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Major League Soccer has tried to do a lot of things right, but one of the challenges that league faces is what to do about teams who become desperately short-handed when a league match is played on the same day as a World Cup qualifying matches. There's...
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As I write this latest addition to the fantasy blog, summer is coming to its unofficial end on Labor Day. But don't worry, even though things will soon be cooling down outside, the temperature is steadily rising in MLS and in the fantasy game. Only a...
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Much of the big news coming out of Major League Soccer over the last few weeks has emerged from the Golden State. Lets take a look at how it can affect the fantasy game. The news: Lalas and Gullit get the boot, Arena arrives at Galaxy The fantasy effect:...
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There's plenty of movement on and off the field this week in Major League Soccer, and there's plenty of competitions to choose from in terms of Survivor Pro with an eye-popping nine games this week. Oh yeah ... and don't forget about World Cup qualifiers...
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It's time once again for our bi-weekly roster recommendations, so here comes our take on who is hot and who is not. Trade accordingly. HOT Mike Magee (Forward, New York Red Bulls) -- You better buy him while you can. Chances are Magee will suffer some...
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There has been plenty of fast-paced action in MLS over the last month -- most of it coming along the transaction wire. Familiar faces are returning ( Pat Noonan to Columbus and Brian McBride to Chicago), while league All-Stars have departed ( Brad Guzan...
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Two-thirds of the 2008 Major League Soccer season is in the books and things are starting to get very interesting. Just as time is running out for the bubble teams to secure a spot in the postseason, the fantasy game is also rapidly approaching its climax....
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This blog is designed to help you, the Fantasy Pro player, a winner. It's called free advice. Just take it. BUY Zach Thornton (Goakeeper, Chivas USA) -- The big veteran moved from New York to Chivas USA to replace the recently-departed Brad Guzan. Thornton...
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The All-Star Game is behind us, several clubs have brought in new blood, and believe it or not, fall is right around the corner. That means the focus is renewed and it's full speed ahead in Major League Soccer, and it's no different in the fantasy game....
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One great thing about Major League Soccer is that there is always a story. Whether it is Revs staffers preventing a mid-air disaster or hoolaginism taking foot in Columbus (of all places), there really is never a dull moment. The same can be said about...
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Welcome back to another edition of the news and notes column. There's much to cover, so off we go. The news: SuperLiga starts The effect: The supposedly meaningful games between MLS and Mexican club teams don't count for anything when it comes to the...
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After a month-long hiatus, we're back ... and shocked to discover that Spaniards are now ruling the world. First the Spanish national team dominates Germany in the Euro 2008 championship to win the country's first European title in 44 years. Then Rafael...
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After last week's Soccer Notes piece ( check it out here if you missed it), it's now time to return to the basics. Which players are on the up and which are on the down slide? Want to be in first place in your fantasy league? Read on, trade on, game on....
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Much has occurred in the two weeks since we last went through the biggest MLS news, so why waste space with some fancy intro? Lets get right to it. The news: FCD hires Schellas Hyndman as new head coach. The effect: It's still too early to tell if this...
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This week's blog post is going to tell it like it is and not waste your time. If you want to be first in your MLS Fantasy Challenge league, simply read on. Buy Luciano Emilio (Forward, D.C. United) - I don't care how much he costs, the Brazilian is simply...
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Welcome to Soccer Notes, a new blog here on SoccerFantasyPro.com that will update you with the news around Major League Soccer and give you insight on how it could affect your fantasy teams. This new blog will be updated bi-weekly, alternating with a...
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Saturday's MLS games provided plenty of excitement, from D.C. United's stoppage-time winner to San Jose's big road win. But perhaps what most stuck out was the number of times the referees reached into their back pockets and pulled out the red cards....
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"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -- Ferris Bueller This time of year, there are four major areas where a Survivor Pro players needs to focus their attention in order to make certain what players...
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It is now June and Memorial Day is behind us so there is no denying that the craziest part of the 2008 MLS season is in full swing. As the temperature rises the schedule seems to grow more compact and every game grows in importance. With so much going...
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Apologies for the delay in posting this week's blog, but we were just trying to gather our shock from Steve Morrow's sacking with FC Dallas. We could maybe understand if it had been Tommy Soehn in D.C. given how underwhelming that team has performed thus...
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There was plenty of excitement across Major League Soccer in Week 8, which featured seven matches, 19 goals, two red cards and a whole lot of ups and downs in the fantasy world. Here this week is a no-frills assessment of the performances of several key...
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The New England Revolution have a target on their respective backs. The Buffalo Bills of MLS have been Eastern Conference Champions for the last three consecutive years, but have been unable to get over the hump to win the MLS Cup. What Steve Nicol and...
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One of the toughest parts of the Fantasy Pro game is deciding how and when to alter your team when the injury bug bites. And it always bites. It would be virtually impossible to go the entire season without any of your first-choice players picking up...
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Here's a challenge for you: Without looking, name the top goal-scorer for the Western Conference leading Colorado Rapids (3-3-0), a team that has scored 10 times in six games. Cue the Jeopardy music. A logical guess would be midfielder Christian Gomez,...
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It's probably the oldest sports cliché around: Defense wins championships. And there is some truth to it, but not necessarily in the fantasy sports world. Here, points win championships. And who earns the points? Playmakers, that's who. But who is a "playmaker"...
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