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Predictions and Power Rankings for Round 4

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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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 3 Review (Part 2)

I have an exciting announcement to make before you read further. This article is the first post my new MLS Fantasy Boss writer Tyler Bartels who is currently tearing up the Starting Lineup H2H league! So enjoy and let him know what you think of  his Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 3 Review (Part 2). Sporting Kansas City 0 – Portland Timbers 0 …

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MLS Fantasy Insider Episode 7: Round 3 Review

Travis and Jason join the show to go over their picks for Round 4 and do a little bragging. 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 in the accompanying post on r/FantasyMLS. …

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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 3 Review (Part 1)

I’m going to try something new this year with these player picks write-ups that was inspired by the work my friend Berbacat does at Fantasy Football First. If it works, I’ll try to keep it up. If not, well then back to the old way. So let me know what you think of this Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 3 Review …

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MLSFB Form Difficulty Charts – Round 4

2015 Home & Away Rotations Weeks 1-18

Here is the Form chart for Round 4 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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MLS Fantasy Boss Round 3 Team

You’ve read all the advice from the MLS Experts, you’ve chatted with other managers here at MLS Fantasy Boss, and you lurked around /r/FantasyMLS to get a heads up on all new developments. Now it’s time to sit back and relax and enjoy! I had an above average showing in Round 2. My defense did not come through quite like …

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11th Hour Transfer Tips – Round 3

   We’re just a few hours away from the Round 2 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 2: Part 1, …

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MLS Fantasy Boss Round 3 Captain

It’s finally time for the first captain poll of the year. Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is Saturday the 21st at 3:00pm 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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Predictions and Power Rankings for Round 3

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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Fantasy MLS 2015 Round 2 Review (Part 2)

For the earlier games in this round, be sure to check out part 1 of this review. Real Salt Lake 3 – Philadelphia Union 3 Highlights Both RSL and Philly were able to tap into the well of goals that escaped them in Round 1, but a series of unfortunate mistakes left both teams even at 3-3 by the end …

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