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Predictions and Power Rankings for Round 7

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 …

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MLS Fantasy Boss Round 7 Captain

It’s finally time for the first captain poll of the year. Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is Thursday the 16th at 7:00pm EST so be sure to get all of your trades in and captain set by then. There are several good captain options for this first round, have you decided on yours yet? Well now is your chance to find out what …

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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 6 Review (Part 2)

Houston Dynamo 3 vs. Montreal Impact 0 Highlights The Dynamo finally found their scoring touch. It took long enough, but after a defensively shaky first 10 minutes the game opened up and the Dynamo began to dominate in a game that probably had a few more goals in it for the Dynamo. Fantasy Standouts Dynamo Defense: They’ve been strong all year, …

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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 6 Review (Part 1)

Vancouver Whitecaps 2 vs. Columbus Crew 2 Highlights Going into this the Whitecaps were easily the favorite and largely played the part. However, Kei Kamara was the beneficiary of a couple of defensive lapses putting the Crew ahead twice throughout the game. Apart from those two chances the Caps controlled the majority of the game and we saw some exciting …

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MLS Fantasy Insider Episode 9: Round 6 Review/Round 7 Preview

It’s Double Game Week prep time. Simon, Jason and I go over their picks for Round 7 and Jason gets on his soapbox about the switcheroo. We got to cover a lot of questions in this episode so I hope everyone finds it helpful going into the International call ups time. If you have any suggestions, feel free to leave any feedback …

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MLSFB Form Difficulty Charts – Round 7

2015 Home & Away Rotations Weeks 1-18

Here is the Form chart for Round 7 of the 2015 MLS Fantasy season and form breakdown for Home and Away games from 2014 plus the first games of 2015. If you’re not familiar with these charts, I’ll explain below. One early warning, since these charts are based on team form, the accuracy may be off some until more games have been …

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11th Hour Transfer Tips – Round 6

   We’re just a few hours away from the Round 5 kickoff. So if you still need to adjust your roster, now is the time to do it. To help with this, I have assembled a collection of tips from around the web that I hope people will find useful. MLS Fantasy Boss Posts: Bosses’s Review Round 5: Part 1, …

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MLS Fantasy Insider Episode 9: Round 5 Review/Round 6 Preview

It’s Double Game Week prep time. Simon, Travis, and Jason join the show to go over their picks for Round 6 and talk a little bit about growing the game. We got to cover a lot of questions in this episode so I hope everyone finds it helpful going into the International call ups time. If you have any suggestions, feel free …

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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 5 Review (Part 2)

Vancouver Whitecaps 2 vs. LA Galaxy 0 Highlights Vancouver continues to impress everyone in MLS. If you’re a neutral fan they’re a good team to start liking. Their attacking options were on display through the likes of Manneh, Rivero and Morales. The LA Galaxy on the other hand looked like a completely different team than the reigning champions. The presence …

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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 5 Review (Part 1)

Orlando City SC 0 vs. DC United 1 Highlights The saga continues… Orlando City continues to outplay its opposition, and also continues to find a way to lose at the last minute (not defending a Luis Silva free kick properly). Orlando looked dangerous on the night with Kaka distributing well, and Brek Shea solidifying himself as a dependable left back …

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