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2017 Round 14 Captain Options and Poll

It’s captain poll time for Round 13! Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is, Wednesday the 31st at 7:30pm EST so be sure to get all of your trades in and captain set by then. There are several good captain options for this round, have you decided on yours yet? To help you, check out to top options from the MLSFB and MLSFI …

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Week 14 xG Matchup Rankings

With unlimited transfers this season, match ups are more important than ever. The question is how to evaluate match ups, especially if you’re only an aspiring Armchair Analyst and not yet the real thing. The answer? Expected Goals (xG). What are expected goals (xG) The idea behind xG is simple. Every shot is awarded a probability of scoring based on the …

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MLSFI S3: Round 13 Review & Round 14 Preview

Reid, Mike, Jason, and Tim review some of the most important fantasy moments from Round 13 and provide a team-by-team breakdown for all the game coming up in Round 14. It’s a Double Game Week, but the guys also touch on the best Single Game Week players, International Call-ups, find out about co-host changes for the next month, and we …

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2017 Round 13 Captain Options and Poll

It’s captain poll time for Round 13! Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is, Thursday the 25th at 8:30pm EST so be sure to get all of your trades in and captain set by then. There are several good captain options for this round, have you decided on yours yet? To help you, check out to top options from the MLSFB and MLSFI …

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MLSFI S3: Round 12 Review & Round 13 Preview

Reid, Mike, Jason, and Blayne are joined by special guest, and Patreon Contributor, Calvin (AKA BitNomad) to break down all of the DGW results from Round 12. They also provide insights on the upcoming games and some tips for how to handle the Canadian Championship. . Enjoy Host & Co-Hosts Reid Connelly Michael Denton Blayne Riffle Jason Wiscovitch Special Guest Calvin …

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Week 13 xG Matchup Rankings

With unlimited transfers this season, match ups are more important than ever. The question is how to evaluate match ups, especially if you’re only an aspiring Armchair Analyst and not yet the real thing. The answer? Expected Goals (xG). What are expected goals (xG) The idea behind xG is simple. Every shot is awarded a probability of scoring based on the …

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2017 Round 13 Predictions and Power Rankings

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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. I’m using a modified formula that tries to predict the chance that a team …

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2017 Round 13 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. Here are the 2017 Round 13 Form Difficulty Charts for the MLS Fantasy season. These charts attempt to reduce bias by removing …

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Best 2017 Round 12 Fantasy Resources

We’re not far from the 2017 Round 12 kickoff so if you have not made your final trades, you better hurry! If you still need to adjust 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 month. Also, I have assembled …

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Best XI Predictions 2017 – Round 12

Fantasy MLS for 2017 is a wildcard every week. In this piece, we explore the options available to brand new players and veterans alike as we attempt to predict the round’s Dream Team. We will primarily look at matchups and form as we pick the strongest team at $100m starting salary. Previous Result Not breaking 100 points is a bit …

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