Several weeks ago I posted my first draft of the 2017 MLS season schedule. I’m happy to say that that schedule draft was almost 100% correct and there have been few changes since the first release. With the start of the season just around the corner, I thought it was time to update everything. DISCLAIMER Now let me be perfectly …
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2017 MLS Champion Staff Picks
WOW! We’ve had a lot of great content over the past several weeks. I wanted to give people time to catch-up and just post something fun today. However, I did not want to stray too far from our fantasy focus. I settled on staff picks. I’ve asked each regular member of the MLSFB and MLSFI team to submit their picks for …
Read More »MLSFI S3: Eastern Conference Preview
Everything is in full fantasy preseason mode at MLSFI but so far we have only focused on the 20,000 foot stuff. This episode is the second of a 2 part series that will break down the fantasy options team by team from each conference. Last week we covered the Western Conference but today we are focusing on an Eastern Conference Preview. …
Read More »Western Conference Fantasy Team Previews
Over the past two weeks we’ve released a fantasy previews for each MLS team. These articles were written by members of the MLSFB writing staff and some of the best guest authors I know. These reviews have given a recap of the 2016 season, a rundown of offseason transfers, an overviews of team tactics, a potential starting lineup, and expectations …
Read More »MLSFI S3: Western Conference Preview
Everything is in full fantasy preseason mode at MLSFI but so far we have only focused on the 20,000 foot stuff. Well that ends today! This episode is the first of a 2 part series that will break down the fantasy options team by team from each conference. Today we are focusing on a Western Conference Preview. Reid is joined by regular co-hosts …
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Over the past two weeks we’ve released a fantasy previews for each MLS team. These articles were written by members of the MLSFB writing staff and some of the best guest authors I know. These reviews have given a recap of the 2016 season, a rundown of offseason transfers, an overviews of team tactics, a potential starting lineup, and expectations …
Read More »2017 MLS Fantasy Primer
Back in 2015 I decided that new MLS Fantasy fans needed something else to help them navigate the fantasy primers. I felt a resource was needed that could give players quick access to past information. Specifically, one that would allow managers to make better decisions when crafting their first team. The main framework came from many of the Fantasy NFL …
Read More »2017 Recommended Fantasy Leagues
One of the hardest fantasy decisions I have all year is not who to draft but which MLS Fantasy leagues will I join. We’re limited to 15 private leagues (total Classic and H2H) so it can be a tough decision, especially if you’re looking for tough competition or leagues that offer prizes. To help make your decision easier, I’ve compiled a list …
Read More »2017 Fantasy Primer – Philadelphia Union
2016 Review 2016 was a rebuilding year for the Union and it saw the addition of many new, and surprising, players to the team. The result, early success, but the momentum was not sustained through the entire season. Even with the poor finish, Philly still made it to the 2016 MLS Cup, but was sent home by Toronto in the …
Read More »2017 Fantasy Primer – Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire 2016 Review Just like Count Duckula, it could be said that the latest reincarnation of the Chicago Fire did not go according to plan. After loosing a few key players in the 2015 off season and suffering some key injuries, the 2016 season saw the Fire continue to struggle with both goal scoring and defense. The result, a …
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