Tag Archives: Soccer

2018 Fantasy Primer San Jose Earthquakes Preview

San Jose Earthquakes 2017 Review 2017 didn’t really go according to plan for anyone with the San Jose Earthquakes. With a new GM taking so long to bring into town, the were forced to build the roster on light-speed. Dumping Dom Kinnear in the middle of the season, while in playoff position provided another twist. If it hadn’t been for …

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MLSFI S4: Preseason Hype Part 1

We’ve dusted off our microphones, pulled out our spreadsheets, and polished our crystal balls. It’s 2018 and we keep ticking off the days as we get closer to the start of the MLS Fantasy season. For now, it’s time for some preseason hype! When will it come? We don’t know, but we’re here to get you excited! Join Reid, Michael, …

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2018 Fantasy Primer Seattle Sounders Preview

2017 Seattle Sounders Review It was more of the same from the Sounders. Same general tactics and just enough success to keep the fans placated. Lodeiro and Morris took a step backward and Roldan made a huge leap forward. Our signings were generally fantastic, as Bruin, Leerdam, and Svensson all played large roles over the course of the season. That …

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2018 Fantasy Primer FC Dallas Preview

2017 FC Dallas Review FC Dallas was expected to finish at or near the top of the Western Conference. Without Mario Diaz to begin the season, FC Dallas began in a flat 4-4-2. Things were going well until an inexplicable 0-4 mauling at home to Vancouver at the end of July. Were heads turned due to rejected transfer offers and …

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2018 Fantasy Primer New York Red Bulls Preview

2017 New York Red Bulls Review In 2017, the New York Red Bulls finished 6th in the Eastern Conference, clinching their eighth straight playoff berth. In the playoffs, the Red Bulls earned a decisive 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in the knockout round, but were defeated in the semifinals by eventual MLS Cup winner Toronto FC in a hard-fought …

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2018 Fantasy Primer LA Galaxy Preview

2017 LA Galaxy Review 2017 was an all-time low for the LA Galaxy by many metrics. Bruce Arena left for the United States Men’s National Team with his full coaching staff. A bunch of veteran players left as the front office promoted Curt Onalfo to Head Coach from LA Galaxy II. Onalfo played the kids and it failed miserably. Now …

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2018 Fantasy Primer Colorado Rapids Preview

Colorado Rapids 2017 Review Let’s not sugarcoat this. The Pids sucked last year. Coming off of a historic run in 2016, where the defense was one of the best ever, the expectations in town were high. Statistically the 2017 season was really bad, as a fan it hurt. From a fantasy side it was rough. Tim Howard and the Defense …

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2018 Fantasy Primer Houston Dynamo Preview

2017 Houston Dynamo Review The 2017 season was a resounding success for Wilmer Cabrera and crew! The Houston Dynamo loyal saw their team move from bottom-dwellers to MLS Cup semifinalists. The Dynamo finished with 50 points from 34 matches, coming in fifth overall in scoring with 57 goals over the season. Houston continued their tradition of having massive difficulties getting …

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2018 Fantasy Primer Sporting Kansas City Preview

2017 Sporting Kansas City Review Another season, another playoff road loss. For the third straight year, Sporting Kansas City was knocked out of the playoffs in the first round after a late season collapse. Falling from 2nd to 6th in the Western Conference forced them to play on the road once again. MLS’ best defense was anchored by Goalkeeper of …

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2018 Fantasy Primer Portland Timbers Preview

2017 Portland Timbers Review In 2017, the Timbers parlayed a stellar home record and just enough on the road into the #1 seed in the western conference. However, their post-season journey was cut short when they were knocked out in the 2nd round by the Houston Dynamo. The Timbers’ 2017 campaign was headlined by the brilliance of MLS MVP Diego …

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