We’ve dusted off our microphones, pulled out our spreadsheets, and polished our crystal balls. It’s 2018 and we keep ticking off the days as we get closer to the start of the MLS Fantasy season. When will it come? We don’t know, but we’re here to get you excited! Join Reid, Michael, and Blayne and get the hype train going …
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2018 Fantasy Primer Real Salt Lake Preview
2017 Real Salt Lake Review It was a new era for Real Salt Lake, the Petke era. There were a lot of big expectations but the year started out rough with only 2 wins in 11 games. A reboot was needed, a new identity was needed, and a printer technician was needed… and that’s exactly what they got. They won twice …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer New England Revolution Preview
2017 New England Revolution Review The 2017 MLS Season was less than stellar for the Revolution, who finished 7th in the Eastern Conference having just missed out on the playoffs for a second straight year, this time by a full five points. They also had the third worst defense in MLS in 2017, with a breath-taking 61 goals conceded. Also, of …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Updates since original posting Defender Jose Aja traded to Vancouver Whitecaps. This seems to be a replacement for Tim Parker who will soon be traded. If that is the case, expect him to slot into the starting lineup as a replacement. 2017 Vancouver Whitecaps Review 2017 was a mixed bag for the Whitecaps. One one had, they made it back to …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer Minnesota United Preview
Minnesota United 2017 Review It could have been worse. Coming out of the gate, the Loons were decimated. To their credit, the Loons quickly moved to bench their captain Vadim Demidov. In the summer, the Loons brought in Ethan Finlay who scored a few goals upon his arrival. What was suspected to be the worst team in MLS history managed …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer Montreal Impact Preview
2017 Montreal Impact Review 2017 was supposed to be the year the Impact challenged for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. 2016 ended with the most exciting playoff seires in league history with Montreal losing out to Toronto late. Unfortunately, Montreal was unable to replicate their previous performances and failed to make the playoffs after finishing 9th in the Eastern Conference. Transaction Watch Key …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union 2017 Review Going winless in the clubs first eight games, the club turned their fortunes around and won four straight in May. Their roller coaster of form throughout the season saw the club land in eighth place in the eastern conference, eight points out from the final playoff spot. Transaction Watch The club had a relatively quiet offseason …
Read More »MLSFI S4: Preseason Hype Part 1
We’ve dusted off our microphones, pulled out our spreadsheets, and polished our crystal balls. It’s 2018 and we keep ticking off the days as we get closer to the start of the MLS Fantasy season. For now, it’s time for some preseason hype! When will it come? We don’t know, but we’re here to get you excited! Join Reid, Michael, …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer Seattle Sounders Preview
2017 Seattle Sounders Review It was more of the same from the Sounders. Same general tactics and just enough success to keep the fans placated. Lodeiro and Morris took a step backward and Roldan made a huge leap forward. Our signings were generally fantastic, as Bruin, Leerdam, and Svensson all played large roles over the course of the season. That …
Read More »2018 Fantasy Primer FC Dallas Preview
2017 FC Dallas Review FC Dallas was expected to finish at or near the top of the Western Conference. Without Mario Diaz to begin the season, FC Dallas began in a flat 4-4-2. Things were going well until an inexplicable 0-4 mauling at home to Vancouver at the end of July. Were heads turned due to rejected transfer offers and …
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