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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MLSFI S5: Home Field Advantage and Round 2 Preview
Reid and Blayne are joined by stats guru Ryan Anderson to answer the #1 question on the minds of many fantasy players, Is the Home Field advantage still real after seeing the strong showing from many away players in Round 1. After that, there is a bonus discussion about player value changes before they get into their preview of Round 2 and …
Read More »2019 Round 2 Form Difficulty Charts
There are many different types of articles that can help fantasy managers prepare for each round. Player recommendations, injury updates, and captain polls always help, but MLSFB started with simple charts difficulty. Let’s get back to the basics. These charts attempt to reduce bias by removing a human element and working 100% with data. Even so, the accuracy will be …
Read More »Last Minute Round 1 Fantasy Recap
We’re not far from the 2019 Round 1 kickoff so if you have not made your final transfers, you better hurry! If you are still tinkering with your roster, MLSFB has a lot of resources to help get you ready. Below is a complete list of all the helpful articles we have published over the past weeks. MLS Fantasy Boss …
Read More »MLSFI 2019 Switcheroo Update
Have you ever heard of the Switcheroo? How about the Keeperroo? They are advanced tactics in the MLS Fantasy Manager game that can really help increase your score. Don’t know what I’m talking about or have you never been able to master the tactic? No Problem. I put together a short YouTube video to walk you through the basics and …
Read More »2019 Round 1 Form Difficulty Charts
There are many different types of articles that can help fantasy managers prepare for each round. Player recommendations, injury updates, and captain polls always help, but MLSFB started with simple charts difficulty. Let’s get back to the basics. These charts attempt to reduce bias by removing a human element and working 100% with data. Even so, the accuracy will be …
Read More »2019 Round 1 Predictions and Power Rankings
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 …
Read More »MLSFI S5: Round 1 Player Picks
Reid, Mike, and Blayne record a quick episode to cover their Round 1 picks ahead of this weekend’s games. If you’re still looking for a league, be sure to check out what is plugged on the show as well! Enjoy Host & Co-Hosts Reid Connelly Mike Denton Blayne Riffle Special Guest N/A Links to items discussed Patreon Website – Help Support …
Read More »Chicago Fire 2019 Fantasy Preview
The plan for the Chicago Fire in 2018 was to build a team around the playmaking ability and leadership of Basitan Schweinsteiger to take advantage the playmaking ability of Djordje Mihailovic, Aleksandar Katai, and Nemaja Nikolic. That was the plan, but the reality was a season plagues by injuries, Schweinsteiger being forced to play as a center back, and several …
Read More »MLSFI S5: Western Conference Preview
Reid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by Dominic Hoffman from Mile High Radio to preview all the Western Conference teams ahead of the MLS Fantasy season. They start out by recapping the big and little changes to to the 2019 MLS Fantasy game (& a Mike Rant!) and get into the the team previews. Just like with our Eastern Conference …
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