Special Update from MLS Fantasy Boss: In honor of Tyler “Ranchinator” Norman, this article series is being renamed “DiffeRanchals.” A new graphic will come soon! Every week, I’m going to go over my suggestions from last week, and determine if they were a good or bad pick based on position and points. To describe in detail the ranking system here …
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2022 Round 8 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 …
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Reid, Blayne, & Ashley are joined by Patrick Smith from the Patreon to review Round 7 and preview the player options for Round 8 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season. Be sure to go to mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server. You can also become a supporter of …
Read More »2022 Discord Player Rankings: Round 7
The MLS Fantasy Boss Discord community is not only a fun place to get fantasy advice, it’s also a community that includes many of the top players of the official MLS Fantasy game. But how well would this community perform if asked to rank the top MLS fantasy options, for each position, each week?! Well that’s exactly what I’ve asked …
Read More »Round 7 Differentials
Every week, I’m going to go over my suggestions from last week, and determine if they were a good or bad pick based on position and points. To describe in detail the ranking system here is the metric: bust = 3 or fewer points (or not starting), average = 4-5 points, good = 6-8 points, great = 9+ points. Guzman …
Read More »2022 Round 7 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 …
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Reid’s off so Blayne & Ashley are joined by Tyler from the MLSFB Discord community to review Round 6 and preview the player options for Round 7 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season. Be sure to go to mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server. You can also become …
Read More »Round 6 Differentials
Every week, I’m going to go over my suggestions from last week, and determine if they were a good or bad pick based on position and points. To describe in detail the ranking system here is the metric: bust = 3 or fewer points (or not starting), average = 4-5 points, good = 6-8 points, great = 9+ points. Francisco …
Read More »2022 Round 6 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: 2022 Round 6 Preview
Reid and Blayne are joined by Ryan and Sarah from the Undesignated Podcast to review the faux Round 5 DGW and preview the player options for Round 6 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season. Host Team Results – 3:47 Round 5 Takeaways – 9:20 Housekeeping & League Upd – 15:51 Champions League Upd – 18:37 Player Targets – 24:31 Be …
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Reid, Blayne, and Ashley supplement last week’s episode by reviewing the remaining Single Game Week player options for Round 5 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season. Weird DGW Recap – 2:07 DGW Strategies Discussion – 5:17 Housekeeping Update – 24:00 Remaining SGW Options – 28:49 You can also become an official supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by becoming …
Read More »2022 Round 5 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 …
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