Shows
MLS Fantasy Insider09/02 MLSFI: 2025 Round 27 Preview - The Multi Week DGW Part 109/02 MLSFI: 2025 Round 27 Preview - The Multi Week DGW Part 1 by MLSFantasyBoss.com
2025-09-0648 minMLS Fantasy Insider08/25 MLSFI: 2025 Round 26 Preview - MLs Dominates Leagues Cup and The First Playoff Elimination08/25 MLSFI: 2025 Round 26 Preview - MLs Dominates Leagues Cup and The First Playoff Elimination by MLSFantasyBoss.com
2025-08-2743 min
MLS Fantasy Insider07/14 MLSFI: 2025 Round 21 Preview - Brandon Que Shares His Analysis of A Great DGW07/14 MLSFI: 2025 Round 21 Preview - Brandon Que Shares His Analysis of A Great DGW by MLSFantasyBoss.com
2025-07-161h 07
MLS Fantasy Insider02/27 MLSFI: 2023 Round 2 Preview - Rain Rain Keep Away So All The Teams Can PlayReid, Blayne, and Ashley are together again to reviews the important takeaways from Round 1 and preview Round 2 of the 2023 MLS Fantasy Season!
Be sure to go to http://mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server.
You can also become a supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI.
2023-03-0155 minMLS Fantasy Insider10/26 MLSFI: 2022 Season Recap (Full Episode)Reid & Blayne are joined by Schuyler Redpath, Christian Ward, and Nathaniel Quance to look back on the 2022 MLS Fantasy Season.
Be sure to go to http://mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server.
You can also become a supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI.
2023-01-071h 50MLS Fantasy Insider05/23 MLSFI: 2022 Round 13 The Storm Before The CalmReid, Ashley, & Blayne review the Round 12 DGW and preview the player options for Round 13 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season. This is also the start of Round 3 of the Fantasy Champions League Qualifier!
Timestamps
Auto-roo Planning: 7:23
Round 12 Take-a-roos: 14:59
Housekeeping: 22:05
Open Cup Reminder: 26:33
Mega Reference: 29:31
Round 13 Player Targets: 32:36
Be sure to go to http://mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server.
You can also become a supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI.
2022-05-241h 08MLS Fantasy Insider05/16 MLSFI: 2022 Round 12 Did Someone Say DGW?Reid, Ashley, & Blayne are joined by Cameron Troshynski from the MLSFB Discord to review Round 11 and preview the player options for Round 12 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season.
Quick Navigation
- Host Results 5:41
- Round 11 Takeaways 12:56
- Housekeeping 21:46
- Mega Reference Update 27:45
- Round 12 Player Targets 31:17
Be sure to go to http://mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server.
You can also become a supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI.
2022-05-171h 08MLS Fantasy Insider04/18 MLSFI: 2022 Round 8 To Gil or not to Gil?Reid, Blayne, & Ashley are joined by Patrick Smith from the Patreon to review Round 7 and preview the player options for Round 8 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season.
Host Team Results - 3:36
Round 7 Takeaways - 9:42
Housekeeping & League Upd - 20:30
Player Targets - 28:40
To Gil or not to Gil - 42:47
Be sure to go to mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server.
You can also become a supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by going to www.patreon.com/MLSFI.
2022-04-191h 10MLS Fantasy Insider04/4 MLSFI: 2022 Round 6 The Final Quarter 1 Champions League QualifierReid and Blayne are joined by Ryan and Sarah from the Undesignated Podcast to review the faux Round 5 DGW and preview the player options for Round 6 of the 2022 MLS Fantasy season.
Host Team Results - 3:47
Round 5 Takeaways - 9:20
Housekeeping & League Upd - 15:51
Champions League Upd - 18:37
Player Targets - 24:31
Be sure to go to http://mlsfantasyboss.com/ for more information on 2022 leagues, our weekly articles, and the easy join link for the MLSFB Discord server.
You can also become a supporter of the MLS Fantasy Insider podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI.
2022-04-0551 minMLS Fantasy Insider11/1 MLSFI: 2021 Round 27 The Final Fantasy CountdownReid, Blayne, and Ashley are joined by Special Guest Matt Pollard to help everyone get ready for the FINAL ROUND of the 2021 MLS Fantasy Season! As usual, they will start by reviewing some of the top takeaways from Round 26 and will preview the DGW player options for Round 27.
You'll also get a preview of the final 2 episodes for Season 7 of the MLSFI.
MLSFI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI
MLS Fantasy Boss: https://mlsfantasyboss.com/
2021-11-021h 15MLS Fantasy Insider10/15 MLSFI: 2021 Round 26 The Penultimate DGWReid, Blayne, and Ashley help everyone get ready for the penultimate DGW by reviewing some of the top takeaways from Round 25 and preview the DGW player options for Round 26.
- Housekeeping: 22:40
- Player Picks: 32:58
- MLS Standings: https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2021/conference
- 538 MLS Playoff Changes: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/mls/
MLSFI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MLSFI
MLS Fantasy Boss: https://mlsfantasyboss.com/
2021-10-261h 16MLS Fantasy Insider9/8 MLSFI: Round 6 Preview and Kick Childhood CancerReid, Michael, and Blayne get together after the Labor Day holiday to run down some of the top player choices for Round 6 which starts Wednesday the 9th.
It's a decent Double Game Week so take some notes on the who has a double game and which SGW teams have players you should target.
2020-09-091h 12MLS Fantasy Insider8/31 MLSFI: Round 5 Preview and Budget ReactionsReid, Michale, and Blayne are joined by Isaac Jensen AKA Samurai Panda FC on the MLSFB Discord to break down the important fantasy moments from Round 4 and preview the target players for Round 5.
2020-09-011h 15MLS Fantasy Insider8/25 MLSFI: Early Round 4 PreviewReid, Michale, and Blayne are joined by Patreon Supporter Patrick Smith to break down what we know right now about Round 3 (still in progress) and provide an early preview for Round 4.
This one runs a bit long because this is the first BIG DGW with the new DGW scoring rule and everyone wants to talk about it!
2020-08-261h 21MLS Fantasy Insider8/17 MLSFI: MLS Fantasy Is BackReid, Michale, and Blayne are joined by Ashley Savage from Switch the Pitch to CELEBRATE the RETURN of the official MLS Fantasy Game.
The show starts with a preview of what we know, touches on important housekeeping reminders, and identifies players to consider for each position while building your team (time stamp 30:30).
2020-08-181h 39MLS Fantasy Insider8/10 MLSFI: MLS is Back Fantasy Takeaways - Part 5Part 5 of our series to find fantasy information from the MLS is Back Tournament. Is this the final episode or will the Official Fantasy Game be back next week?
2020-08-111h 02MLS Fantasy Insider8/03 MLSFI: MLS is Back Fantasy Takeaways - Part 4Part 4 of our ongoing MLS is Back fantasy takeaways. This one was almost a lost episode.
2020-08-111h 12MLS Fantasy Insider7/27 MLSFI: MLS is Back Fantasy Takeaways - Part 3Reid, Michael, and Blayne break down the results from the third week of the MLS is Back Tournament to identify early trends that could impact the rest of the fantasy season.
2020-07-291h 08MLS Fantasy Insider7/20 MLSFI: MLS is Back Fantasy Takeaways - Part 2Reid, Michael, and Blayne break down the results from the second week of the MLS is Back Tournament to identify early trends that could impact the rest of the fantasy season.
2020-07-221h 16MLS Fantasy Insider7/13 MLSFI: MLS is Back Fantasy Takeaways - Part 1Reid, Michael, and Blayne break down the results from the first week of the MLS is Back Tournament to identify early trends that could impact the rest of the fantasy season.
2020-07-181h 23MLS Fantasy Insider6/29 MLSFI: The Return of MLS Fantasy6/29 MLSFI: The Return of MLS Fantasy by MLSFantasyBoss.com
2020-07-011h 01MLS Fantasy Insider6/22 MLSFI: Best Fantasy XI of All Time Part 5Reid, Michael, and Blayne wrap up their Best Fantasy XI discussion by revealing which players are actually the best based on Total Score, Points Per Game, and Points Per 90 minutes played.
It's a fun show with SEVERAL surprises!
2020-06-2359 minMLS Fantasy Insider6/15 MLSFI: MLS is Back Bracket Challenge PreviewReid, Michael, and Blayne take a break from the Best XI discussion to preview the just announced MLS is Back Bracket Challenge game and give their thoughts on which teams have the best shot to make it out of the group stage.
2020-06-171h 12MLS Fantasy Insider6/08 MLSFI: Best Fantasy XI of All Time Part 46/08 MLSFI: Best Fantasy XI of All Time Part 4 by MLSFantasyBoss.com
2020-06-121h 10MLS Fantasy Insider6/01 MLSFI: Best Fantasy XI of All Time Part 3Reid, Michale, and Blayne continue their discussion about the best MLS Fantasy XI of all time. This week, the decisions keep getting harder as they focus on Midfielders.
2020-06-041h 07MLS Fantasy Insider5/25 MLSFI: Best Fantasy XI of All Time Part 2Reid and Blayne continue their discussion about the Best Fantasy XI of all Time. This week, they focus on Defenders. Michael is unavailable but he does send in his selections via Twitter.
How close do they lineup with your all time list?
2020-05-271h 20MLS Fantasy Insider5/18 MLSFI: Best Fantasy XI of All Time Part 1It's been teased since the start of the suspension. The Best Fantasy XI of the Modern Fantasy era. Reid, Michael, and Blayne start by reviewing the top Keeper options.
Do you agree? Listen and find out who our surprise MLS drop in picks.
2020-05-191h 14MLS Fantasy Insider05/11 MLSFI: Fantasy Impact of 5 Subs & Blayne's Rivalry RantReid, Michael, and Blayne get together to talk about the Fantasy impact of MLS adopting the new 5 sub law change and how fantasy managers can best react to prepare their teams.
Blayne's also shares a rant he has about MLS' view of rivalry teams. Will Reid and Michael agree? Tune in to find out!
2020-05-121h 16MLS Fantasy Insider05/4 MLSFI: May the 4th Star Wars SpecialReid, Michael, and Blayne continue the MLSFI mental well being episodes during Suspension week 8. This week we celebrate Star Wars as part of May the 4th.
We answer some Star Wars Twitter Questions and ta;l about which MLS personalities are like the characters from the Mandalorian.
2020-05-061h 18MLS Fantasy Insider04/27 MLSFI: How will Fantasy Adapt to a Shorter ScheduleReid, Michael, and Blayne talk about the various schedule adaptation options for MLS and how Fantasy could adapt to those changes.
2020-05-011h 15MLS Fantasy Insider04/20 MLSFI: Remembering Best Fantasy MomentsReid, Michael, and Blayne talk about some of their favorite MLS Fantasy moments and share stories from listeners.
2020-04-221h 05MLS Fantasy Insider04/013 MLSFI: Fantasy Mount Rushmore(s)Reid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Matt Pollard to preemptively right the wrong of ExtraTime neglecting to include a Fantasy in their Mount Rushmore series.
This slightly longer episodes include TWO mountains and a lot of fun conversation.
Be sure to check out the YouTube recording for our extra discussion about Swansea's mascot and Grant Wahl.
2020-04-141h 35MLS Fantasy Insider04/06 MLSFI: Homebrew MLS Fantasy Systems Pt 204/06 MLSFI: Homebrew MLS Fantasy Systems Pt 2 by MLSFantasyBoss.com
2020-04-091h 21MLS Fantasy Insider03/30 MLSFI: Homebrew MLS Fantasy Systems Pt 1Reid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Special guests Harrison Crow, Eric Walcott, and Eevry Goren to talk about homebrew MLS Fantasy systems.
Our guests represent the Nerd League Fantasy Group and MLS Discussion FB Group League.
2020-03-311h 10MLS Fantasy Insider03/23 MLSFI: MLS Fantasy History Pt 2, Rules Questions, & Price CHangesReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Ryan Anderson of MLS Fantasy Stats to help provide some mental relaxation during this suspension and stressful time.
Segment 1
MLS Fantasy History 2012 - 2020: The Modern Game
Segment 2
MLS Rules Questions w/y Ref Ryan
Segment 3
Listener Questions
2020-03-241h 30MLS Fantasy Insider03/16 MLSFI: MLS Fantasy History, The Ideal Game, & Pro RelIt's week 1 of the MLS suspension but the MLSFI team is not taking a break! Take some time to escape and relax and join Reid, Michael, and Blayne and they talk about the History of the MLS Fantasy Game and more!
Segment 1: MLS Fantasy History 2002-2011
Segment 2: The ideal MLS Fantasy Game
Segment 3: Community Questions
2020-03-171h 20MLS Fantasy Insider03/09 MLSFI: 2020 Round 3 The First Bye Week & Call UpsMichale and Blayne are joined by special guest Christian Ward to review all the most important takeaways from Round 2 and Preview what you need to know going into Round 3.
2020-03-101h 14MLS Fantasy Insider03/02 MLSFI: 2020 Round 2 Interview with James Ballow and Round 2 PreviewReid and Blayne are joined by very special guest James Ballow Director of Digital Experience at MLS.
The show starts with a quick recap of scores and the Patreon and then jumps into the interview with James where we talk the new price change system, template teams, and the new Predict 6 game.
Reid then previews the upcoming week, provides suggestions for switcheroo targets, and a short injury report.
Finally, the show ends with early player recommendations for round 2.
2020-03-031h 16MLS Fantasy Insider02/24 MLSFI: 2020 Round 1 Interview with Ben Baer and the first picks of the year!Reid and Blayne are joined by Ashley Savage from Switch The Pitch to review the top players for the first fantasy round of the 2020 Season.
We start with an interview with Ben Baer to get an update on the reasons behind the changes to the 2020 MLS Fantasy game.
Next we cover all of the prize leagues available through MLS Fantasy Boss and Patreon and give out first Injury update of the season.
Finally, we end with a our recommendations for which games have the best fantasy point potential and which players to target.
2020-02-251h 34MLS Fantasy Insider02/17 MLSFI: 2020 Eastern Conference Preview & 2020 ChangesReid, Blayne, and Michael are joined by veteran MLS Fantasy player Josh Weber to talk about the 3 big changes teased for the 2020 fantasy game and preview the Eastern Conference.
Segment 1: 2020 Game Changes (45 min)
Segment 2: Top, Mid, and Bottom tier teams
Segment 3: Top players by position
2020-02-181h 57MLS Fantasy Insider02/10 MLSFI: 2020 Western Conference PreviewThe first episode of 2020! Reid, Blayne, and Michael are joined by Spencer Savage and Matt Pollard for a round table discussion focused on the fantasy potential of the Western Conference.
Segment 1 - Hopes and dreams for the 2020 season
Segment 2 - Ranking each team's fantasy potential
Segment 3 - Top 5 players at each position
2020-02-111h 34MLS Fantasy Insider10/7 MLSFI: 2019 Season review & Ben Baer InterviewReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Special Guest Jason Morris from Patreon to breakdown the 2019 MLS Fantasy Season.
The guys start by giving a rundown of how they finished in the Fall season and announce the winners of the MLS Fantasy Boss family of Fantasy Leagues before getting to the main event... Reid's interview with Ben Baer.
After the interview, the general discussion about the state of the fantasy game starts between all of the hosts and those who joined in Live Group Chat.
Check out this episode to find out where we thing fantasy should go and be...
2019-10-081h 36MLS Fantasy Insider09/30 MLSFI: 2019 Round 31 Final Picks of the 2019 SeasonReid is joined by Michael and Blayne to review all the biggest surprises and most important takeaways from Round 30 of the MLS Fantasy Season and share their final analyses for the last round of the 2019 season.
They start by sharing their successes from Round 30 and breaking down the playoff race in the MLSFI Hosts H2H Invitational league and the Patreon Supporters league. They then transition into their review of Round 30 where they try to answer the question "Why is Valeri not starting?" and what impact that could have on the final fantasy round.
They next move to breaking down...
2019-10-011h 19MLS Fantasy Insider09/23 MLSFI: 2019 Round 30 The Final DGW of the 2019 SeasonReid and Michael are joined by special Patreon guest Kyle Frankiewich to review all the biggest surprises and most important takeaways from Round 29 of the MLS Fantasy Season.
Seattle and Portland dominate the Live Chat group when asked about their most surprising moments, but the guys also take some time to focus on the number of clean sheets and the strong performance by New York Red Bulls players.
Reid give a quick overview of the the DGW teams and provides a 538 powered update about who'e left in the playoff picture during the Housekeeping section before turning it over to Kyle...
2019-09-241h 19MLS Fantasy Insider09/16 MLSFI: 2019 Round 29 Differential Hunting During the DGWReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by top Patreon donor Sherry Snyder to review the top fantasy moments from Round 28 and preview the upcoming Round 29 Fantasy game week.
They start by covering several of the most surprising moments from the previous week, including the SGW players who stood out the most, the unexpected scores, road winners, and the potential impacts on the upcoming DGW players.
Sherry then joins the show to share here fantasy journey, the resources that have helped her succeed in 2019, and her experience as a member on the MLSFI Patreon family.
They wrap everything up by covering...
2019-09-171h 15MLS Fantasy Insider09/09 MLSFI: 2019 Round 28 A DGW With A Side of International BreakReid, Michael, and Blayne get together to review the bits of fantasy information that can be taken from last week's round and help you prepare for the upcoming DGWs in Round 28.
Even with Round 27 being a short week, it still held a few fantasy lessons and that is the focus of the first part of the show, that and the surprising number of players who got involved in scoring. However, the big question is who will be available in Round 28 and Michael covers all the latest rumors about who will and will not be available for the midweek.
The show...
2019-09-101h 12MLS Fantasy Insider09/02 MLSFI: 2019 Round 27 Few Teams But Big Fantasy PossibilitiesReid has the night off but Michael and Blayne are joined my Patreon Supporter Patrick Smith to review all of the most important Fantasy moments from Round 26 and preview the best options for Round 27.
The show starts by talking about the elephant in the room, the poor point returns from the DGW players, but then pivots to the pleasant surprises of the week, DC & Minnesota United. Patrick is also given time to share his experiences as a member of the MLSFI Patreon community and why he continues to be one of our top supporters.
Next, Mike covers the biggest questions...
2019-09-0451 minMLS Fantasy Insider08/26 MLSFI: 2019 Round 26 A Small Canadian DGW & Open Cup FinalReid, Michael, and Blayne get together to discuss all of the surprising moments from Round 25 and the most important fantasy takeaways leading into Round 26.
They start by reviewing Round 25 and getting feedback about the most surprising results from those in Live Chat and Twitter. The FC Dallas scoreline, and Rooney Red Card top the list, but the San Jose rotation is also a popular topic. They round out the segments talking about the important Fantasy takeaways and we find out if the guys agree that DGWs can make it hard to move up in the Fantasy ranks.
Special attention is...
2019-08-271h 17MLS Fantasy Insider08/19 MLSFI: 2019 Round 25 Derbies, Fantasy Idiots, and a Playoff RantReid, Mike, and Blayne get together to to review the biggest surprises and most important takeaways from Round 24 and preview the upcoming action from Rivalry Week (AKA Round 25).
Shocking comebacks and surprise losses are the focus for main Round 24 takeaways but Reid also takes a moment to mention the importance of the upcoming playoff race and rant a little bit about other systems.
In an effort to keep you from seeming like a MLS Fantasy Idiot, they guys focus on several budget switcheroo options that could help round out Round 25 teams, but also have a great discussion about which DGW...
2019-08-201h 03MLS Fantasy Insider08/12 MLSFI: 2019 Round 24 DGW's Getting in Your HeadReid, Mike, and Blayne get together to to review all the big moments and fantasy takeaways from Round 23. Do we mention Quincy? Yup. The 5-3 goal fest in Dallas? Yup. Does Petke leaving have a fantasy impact? We talk about that too.
After the reap, they guys transition into talking about their player targets for Round 24 and answer question from from listeners in Live Chat. Midfielders get a lot of focus as do value forward options. They wrap everything up with with a look at the SGW options.
Games start on Wednesday so be sure to listen and set your...
2019-08-131h 07MLS Fantasy Insider08/05 MLSFI: 2019 Round 23 Low Scores & Exploiting the Open CupReid gets together with Michael and Blayne to review all of the frustrating moments from Round 22 and preview the games from Round 23 that can bring redemption. To do this, they are joined by Ashley Savage from MLSFemale.com.
They start the show by highlighting some of the most frustrating moments from Round 23 and the fantasy lessons that can be learned. Some time is also given to shine a spotlight on Ashley's husband for his first win over her in their fantasy careers.
After that, the show winds down with questions from live chat and a preview of some of the...
2019-08-061h 03MLS Fantasy Insider07/29 MLSFI: 2019 Round 22 Pre All-Star Game Fantasy PrepReid, Michale, and Blayne get together to review the most important fantasy takeaways from Round 21 and preview Round 22. They also take Live questions throughout the show from from listeners.
Columbus is a strong contender from most surprising result in the first segment, but it faces competition from Montreal and Vancouver. The second half of the show focuses on player picks, especially Defenders and Forwards which seem particularly difficult this week as there are many 50-50 match-ups.
There is a lot of good advice in the episode and even more if you stay around after the show.
https://www.youtube.com...
2019-07-3056 minMLS Fantasy Insider07/22 MLSFI: 2019 Round 21 Bou, Leagues Cup, and the MLSFI DerbyReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by the Live MLSFI audience to review all of the most important takeaways from Round 20 and preview the top options from Round 21.
The NYCvSKC match gets heavy focus as both Michael & Blayne share their take. But they also make time to mention the impact of the Leagues Cup and Canadian Championship on the available player pool, and some of the under the radar options for the upcoming round.
Games start at 7:30 EST on Friday the 26th, so be sure to listen before then and narrow down your Round 21 targets!
2019-07-231h 04MLS Fantasy Insider07/15 MLSFI: 2019 Round 20 NY Derby Woes & the Return of DGW MadnessReid sits down with Michael to console him after the disappointing NY Derby result and cover all of the most important & surprising results from Round 19. Before jumping into previewing a Round 20 DGW that is PACKED with offensive options, Reid and Michael stop to field questions from Live listeners.
A lot of options are covered for every position so don't forget to give it a listen before you finalize your Round 20 team on Wednesday!
2019-07-161h 01MLS Fantasy Insider07/08 MLSFI: 2019 Round 19 Live Chat and Open Cup RotationsReid is joined by Michael and Blayne to review all the crazy MLS action from Round 18 and break it down into the most important fantasy moments.
This episode also includes an expanded Housekeeping section so they can discuss the potential rotation impacts of the US Open Cup.
This is also a special episode because the original recording was live broadcast over YouTube and those who joined were able to submit questions as the show went on and interact with the MLSFI Crew.
It was a lot of fun and something that will happen again.
2019-07-091h 04MLS Fantasy Insider07/06 MLSFI: 2019 What Happened to the Round 18 Podcast?I had a few questions about what happened to last week's Round 18 podcast. I just wanted to publish a quick explanation.
Thanks!
2019-07-0701 minMLS Fantasy Insider06/24 MLSFI: 2019 Round 17 The First Fall DGW & Value BuildingSo we had a crazy time with technical difficulties this week and that impacted my ability to edit. So I had to get creative to grab this audio so I hope everything works out OK
After all the nonsense, Reid, Blayne, and special guest Matt Pollard from Last Word on Soccer take a look back at what we can learn from the few games in Round 16 and look ahead with tips on howto build your value going into the first Fall DGW.
This episode is fun and useful, a combination that everyone on the MLSFI team hopes is not unique...
2019-06-261h 03MLS Fantasy Insider06/17 MLSFI: 2019 Round 16 Starting the Fall Season StrongReid and Mike are joined by Minnesota United Writer and Podcaster Steve McPherson to preview the start of the 2019 Fall MLS Fantasy Season.
They start with a quick review of the Price and Team Value reset before touching on some of the players who they think have the most potential value. After that, they just into the biggest news of the Round, a reminder of Gold & Open Cup absences and impacts.
They wrap things up by sharing the players who they are currently targeting for Round 16. It's a great refresher to help both returning and new players get Fantasy Ready...
2019-06-1858 minMLS Fantasy Insider06/10 MLSFI: 2019 Spring Season Review with Bobby WarshawReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by special guest Bobby Warshaw to talk about the Spring season of MLS Fantasy. Bobby shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the Fantasy United FC videos, how being a player impacts MLS Fantasy performance, and his thoughts on fan rule change suggestions.
The MLSFI crew takes over after that to go a bit deeper into the success of the Spring season and we are graces once again by a classic Mike Rant.
It's a fun way to meet your fantasy need while we all take a break and get ready for the...
2019-06-111h 05MLS Fantasy Insider06/03 MLSFI: 2019 Round 15 Gold Cup & A Strong Spring FinishReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by Tim Shaw from SoccerCaptains.com to break down the final Round of the 2019 Spring season and recap some of the top fantasy moments from Round 14.
This episode is full of little discussions including tips to helping break away from the average point scoring range, a reminder for MLS Fantasy Boss prize eligibility, a Who's Who of Gold Cup Call-ups, the advantages of Pozuelo, and discussions of eligible players for every position.
Start your weekly research by listening to this how because games start on Wednesday and you'll want to have lineup options as...
2019-06-041h 17MLS Fantasy Insider05/27 MLSFI: 2019 Round 14 Fantasy Rewards & the Best DGW OptionsReid and Mike are joined by Ashley Savage from MLSfemale.com to review the most important fantasy takeaways from Round 13 and preview the options for the Round 14 DGW.
During the first half of the show, they throw out some new name ideas for the award for the lowest scoring fantasy team in a league, and ideas of for how to make Fantasy more fun for Bobby Warshaw. After that, it’s down to business and discuss some of their top player recommendations for Round 14 as well as value picks and switcheroo options.
Games start at 7:00pm on Wednesday so be su...
2019-05-281h 12MLS Fantasy Insider05/20 MLSFI: 2019 Round 13 A DGW Breather & Mid Season Game FeedbackReid, Michael, and Blayne sit down with special guest & MLS Fantasy Boss contributor Tyler Bartles to review the most important takeaways from Round 12 and preview Round 13.
The first segment includes a short discussion period where Reid covers some of the techniques for a defender switcheroo and guys talk about opportunities for providing feedback on the first half of the fantasy season.
After that, they cover top player options for Round 13 including the best way to distribute you NYRB and Vancouver players throughout your team.
There are only 2 DGW teams this week, but the round still starts on Wednesday so be...
2019-05-211h 16MLS Fantasy Insider05/13 MLSFI: 2019 Round 12 Arguing Captains & Battling DGW BurnoutReid, Michael, and Blayne get together to review Round 11 and console each other for unfortunate captain performances. Before getting into they Round 12 player targets, they take a moment to talk about DGW Burnout and if there has been any change in the standard teams to pick against.
Don't forget to set your teams before kickoff on Wednesday at 8:00pm EST
Intro: 1:07
H2H Roundup: 2:11
Round 11 Review: 9:26
Are there target teams: 20:51
DGW Burnout Solutions: 26:46
Patreon Housekeeping: 35:19
ESPN+ Round 12 Preview: 41:21
Plugz: 1:11:08
2019-05-141h 12MLS Fantasy Insider05/06 MLSFI: 2019 Round 11 Cutting the Fantasy Mullet for the May DGWReid and Mike give Blayne a break for the night and are joined by Kyle McElhinny, author of the Behind the Numbers articles at MLSFBoss.com, to review the surprisingly successful Round 10 DGW and Preview all the top DGW targets for Round 11.
They start by reviewing all the top surprising moments and important fantasy takeaways from Round 10 before jumping into all of the important questions for Round 11.
Be sure to listen before players lock on Wednesday to find out if the players you are considering are mentioned.
Intro- 0:58
H2h Update – 7:42
Round 10 Review – 9:09
Housekeeping – 24:32
Round 11 Preview – 29:30
Plugz – 58:25
2019-05-071h 01MLS Fantasy Insider04/29 MLSFI: 2019 Round 10 Value Lessons & the Philly RotationReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by stats guru Andrew Crollard to review the most important takeaways from the massive Round 9 Double Game Week. After the review they take a moment to reflect on what we know about team value building after 9 rounds and the important tactics to take into the upcoming Fall season.
We get a special Patreon success story during the Housekeeping section and then jump right in to our Round 10 preview and how to deal with the 2 DGW teams.
Round 10 starts on Wednesday at 7:30pm EST so be sure you listen to the episode before then to...
2019-04-301h 03MLS Fantasy Insider04/22 MLSFI: 2019 Round 9 HUGE DGW, Swag, & a CoHost ArgumentReid, Michael, and Blayne are joined by special guest Abbie Mood from Burgundy Wave to review all the most important fantasy takeaways from Round 8 and preview the MASSIVE DGW in Round 9.
Before giving a shutout to the Patreon supporters, Reid gives Blayne and Michael a chance to share their latest Twitter argument and then everyone moves into previewing the best DGW and maybe SGW options for Round 9.
Don't get left in the dust on Wednesday. Be sure to set your team and listen to this episode to know where to start.
League Reviews 1:17
Round 8 Preview 9:32
Discussion Don’t Give Up 24:26
DG...
2019-04-231h 20MLS Fantasy Insider04/15 MLSFI: 2019 Round 8 Should You Load Up on Vancouver?Reid, Michael, and Blayne get together to review all the Fantasy takeaways from the adjust Round 7 Double Game week and talk about all the options for Round 8.
They start out by recapping the recent score readjustment and then get into a discussion about the value of Vancouver players for the upcoming DGW.
They wrap up with a review of the best player options for Round 8 and go on a little tangent about differential picks and the value of Bradley Wright-Phillips.
Check it out before games lock on WEDNESDAY!
Team & H2H Recaps – 2:58
Round 7 Review – 9:31
Housekeeping & Injuries – 20:09
Round 8 Preview – 24:41
2019-04-1655 minMLS Fantasy Insider04/10 MLSFI: 2019 Round 7 Breaking NewsReid and Mike get together to review the latest breaking news in the MLS Fantasy game.
In this episode they review the details about what happened, discuss strategies for reacting to the news, and mention the new players to target.
2019-04-1126 minMLS Fantasy Insider04/08 MLSFI: 2019 Round 7 Prepping for the First DGWReid, Mike, and Blayne/Lilly sit down with Patreon supporter Jessup Gage to talk about all of the exciting surprises and top fantasy takeaways from Round 6 and explain why Vega did not raise in price.
Next, they cover all of the important injuries and week notes in their Housekeeping section before getting into all of their Round 7 preview recommendations.
It's a DGW heavy episode, and for good reason!
Intro - 0:32
Round 6 Review – 2:20
Housekeeping Round 7 Update – 28:44
Injury News – 32:08
Round 7 DGW Preview – 33:44
Plugz - 1:03:05
2019-04-091h 06MLS Fantasy Insider04/01 MLSFI: 2019 Round 6 How to Avoid Being an April FoolReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by Ashley Savage from MLSFemale.com to preview all of the upcoming action in Week 6 of the MLS season.
They start out with a new format for reviewing Round 5 and touch on their most important takeaways and fantasy surprise moments.
They pause for some housekeeping to cover the Friday start date and Bye teams before moving straight into the Round 6 player picks.
No fools in this episode, just solid fantasy tips.
Intro – 1:10
Team & League Recaps – 4:43
Round 5 Review – 10:46
Housekeeping – 26:20
Round 6 Preview – 30:45
2019-04-0259 minMLS Fantasy Insider03/25 MLSFI: 2019 Round 5 Preview Rebounding from the Bye WeekReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by Tim Shaw from SoccerCaptains.com to talk about all the MLS Fantasy action that was packed into the few games in Round 4.
Blayne drops a big announcement about a discount opportunity from our sponsor, Beard Care Club, and then they get into the recap including Tim answering a popular question... What Happened to NYRB?!
Mike touches on the lasting impacts of the international break before moving onto the Round 5 preview.
Games are back to normal this week so be sure to check out this episode to find out all the details.
Special Announcement...
2019-03-2649 minMLS Fantasy Insider03/18 MLSFI: 2019 Round 4 Preview Part 2 Bye Round Player PicksReid, Mike, and Blayne continue from where they left off in Part 1 of this episode and breakdown the best options for each position during Round 4.
How much can we saw with only 10 teams playing? Plenty!
We preview the impact of midweek games, reveal our international break strategies, identify template player,s and Reid is forced to rework his team on the fly.
Don't forget to check out Part 1 if you want more discussion about the fantasy value system.
2019-03-2046 minMLS Fantasy Insider03/18 MLSFI: 2019 Round 4 Preview Part 1 the Value FormulaReid, Mike, and Blaybe get a little verbose as they ramp up the conversation for the Round 4 Bye heavy round. This is a 2 part episode because there was so much good conversation.
Don't forget to check out our sponsor, BeardCareClub.com!
The show starts with a review of the top fantasy points from Round 3, includes a fantasy take on the trouble in Atlanta, adds Blayne's thoughts on the new value system, and ends with our housekeeping section focusing on the International Window.
Check out Part 2 for our Round 4 player recommendations.
Intro - 0:53
Round 3 review - 2:27
Atlanta's Fantasy Value - 22:55
Blayne's...
2019-03-2047 minMLS Fantasy Insider03/11 MLSFI: 2019 Round 3 Preview & Matt's Fantasy LawReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by special guest, Matt Pollard from Last Word on Soccer to review the top fantasy takeaways from Round 2 and preview the games and top player options for Round 3.
This episode also includes an exciting new announcement near the top of the show and a new Fan Poll request during the preview section that will determine how Reid builds his Round 3 team.
Be sure to check it out to get the tips you need to build your team AND determine the future for Reid's big match against Doyle!
0:47 – New Sponsor Announcement
4:11 – Round 2 Review
22:05 – Patreon Supporter Recogn...
2019-03-121h 05MLS Fantasy Insider03/4 MLSFI: 2019 Is Home Advantage Still Real & Round 2 Picks PicksReid and Blayne are joined by stats guru Ryan Anderson to answer the #1 question on the minds of many fantasy players, Is the Home Field advantage still real after seeing the strong showing from many away players in Round 1.
After that, there is a bonus discussion about player value changes before they get into their preview of Round 2 and the players they are targeting.
Come for the preview and stay for the conversation!
Round 1 Review - 2:15
Home & Away discussion - 24:54
Round 2 Previews - 39:30
H2H League Updates - 1:09:59
2019-03-051h 16MLS Fantasy Insider02/28 MLSFI: 2019 Round 1 Picks Special EpisodeReid, Mike, and Blayne record a quick episode to cover their Round 1 picks ahead of this weekend's games.
If you're still looking for a league, be sure to check out what is plugged on the show as well!
2019-03-0141 minMLS Fantasy Insider02/25 MLSFI: 2019 Western Conference PreviewReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by Dominic Hoffman from Mile High Radio to preview all the Western Conference teams ahead of the MLS Fantasy season.
They start out by recapping the big and little changes to to the 2019 MLS Fantasy game (& a Mike Rant!) and get into the the team previews. Just like with our Eastern Conference preview, we do this ETR style and give 5min per team.
Enjoy
Intro - 0:32
Game Changes - 2:30
Western Teams Preview - 20:25
Plugz - 1:21:10
2019-02-261h 25MLS Fantasy Insider02/21 MLSFI: 2019 Interview with Ben Baer & Eastern Conference PreviewMLSFI is also now available on YouTube!
In this episode we interview Ben Baer from MLS about the changes to the 2019 version of the Fantasy Manager game and provide a fantasy preview of the Eastern conference.
Intro- 0:33
Interview- 2:41
East Preview (5min per team)- 21:53
Plugs- 1:29:45
2019-02-221h 33MLS Fantasy Insider11/10 MLSFI: 2018 Season Review & Interview with Ben BaerReid sits down with a round table of fantasy players for MLSFI's annual fantasy season review featuring an interview with Ben Baer.
The show starts out with Reid and Mike interview Ben where they discuss the motivation for many of the changes fro the 2018 season and get some early spoilers for what to expect in 2019.
Next, Blayne Riffle, Tim Shaw, and Jason Wiscovitch join the round table discussion to react to Ben's interview and provide their own take on the 2018 season.
The show ends with everyone going through their Christmas list of hopes for 2019 or at least some interesting ideas...
2018-11-101h 46MLS Fantasy Insider10/22 MLSFI: 2018 Round 35 - Wrapping Up the 2018 Fall Fantasy SeasonReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by Matt Pollard from Last Work on Soccer to preview all of the upcoming action for the final round of the 2018 MLS Fantasy Season AKA Decision Day!
They have a great discussion about the fantasy value of all the teams still trying to make it into the playoffs and touch on which teams that are jockeying for home field advantage are most likely to see rotations. Everything is wrapped up with a breakdown of Round 35 where everyone reveals which teams they are leaning on most for fantasy points and which offer the best value.
...
2018-10-231h 02MLS Fantasy Insider10/15 MLSFI: 2018 Round 34 - The last Big DGW of 2018 & Decision Day for RSLReid, Mike, and Blayne are joined by Tim to review the penultimate round of the 2018 fantasy season.
They start the show by giving LAFC the credit they are due before moving into the revised format for round reviews and previews (feedback wanted on the new format).
They have a great discussion about the value of DC United midfielders vs defenders and toss around ideas about how to integrate away players into your lineup...if you dare!
It's the final DGW of the season so be sure to listen before games kickoff on Wednesday at 7:30pm ET.
Intro: 1:18
Round 33 Recap: 4:54
Housekeeping: 11:28
...
2018-10-1657 minMLS Fantasy Insider10/09 MLSFI: 2018 Round 33 - Dreaming about 2019 while prepping for the short weekWith so few game in Round 33, Reid, Mike, and Blayne take the opportunity to to start thinking about the 2019 fantasy season and review some of the more interesting suggestions they have heard so far.
They also try out a new open format for they player reviews and it turns into a heated discussion about who should win newcomer of the year.
Where do you fall? Listen to the show and the n let us know your thoughts. But don't forget, games start on FRIDAY at 10:00pm!
Round 32 Team Points - 2:36
Round 32 Fantasy Takeaways – 8:12
Housekeeping – 14:41
2019 Changes Teaser Discussion – 19:39
Round 33 Preview & Player discus...
2018-10-101h 24MLS Fantasy Insider10/01 MLSFI: 2018 Round 32 - Kicking Back with the SGW While Mike Spoils Round 33Reid and Mike pair up to review all of the fantasy takeaways from Round 31 before diving into all of the action coming up in Round 32.
They start with a quick conversation about the surprisingly productive Round 31 which includes a quick side conversation about how to classify New England and we figure out what Mike has against Seattle.
Shots are fired during their game-by-game review of Round 32 as both Reid and Mike poke fun at some of their player picks, but they take time to point out several budget options.
Games start on Saturday so there is plenty of time listen...
2018-10-021h 00MLS Fantasy Insider9/24 MLSFI: 2018 Round 31 - Mike's Copy and Paste Team and Other Late Season TipsReid keeps it simple this week and is joined by co-hosts Mike and Blayne to go over all of the important results from Round 30 and preview the most promising games from Round 31.
They keep things moving at a steady pace but Reid takes a moment during the NYCFC preview to pause and breakdown how to use Johnson in a Keeperoo in Round 31.
They wrap everything up with a shout out to the top scores from the MLSFI Hosts league and their plugz.
It's a quick show but covers everything you need to know before Round 31 games start on Wednesday.
Round 30...
2018-09-2548 minMLS Fantasy Insider9/17 MLSFI: 2018 Round 30 - A Promising DGW to Kick Off the Fall Season Home StretchReid, Blayne, and Tim are joined by Sheba Rawson from MLSFemale.com to preview the upcoming Round 30 Double-Game Week.
The show starts with a breakdown of the many unexpected events from Round 29 and their potential fantasy impact on the final 6 rounds of the season. There's also a little bit of DC United gloating by Blayne for good measure.
Some technical difficulties result in starting our Round 30 previews early, but Sheba is able to share her expertise on the fantasy potential of the Portland Timbers.
The show wraps up with player picks and a quick shout out to one of the...
2018-09-1850 minMLS Fantasy Insider9/10 MLSFI: 2018 Round 29 - Wayne the Swamp with a DC DGWReid and Mike sit down with Matt Pollard from Last Word on Soccer to review the few games from Round 28 and preview the upcoming Round 29 Double-Game Week.
In addition to their usual fantasy talk, they also take some time to talk about USAvBRA and the importance/future of injury reporting. However, the real fun happens during the Round 29 Preview as they touch on LAG without Siggy, which away teams have promising matches, and Matt's take on how DC can #WayneTheSwamp with their DGW.
It's a fun episode and full of great information to help get you ready four Round 28.
Round 28...
2018-09-111h 14MLS Fantasy Insider9/3 MLSFI: 2018 Round 28 - Interview with the Spring ChampionReid and Mike make the most of this light week by sitting down with 2018 Spring season champion Tod Modisette and chat about his road to victory and what he learned along the way.
Even with this great interview, they still provide all the basics including a Round 27 review, the Injury/Call-Up News, and a preview of all of the games in Round 28.
Games start on Wednesday so be sure to check it out before then!
Round 27 Scores – 2:22
Round 27 Review – 5:30
Interview with Tod - 15:30
Housekeeping - 37:12
Injury News – 39:16
Round 28 Preview - 41:50
Player Picks – 48:30
Community Time – 54:25
Plugz – 57:31
2018-09-0459 minMLS Fantasy Insider8/27 MLSFI: 2018 Round 27 - Battle Bots and DGW PrepReid and Mike sit down with fantasy pro and battle bot designer Phil Luetchford to review the biggest fantasy takeaways from Round 26 (Rivalry Week!) and preview all of the upcoming action for Round 27's BIG Double-game slate.
In addition to the review they also go over the teams that have become fantasy duds over the past few weeks and which ones could hold hidden points.
They wrap things up the usual way with a DGW Game-by-game team preview, talk about potential SGW options, and reveal their early player targets.
Be sure to check it out before games start of Wednesday...
2018-08-281h 01MLS Fantasy Insider8/20 MLSFI: 2018 Round 26 - Double Derby Duty Double Game WeekReid and Mike get together with New York Derby expert Tim Shaw to talk about all of the exciting RIVALRY action in Round 26.
They start the show with a short review of the important fantasy takeaways form Round 25 including the latest injury news before the big El Trafico match.
Things get a little silly during the Round 26 previews but top fantasy match ups and players are identified and options are given in case lineups don't go as expected. It's a great preview and a must listen before Round 26 starts on Wednesday.
2:05 – Round 25 Review
14:58 – Housekeeping & September Plug
18:14 – Injury News
21:12 – DGW Preview
26:46 – SGW Previe...
2018-08-2158 min2017-08-0949 minMLS Fantasy Insider11/3 MLS Fantasy Insider: Wrapping Up 2015 MLS FantasyReid, Jason, Jay, Guy, Simon + special guests Schuyler Redpath and Ben Baer talk about what was in the 2015 MLS fantasy season. How did everyone finish? How well did the new rules work? What changes should be made to the game for next season? As always, we also take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community.
As always, thank you for listening and we all want to continue chatting on MLSFantasyBoss.com and Twitter in the offseason and throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs!
2015-11-031h 26MLS Fantasy Insider9/30 MLS Fantasy Insider: Week 31 PreviewReid, Jason, & Simon take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community and make player picks for round 31 of MLS Fantasy! Plus, we talk a lot about Didier Drogba. Take a listen then hit us on Twitter and at MLSFantasyBoss.com.
2015-09-3059 minMLS Fantasy Insider8/17 MLSFI: Getting ready for DGW 25!Reid, Jason, & Simon discuss the merits of various options for this week's MLS Fantasy double game week. Who are the best midfielders? Do you REALLY need both Kamara and Finlay? Find out that and more as we take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community. Of course, hit us and the other MLSFI co-hosts with your questions as kickoff approaches.
TWITTER:
Reid: /mlsfantasyboss
Simon: /simonthwaits
Jay: /jj_dirty
Guy: /guy_m_sanchez
2015-08-1749 minMLS Fantasy Insider8/4 MLS Fantasy Insider: Week 23... another DGW!Baffled for how to deal with MLS Fantasy's round 23 double-game week and ensuing byes for a couple of its teams? Reid, Jason, Guy, & Simon have you covered. Of course, we take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community as well.
Hit us on Twitter for last minute lineup questions!
Reid: @MLSFantasyBoss
Guy: @Guy_M_Sanchez
Simon: @SimonThwaits
2015-08-0458 minMLS Fantasy Insider7/27 MLS Fantasy Insider: Week 22 PrepReid, Jason, & Simon take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community, have an in-depth discussion about LA's away form, and ponder the best use of the salt from Simon's Sounder-fan tears.
Hit us on Twitter!
Reid: @MLSFantasyBoss
Jason: @JJ_Dirty
Simon: @SimonThwaits
2015-07-271h 00MLS Fantasy Insider7/21 MLS Fantasy Insider: Week 21 PreviewReid, Jason, Jason (yes, both Jasons), Guy, & Simon discuss strategies for week 21 in MLS Fantasy. Of course, they also take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community.
Later in the show, two focused discussions take place:
1. What should the MLS All-Star starting 11 be?
2. How efficient is Kei Kamara and does it matter in fantasy?
Hit everyone up on Twitter with your questions!
Reid: @MLSFantasyBoss
Jason: @JJ_Dirty
Guy: @Guy_M_Sanchez
Simon: @SimonThwaits
2015-07-211h 32MLS Fantasy Insider7/13 MLS Fantasy Insider: Week 20 PrepReid, Jason, Guy & Simon discuss strategies for week 20 of MLS Fantasy, take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community, and have a slightly longer discussion about the pros/cons of a 3-5-2 formation vs a 3-4-3.
As always, hit us with your thoughts on Twitter.
Reid: @MLSFantasyBoss
Jason: @JJ_Dirty
Guy: @Guy_M_Sanchez
Simon: @SimonThwaits
2015-07-1355 minMLS Fantasy Insider6/30 MLS Fantasy Insider: Week 18 Preview/Week 17 ReviewReid, Guy, and Jason take a ton of questions from the r/FantasyMLS community and Twitter to help you prepare for the upcoming week in MLS Fantasy. Plus, Simon sits on the sidelines this episode due to a broken microphone, so Guy and Jason make his picks for him... comedic, genius, or both? Tell us on Twitter @MLSFantasyBoss, @JJ_Dirty, @Guy_M_Sanchez, & @SimonThwaits.
2015-06-3049 minMLS Fantasy Insider6/17 US Open Cup Recap SpecialReid moderates a discussion between Guy (Portland fan) and Simon (Sounders fan) about last night's already legendary Timbers 3-1 win over the Sounders at Starfire during the US Open Cup. Should Dempsey be punished? What are the implications of last night's Open Cup games for MLS Fantasy? You'll find out on this special midweek edition of MLSFI!
Don't forget to hit us on Twitter with your opinions:
Reid: @mlsfantasyboss
Guy: @Guy_M_Sanchez
Simon: @simonthwaits
2015-06-1729 minMLS Fantasy InsiderMLS Fantasy Insider 6/1: Week 13 Review/Week 14 PreviewReid and both Jasons discuss what to do for round 14 of MLS Fantasy and take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community!
Hit us all on Twitter during the week with your #MLSFantasy questions:
@mlsfantasyboss
@JJ_Dirty
@SimonThwaits
2015-06-0150 min