Reid, Mike, & Jason are joined by xG expert Ryan Anderson recap the odd results from Round 23 and break down some specific xG stats about defenders before getting into the specifics about Round 24. They also specifically point out which DGW players are worth considering for this round and answer the questions “If it worth having 4 from each team”. Enjoy …
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2017 Week 24 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 …
Read More »2017 Round 24 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. I’m using a modified formula that tries to predict the chance that a team …
Read More »2017 Round 24 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 24 Form Difficulty Charts for the MLS Fantasy season. These charts attempt to reduce bias by removing …
Read More »Best 2017 Round 23 Fantasy Resources
We’re not far from the 2017 Round 23 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 …
Read More »2017 Round 23 Expected Player Offensive Points
Every week, I’ll be publishing a list of top players ranked by expected offensive points. “Offensive points” includes expected shots, goals, assists, and key passes based on the weekly matchup(s) and past performance. It also includes the 2 points the player would receive for playing 60+ minutes. Sadly, offensive bonus points (except key passes) are not included at this time. Defensive bonus …
Read More »2017 Round 23 Captain Options and Poll
It’s captain poll time for Round 22! Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is, Saturday the 12th at 4:00pm EST so be sure to get all of your trades in and captain set by then. There are several good captain options for this round, have you decided on yours yet? To help you, check out to top options from the MLSFB and MLSFI crew below. Also, …
Read More »MLSFI S3: Round 22 Review & Round 23 Preview
Reid, Mike, & Jason are joined by xG expert Kyle McElhinny recap some of the fantasy highlights from Round 22 before getting into the specifics about Round 23. The list of teams is shorter than normal, with Atlanta and Minnesota on a bye, but the fantasy options are many. Enjoy Host & Co-Hosts Reid Connelly Michael Denton Jason Wiscovitch Special Guest …
Read More »2017 Week 23 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 …
Read More »2017 Round 23 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. I’m using a modified formula that tries to predict the chance that a team …
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