The following predictions are based on the ELO ranking system. This system was first used in chess to calculate the skill level of players and predict the most likely winner. It’s a good system, but soccer is not chess because soccer can end in a draw. Fortunately chess also allows for a draw and the ELO system is setup to …
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2019 was the year that FC Cincinnati joined MLS, and that is the most positive thing I can say to sum up the season. That’s a slight exaggeration, but only slight because the Orange and Blue were literally setup to fail from day one. They traded away GAM and TAM instead of using it strategically for salaries, expansion draft picks …
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Reid and Blayne are joined by Ashley Savage from Switch The Pitch to review the top players for the first fantasy round of the 2020 Season. Segment 1: We start with an interview with Ben Baer to get an update on the reasons behind the changes to the 2020 MLS Fantasy game. Segment 2: Next we cover all of the …
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Atlanta is a team that is used to success. Top conference finishes, MVPs, and silverware are the norm for the Five Stripes. Yet the 2019 season felt sluggish at times thanks to the loss of creativity provided by Miguel Almiron and tensions with new head coach Frank de Boer. After a bit of adjustment, the quality of Atlanta’s players continued …
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Hello fantasy managers and welcome to launch day for the 2020 MLS Fantasy season! There are two great things about this day, 1) creating your first team and 2) joining your favorite fantasy leagues. As usual, I’ll be hosting three different leagues to help support the various MLSFB platforms and ALL will offer prizes! Below are the links to …
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Reid, Blayne, and Michael are joined by veteran MLS Fantasy player Josh Weber to talk about the 3 big changes teased for the 2020 fantasy game and preview the Eastern Conference. Segment 1: 2020 Game Changes (45 min) Segment 2: Top, Mid, and Bottom tier teams Segment 3: Top players by position Host & Co-Hosts Reid Connelly Michael Denton Blayne …
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Reid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Special Guests Matt pollard from Last Word on Soccer and Spencer Savage representing Switch the Pitch to kickoff our discussion about the 2020 MLS Fantasy season! Just like we do every year, we start the season off with a preview of each conference. This week it’s the West and our round table discussion …
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2020 Fantasy Schedule: First Draft Welcome back MLS Fantasy managers! I’m happy to see you have retained your manager position (for now!) and are ready to start planning for the 2020 MLS Fantasy Season. The 2020 Fantasy Schedule was released a TODAY and, for me, that the unofficial start of the MLS Fantasy Season. Why? Because that means it’s time …
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Reid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Special Guest Jason Morris from Patreon to breakdown the 2019 MLS Fantasy Season. The guys start by giving a rundown of how they finished in the Fall season and announce the winners of the MLS Fantasy Boss family of Fantasy Leagues before getting to the main event… Reid’s interview with Ben Baer. After …
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The following predictions are based on the ELO ranking system. This system was first used in chess to calculate the skill level of players and predict the most likely winner. It’s a good system, but soccer is not chess because soccer can end in a draw. Fortunately chess also allows for a draw and the ELO system is setup to …
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