As stated right here in last week's entry, first impressions in fantasy soccer don't mean all that much. But that's not going to stop us from having them, is it?

So in the spirit of "do as I say, not as I do," here's the one player on each team that if you've got, you need to dump. Note that this list ignores bench warmers and other dudes who are mostly taking up space and cashing their $400 paychecks with the hope of one day being able to pull down the kind of big bucks a decent player commands. And yes, we use the term "big bucks" loosely.

Chicago Fire
This may raise a few eyebrows, but striker Chris Rolfe is the pick here. While Rolfe is certainly a very talented player, he just doesn't seem to be in form at the moment. Two games, two shots, one shot on goal, and a whopping six total fantasy points. With several other Windy City forwards up for grabs, it simply isn't good mathematics to retain Rolfe. Put him on your watch list, though, becuase he'll heat up at some point this season. Get it? Heat up? He plays for the Fire...

Chivas USA
The goats looked pretty good this weekend in a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake, so it's hard to single out anybody for dumpage. Take note that Preki's side got the victory without several key players, and it's one of them that (somewhat recklessly, we admit) makes this list: Ante Razov. The veteran sat out this weekend with a calf strain, which can be a tricky injury to overcome. With both Atiba Harris and Alecko Eskandarian opening their scoring accounts for Chivas, and Maykel Galindo pitching in with an assist, it's possible that Razov's spot isn't necessarily assured when he is fully fit again.

Colorado Rapids
Brazilian midfielder Rafael Gomes was priced at an even 100,000 fantasy dollars heading into the weekend. He's played one minute in two games. Is he a bad player? Who knows. We haven't seen anything to judge yet. But is he a bad deal? Unquestionably.

Columbus Crew
Another forward finds his way onto this list, this time the culprit being Nico Hernandez. He has only played 28 minutes so far and on a roster that isn't exactly loaded with big-name forwards, he should be playing every minute of every game. What's going on behind the scenes here?

D.C. United
Some may look at the wee man up front, Franco Niell, as the easy target here. But considering his super-value price tag and 14 points from two games, including a positive display off the bench in United's thrashing of Toronto, he's still a good buy. Instead, head to the other end of the field. Goalkeeper Zach Wells has had a bit of a rough time of late, and there are already reports that coach Tom Soehn is looking to get Peruvian Jose Carvallo some action. Perhaps a swap should be in order on your fantasy team as well.

FC Dallas
Two games and two draws so far in '08 for FC Dallas, and it's hard to get a clear picture of where this team is headed. After contributing an assist on opening day, Abe Thompson rode the bench against Houston Sunday. The Hoops have plenty of potential partners for Kenny Cooper up front, so is it really worth it to spend over 100,000 of your budget on a guy who may or may not end up with a solidified place in the starting 11? Probably not.

Houston Dynamo
They don't quite look like the same team from a year ago yet, do they? One thing that is for certain, Dynamo fans are hoping and praying that Canadian 'keeper Pat Onstad didn't suffer any serious damage in the collision of heads that forced his removal Sunday against their Texas rivals. Tony Caig wasn't too impressive off the bench, either. Why take a chance? Trade Onstad for a week and go with someone you know will be playing. Or wait and see what happens in the Champions' Cup in midweek action. If Onstad isn't on the field then, buy yourself a sure starter for next week.

Kansas City Wizards
Come on, people! Why do you still have Sasha Victorine and Davy Arnaud on your teams? They're both injured! Just check out this page once every couple of days. It's even better than Geico.com.

Los Angeles Galaxy
If you haven't yet gotten rid of Carlos Ruiz, do it now. If you have, then you should also purge Edson Buddle. Even with El Pescadito out of his way, Buddle still couldn't find the field last week. At 92,000 fantasy dollars, he's a waste of space. Come to think of it, he's pretty much the same thing on the field.

New England Revolution
This team easily topped Houston, the team it lost to in MLS Cup last year, on opening day. Then they turned around and got spanked by Chicago, the team the Revs beat for the chance to even be at the championship game, in Week 2. Lets assume that you already know that Taylor Twellman's got a torn meniscus in his right knee. Who should be next to get the pink slip? How about Jeff Larentowicz? Yes, the red card may have been a bit harsh, but he's not a skillful player. He's a hard worker. There are plenty of other midfielders available who will actually score and set up goals. Take D.C.'s Fred and Marcelo Gallardo, each below Larentowicz in price.

New York Red Bulls
Having played just one game so far, all judgement being passed here is even more dubious than much of the above dubiousness. We know Jozy Altidore missed the match with a bit of an injury, but how serious is it? Only time will tell. And don't forget that he may be a target during the summer transfer window. But if you want to stand by your (young) man, see what happens in the next game or two. If that's the case, get rid of Carlos Mendes. Why? No reason really, he's just not very good.

Real Salt Lake
I can't in good conscience condone having any Real Salt Lake players on your fantasy team. There, I said it.

San Jose Earthquakes
It's probably going to be a tough season for San Jose, as it has been for expansion teams around the league in recent seasons. For that reason, and that reason alone, Joe Cannon is probably not the best option at goalkeeper. True, he is a spectacular player individually, but one man can only do so much. Try Jon Conway or Kevin Hartman instead.

Toronto FC
Back in New York, Mo Johnston had Marvell Wynne pegged as Rookie of the Year before he'd even stepped on the field. He's a good kid and a great athlete, but he just hasn't proven to be in another class. The Canadian club (yes, it's a whisky reference) is leaking goals already again this year, so forking out some 90K for a defender from this team is not a wise move in and of itself.

Happy trading! Check us out next week for a look at which one player is the best bargain from each team.