The fantasy game is back and one of the most talked about topics is not new players but the new unlimited transfers rule. MLS’s own Ben Baer stops by to chat with us about the 2017 rule changes to the fantasy game and shares some special news about the MLS Fantasy Insider Podcast. After the interview, Reid, Jason, Mike, and …
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2016 Final Fantasy Stats Download
One of the most common questions I hear at the start of the season is “What were the stats lat year”. It can be hard to look through each player’s history tab, so I’ve worked up something a little easier for you. Below I have three sources that players, old an d new, may find useful when looking for 2016 …
Read More »MLSFI S3: 2017 Preseason Preview
Hey everyone. The 2017 season is about to start and I can already see the signs of the new fantasy season. Articles are popping up at MLSFB. The r/FantasyMLS Reddit forum is busy with new posts. Oh, and the MLSFI crew is working hard to prepare a great preseason lineup. I wanted to give everyone a quick preview of what they can expect from …
Read More »LWOS Fantasy Preseason Interview
Hello all you fantasy managers! We’re getting closer to the start of the 2017 season and that also means that every day the start of the fantasy season also grows nearer. When will it be? Only Ben Baer knows, but that does not stop any of us from dreaming about the changes that may take place during this fantasy preseason. Earlier this …
Read More »2017 Fantasy Schedule – Draft 1
Last week was busy for MLS. We had the Super Draft, several big trades, and the release of the 2017 Regular Season Schedule. This is great news if you’ve been patiently waiting for the the start of the 2017 MLS Fantasy Manager game because it’s given me the first bits of information needed to make my first stab at predicting the 2017 Fantasy Schedule. DISCLAIMER Now …
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Happy Holidays to all of your MLS Fantasy fans! As the year is winding down, the staff at MLS Fantasy Boss is gearing up for the 2017 season. As a way of saying thanks, I’ve worked up a little Holiday gift for everyone… a preview of the 2017 MLS Fantasy Primer. What is the 2017 MLS Fantasy Primer? The MLSFB …
Read More »Predictions and Power Rankings for 2016 MLS Cup Final
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. Since soccer can end in a draw, I’m using a modified version of this formula that tries to predict the chance that a team will come away from a match …
Read More »Predictions and Power Rankings for 2016 Conference Final Leg 2
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. Since soccer can end in a draw, I’m using a modified version of this formula that tries to predict the chance that a team will come away from a match …
Read More »Predictions and Power Rankings for 2016 Conference Final Leg 1
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. Since soccer can end in a draw, I’m using a modified version of this formula that tries to predict the chance that a team will come away from a match …
Read More »MLSFI S2 Ep39: Round 34 Review & Bracket Challenge
Reid and the gang wrap up the 2016 MLS Fantasy season in this special roundtable episode! Plus, an interview with Ben Baer from MLSSoccer.com and we say goodbye to Guy Sanchez. Enjoy! Links to items discussed Patreon Website – Help Support the MLSFI podcast! MLS Injury News Twitter Bracket Challenge Site Approximate discussion topic times Stats recap @ the start Ben …
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