MLS Fantasy Boss

Founder of MLS Fantasy Boss, moderator of /r/FantasyMLS, freelance contributing writer for fantasy.MLSsoccer.com. Passionate about all things MLS and growing the Fantasy MLS community.

2025 Game Week 10: Floors & Ceilings Revisited

By: The Fantasy Physician Time for your scheduled follow-up!  Back in Round 6, we introduced the idea that players in FMLS have a floor – a base score made up mostly of bonus points– and a ceiling – i.e. a capacity to reach a higher score if the right things happen: clean sheets, assists, and goals. Nothing is certain about players’ …

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MLSFI: 2025 Round 10 Preview

Get ready for the MLS Fantasy Insider Round 9 preview episode! Host Reid and co-host Matt Wojo are back, and this week they’re joined by a very special guest: Megan Turner, moderator for the MLS Fantasy Boss Discord server and currently tied for the coveted number 1 overall rank in MLS Fantasy, Meg brings a wealth of knowledge to the …

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2025 Game Week 9: Where Can I Get Info to Help Build My Team? 

By: The Fantasy Therapist Welcome back, how are you feeling after 8 game weeks? There have been some weird results this year, some surprises, and lots of chaos. It can be tough to manage sometimes, and one of the ways many managers like to deal with FMLS’ particular brand of chaos is by using external resources to help inform their …

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MLSFI: 2025 Round 9 Preview

It’s time to gear up for the 2025 Round 9 Preview on the MLS Fantasy Insider! Ashley is off this week for Reid is joined by co-host Matt Wojo and a very special guest this week: Dr. Ron Birnbaum. Ron is a long-time, respected member of the MLSFB community and a fresh voice contributing to MLSFantasyBoss.com this season, co-authoring their …

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Matchups to Target: 2025 Round 8

Matchups are one of the most important factors to consider when crafting your fantasy lineup each week. In MLS, where home field provides a greater advantage than most leagues, players frequently deal with cross-country travel and multiple competitions, which can impact performance. It’s important to consider these factors, as well as performance metrics such as home/away form and player injuries …

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MLSFI: 2025 Round 8 Preview

Reid and Ashley, are back to break down all the crucial info you need to dominate your leagues this week. Joining them as a special guest is the one and only Gavin Harris, the mastermind behind the popular MLS Fantasy Picks twitter account. Tune in as Gavin shares his journey and experience navigating the unpredictable world of MLS Fantasy, offering …

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MLSFI: 2025 Round 7 Preview

Welcome back, Fantasy Managers! Reid and Ashley are here with a jam-packed preview of Round 7, and are joined by special guest: Jimmy King, the lead Philadelphia Union beat writer for Philly Sports Network! Jimmy dives deep into his history with MLS Fantasy, sharing some hard-earned wisdom. He then dives deep into the Philadelphia Union, offering invaluable insights into their …

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MLSFI: 2025 Round 6 Preview

Reid and Ashley is joined joined by Andrew Tingkang from Sounders at Heart to review the most important and unexpected fantasy takeaways from Round 5. They then preview early player targets for Round 6 as we move into a call up window. For the latest updates on international call ups and unavailable players, head over to the MLS Fantasy Boss …

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MLSFI: 2025 Round 5 Preview

The MLS Fantasy Insider crew is back, and 2025 Round 5 Preview is shaping up to be a wild one! Ashley kicked things off with Tyler Norman, the Differential King himself, diving deep into the tricky world of “real” versus “fake” chalk. Understanding this distinction is crucial for fantasy managers aiming to maximize points while avoiding traps. They dissected Round …

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Fantasy Strategy Clinic Round 4: Core Bench Concepts

By: The Fantasy Physician What is the Bench for? If you’re a new fantasy manager, you should already be familiar with the substitution rule:  the highest scoring player from the bench is inserted into the lineup if a player on the field does not play, so long as the resulting lineup is a legal one. When learning that, an ambitious …

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