By: The Fantasy Therapist Welcome back, how are you feeling after 8 game weeks? There have been some weird results this year, some surprises, and lots of chaos. It can be tough to manage sometimes, and one of the ways many managers like to deal with FMLS’ particular brand of chaos is by using external resources to help inform their …
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DiffeRANCHals: 2025 Round 8
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 = …
Read More »Matchups to Target: 2025 Round 8
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 …
Read More »2025 Game Week 8: Using Time to Build Your Team
By: The Fantasy Physician If you simply leave the team you put in place last week, you are not too likely to do well this week–that means you are going to have to spend some time building a team for this upcoming weekend. FMLS allows for unlimited transfer each week, but with that freedom comes the task of thinking out …
Read More »2025 Fantasy Depth Charts
MLS fantasy managers know that success hinges on more than just star power. Understanding team depth charts is crucial for maximizing your point earning potential. These fantasy depth charts, which outline the pecking order at each position, offer valuable insight into playing time and potential points. Preseason depth charts provide a baseline, reflecting coaches’ initial expectations. However, the MLS landscape …
Read More »2025 MLS Fantasy – Top 10 Forwards
2025 MLS Fantasy – Top 10 Forwards With the scoring changes of 2024, essentially putting the bulk of fantasy scoring on goal contributions, forwards have become a much more dominant position in FMLS. Prior to last year, the weekly chalk was stacked with midfielders, with one (sometimes two) starting forwards, who were more often than not put on the bench …
Read More »2025 MLS Fantasy – Top 10 Midfielders
New teammates, new coaches, contract disputes, transfer rumors, long-term injuries. These things happen every offseason, but this year seems to be particularly disruptive for a lot of fantasy stars. Some of the obvious standouts in midfield are either holding out, unhappy with their situation, adjusting to a new situation, or recovering from a long-term injury (Riqui Puig would be #1 …
Read More »2025 MLS Fantasy – Top 10 Defenders
With last season’s change in scoring categories having a major impact on the scoring potential of defenders, it was difficult to pinpoint the best defenders to choose each week. Typically, the key is finding defenders who can generate bonus points. Full-backs and wing-backs are typically the top producers of points due to their attacking potential in this current scoring system. …
Read More »2025 MLS Fantasy – Top 10 Keepers
Undoubtedly, the scoring changes from last season affected each position group, but none more than the Goalkeepers. The loss of bonus point opportunities means that Goalkeepers hold value in MLS Fantasy through shutouts, saves and price rise. A good defense (or targeting a weak opposing offense) often makes the best strategy for scoring GK points. Paying close attention to kickoff …
Read More »San Diego FC 2025 MLS Fantasy Preview
San Diego FC General Details Team Name: San Diego Football Club Club Home Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, 35,000 Seat Capacity Club Owner: Sir Mohammed Mansour Sporting Director: Tyler Heaps, youngest sporting director in MLS. Husband of USWNT star Midfielder Lindsey Horan. Manager: Mikey Varas, former U-20 USMNT assistant and head coach. He has full support and backing from our ownership group …
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