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A weekly article series that ranks players by position based on matchups and potential scores in the MLS Fantasy Manager game.

        Every week, we’ll go over our 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 did not play), average = 4-5 points, good = 6-8 points, great = …

What is the Bench for? If you’re a new fantasy manager, you should already be familiar with the substitution rule:  the highest scoring player from the bench is inserted into the lineup if a player on the field does not play, so long as the resulting lineup is a legal one. When learning that, an ambitious newcomer often says “Ok, …

Matchups are one of the most important factors to consider when crafting your fantasy lineup each week. In MLS, where home field provides a greater advantage than most leagues, players frequently deal with cross-country travel and multiple competitions, which can impact performance. It’s important to consider these factors, as well as performance metrics such as home/away form and player injuries …

Reid and Ashley are taking a break, but fear not, MLS Fantasy fanatics! Matt Wojo is here to guide you through the Round 4 preview, and he’s brought reinforcements: Brian Mauer and Blake Eshelman, the minds behind the Dropping Points Podcast. Round 3 threw us some curveballs, didn’t it? We saw unexpected clean sheets, surprising goal contributions, and the usual …

So, you missed the first two rounds of MLS Fantasy? Don’t panic! While premium players might be pricier now, you can still build a competitive budget team within that $100 million budget. But you’ll need focus on value gains over raw points. The key to your Round 3 success is budget management. Forget chasing those top-tier names that have already …

          Every week, we’ll go over our suggestions from the previous week, and determine if they were a good or bad pick based on player position and points. Here is the scoring system:  bust = 3 or fewer points (or did not play) average = 4-5 points, good = 6-8 points, great = 9+ points  Double …

A weekly article series that ranks players by position based on matchups and potential scores in the MLS Fantasy Manager game.

Matchups are one of the most important factors to consider when crafting your fantasy lineup each week. In MLS, where home field provides a greater advantage than most leagues, players frequently deal with cross-country travel and multiple competitions, which can impact performance. It’s important to consider these factors, as well as performance metrics such as home/away form and player injuries …

The Early Advantage: Round 3 Fantasy Strategy The latest episode of MLS Fantasy Insider delivered a packed punch for fantasy managers, diving deep into the aftermath of Round 2 and offering a tantalizing 2025 Round 3 preview. Hosts Reid and Ashley welcomed Matt Pollard, the award-winning beat writer and managing editor of Burgundy Wave, to dissect the Colorado Rapids’ performance …