasy: 5 sleepers to target for week 3

ByJohnathan Wright|
REUNION, FLORIDA - JULY 26: Jesus Medina #19 of New York Cityscores the opening goal against Toronto FC during a round of sixteen match of the MLS Is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 26, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
REUNION, FLORIDA - JULY 26: Jesus Medina #19 of New York Cityscores the opening goal against Toronto FC during a round of sixteen match of the MLS Is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 26, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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CARSON, CA – APRIL 25: Andrew Gutman #5 of the New York Red Bulls scores a goal and celebrates during a game between New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on April 25, 2021, in Carson, California. (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – APRIL 25: Andrew Gutman #5 of the New York Red Bulls scores a goal and celebrates during a game between New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on April 25, 2021, in Carson, California. (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

# 5 Andrew Gutman – $5.6M – Average Points: 6.00

The first player to crack the sleeper list this week is Andrew Gutman of the New York Red Bulls. As prices continue to rise, Gutman’s listing price of $5.6M is a strong value.

The former Celtic wing-back has been impressive in his first two games with the Red Bulls and even earned a goal last weekend against the LA Galaxy. Not only is he a constant threat offensively to score goals and earn assists, but he averages nearly 30 pressures a game and has a 40% successful tackle rate.

As a team, the New York Red Bulls have recorded the lowest shots against with 14, so do not let the Chicharito hat trick from last week trick you; the Red Bulls have a solid defense.

Gutman may be able to earn some bonus points from a shut-out as the Red Bulls will host the Chicago Fire, a team that failed to win a single away game last season.

Gutman is currently only owned by 1.54% of all MLS fantasy managers.

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