After agreeing to bring him back Yura Movsisyan to Real Salt Lake in January 2016, Real Salt Lake signed the Armenian on a permanent deal following his 2016 loan from Spartak Moscow.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Monday, 30 October 2017
Scout Report - Carlos Vela
Carlos Vela is Los Angeles FC, first ever signing and is their first Designated Player for their inaugural MLS campaign in 2018.
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Scout Report - Hatem Ben-Arfa
This report surfaced last week, that the Paris St Germain player and French International, Hatem Ben-Arfa could be on his way to Los Angeles FC in the off season.
Friday, 27 October 2017
End of Season Awards - Goalkeepers
Our first end of season poll was released today as the MLS Scout awards for 2017 get underway.
Team of the Season - Ike Opara
A stellar performance this season, has seen Ike Opara rise like the mythical phoenix from the ashes of the last two seasons.
Scout Report - Michael Ciani
This report claims that Michael Ciani has signed for Los Angeles Galaxy, with the 33 year old ready to replace outgoing Jelle van Damme in the LA Galaxy defence next season.
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Scout Report - James Rodriguez
This report surfaced last week, that the Bayern Munich player and Colombian International, James Rodriguez could be on his way to MLS, as early as 2018.
Monday, 23 October 2017
Team of the Season - Zack Steffen
Following a 169-point campaign for this seasons campaign with Columbus Crew Zack Steffen was not on many people’s watchlists coming into this term. The early adopters were to be proved correct as the Black and Gold’s keeper excelled to deliver another outstanding top-flight season.
Friday, 20 October 2017
Rate My Team - Game week 33
Welcome to the second and final of this season’s Rate My Team Surgeries.
Spot the Differential - Game week 33
With this Sunday’s MLS Fantasy deadline edging ever closer, it’s now time to reveal our final differential selections of the season.
Monday, 16 October 2017
Saturday, 14 October 2017
Dugout Discussion - Round 32
David Villa is the top scoring striker in MLS Fantasy this season, so it only seems right to reward the 28.5% of managers who gave him the armband. Now it’s over to Nemanja Nikolic to step up.
Friday, 13 October 2017
Scouting for Writers
To help with the continued growth of the editorial coverage on MLS Fantasy Scout we are looking to expand our team of contributors.
We are looking for someone to join our small team, who is enthusiastic about Fantasy Football, has a flair for writing and is able to commit their time regularly each week.
Ideally we are looking for someone who…
This process is typically lengthy so please be patient with us, we will try to get back to applicants as soon as possible and we will keep you up to date with the process via the site as we go.
We are looking for someone to join our small team, who is enthusiastic about Fantasy Football, has a flair for writing and is able to commit their time regularly each week.
Ideally we are looking for someone who…
- Has a knowledge and passion not just for Major League Soccer but for Fantasy Football.
- Is willing to volunteer and contribute their passion and their time to become an invaluable member of a growing editorial team.
- Has good, strong writing skills with the ability to produce tight, entertaining editorial – in line with the house style, but with a twist of personality.
- Is available to contribute opinions throughout the week and at weekends, helping to shape decisions and editorial direction within the Scout team.
- Is available to contribute articles on a weekly basis and be prepared to take charge of an established section of the site, making it their own and working in collaboration with the team to grow it further.
This process is typically lengthy so please be patient with us, we will try to get back to applicants as soon as possible and we will keep you up to date with the process via the site as we go.
Captain Poll - Round 32
With just two days until we resume domestic action, we are launching our Captain Poll to find out your views on the top-ranked captaincy candidates for Gameweek 32.
David Villa (12.3) looks set to dominate our latest poll after scoring an astonishing 233 points for NYCFC and being recalled to the Spanish national side this month also.
Although he is yet to score a double figure haul in the last three games, David Villa is still one of the top strikers in MLS Fantasy and play New England Revolution and Columbus Crew SC. New York City will be looking to round of this seasons campaign on a high and hopefully Villa can bag a double figure in the last two games.
The striker has gathered 28% of MLS Fantasy managers during the season, though those still yet to recruit Villa may instead turn to one of his supporting midfield cast, most notably Jack Harrison (7.8) and the 2.2%-owned Maxi Moralez (9.8).
Harrison sits in 8.8% of sides and is NYCFC’s second top points scoring midfielder on 157 points overall for the season. The Englishman also made his International debut for the England under 21's during this international break.
Villa's Argentine NYCFC team-mate Moralez may also appeal. He has one goal, one clean-sheet and as many assists in the league.
Atlanta United assets look to be Villa’s main rivals this week as they face a Toronto FC side that look to have a play-off birth booked while the southern based MLS team are looking to book a solid space in the post season MLS Cup play-offs.
Hector Villalba (10.5), as Atlanta's main centre-forward in the absence of International duty bound Josef Martinez, should be guaranteed his start against the Red Bulls. But his minutes may be curtailed given that he is just back from International duty with Venezuela. Watch out if you plan to pick him as a differential for your team.
Villalba, who has scored twelve times and registered ten assists in 2017/18, has attracted more than 12% of MLS Fantasy managers over the season.
Martinez's minutes possibly being managed in Atlanta United's next game, also enhances 13.7% owned Miguel Almiron's (10.5) stock, as does the winger’s role as an unused substitute in Paraguay’s dead rubber World Cup qualifier against Venezuela during the week. During Atlanta's inaugural season in MLS, Sterling has recorded nine goals and topped MLS's list of 24 players under the age of 24, released on September 28.
Yamil Asad (8.8) is another of Martino’s charges to consider. Like Almiron, he should be well rested come the weekend: Asad has been rested over the International break and should be more than ready to fire at the weekend.
The playmaker, is the second highest Atlanta midfield points scorer on the back of 13 assists, more than any other player. He has also accumulated bonus points on four occasions.
Los Angeles Galaxy’s hosting of Minnesota United could reduce interest in Giovani dos Santos (9.8) given the former Tottenham and Barcelona striker’s poor track record in recent outings, 12 points over three games, (DGW included).
Sigi Schmid’s much-maligned defence have underperformed this season. With the Galaxy currently sitting rock bottom of the Western Conference in MLS. They currently have 29 points and this season seems to be going out with a whimper instead of a bang for the Galaxy men.
Both Ibson (7.0) and Kevin Molino (10.4) are having top performing season's for "The Loons" in their inaugural MLS campaign, which has seen Minnesota position ninth in the Western Conference.
Molino’s stock is already in free fall following a run of only 2 goals and one assist in his last five.
This should leave Ibson (7.0) and Ethan Finlay (8.3) as the most popular Loons options; now that International break is over and both Finlay and Ibson have been well rested, both can now concentrate on the end of season run-in for Minnesota United. Go Loons!!!
Moilino’s countryman Cyle Larin (9.2) is among the intriguing differential armband options this week as beleaguered Orlando City SC prepare to face Columbus Crew SC.
The Canadian boasts a 10.2% ownership as he and Orlando City SC look to finish off this lack-lustre 2017 MLS campaign with some style. However, he could prosper in our latest poll given that his opponent has already made the MLS Cup play-offs and the prospect that he could be deployed as Orlando’s central attacker over Englishman Dom Dwyer.
Being more than 9% picked by MLS Fantasy managers ahead of Gameweek 32, Nemanja Nikolic (10.6) could be another to garner votes ahead of Philadelphia Union’s visit next Monday. Nikolic has already struck 21 goals this season – which has lead to Chicago Fire making it to the end of season MLS Cup play-offs.
David Villa (12.3) looks set to dominate our latest poll after scoring an astonishing 233 points for NYCFC and being recalled to the Spanish national side this month also.
Although he is yet to score a double figure haul in the last three games, David Villa is still one of the top strikers in MLS Fantasy and play New England Revolution and Columbus Crew SC. New York City will be looking to round of this seasons campaign on a high and hopefully Villa can bag a double figure in the last two games.
The striker has gathered 28% of MLS Fantasy managers during the season, though those still yet to recruit Villa may instead turn to one of his supporting midfield cast, most notably Jack Harrison (7.8) and the 2.2%-owned Maxi Moralez (9.8).
Harrison sits in 8.8% of sides and is NYCFC’s second top points scoring midfielder on 157 points overall for the season. The Englishman also made his International debut for the England under 21's during this international break.
Villa's Argentine NYCFC team-mate Moralez may also appeal. He has one goal, one clean-sheet and as many assists in the league.
Atlanta United assets look to be Villa’s main rivals this week as they face a Toronto FC side that look to have a play-off birth booked while the southern based MLS team are looking to book a solid space in the post season MLS Cup play-offs.
Hector Villalba (10.5), as Atlanta's main centre-forward in the absence of International duty bound Josef Martinez, should be guaranteed his start against the Red Bulls. But his minutes may be curtailed given that he is just back from International duty with Venezuela. Watch out if you plan to pick him as a differential for your team.
Villalba, who has scored twelve times and registered ten assists in 2017/18, has attracted more than 12% of MLS Fantasy managers over the season.
Martinez's minutes possibly being managed in Atlanta United's next game, also enhances 13.7% owned Miguel Almiron's (10.5) stock, as does the winger’s role as an unused substitute in Paraguay’s dead rubber World Cup qualifier against Venezuela during the week. During Atlanta's inaugural season in MLS, Sterling has recorded nine goals and topped MLS's list of 24 players under the age of 24, released on September 28.
Yamil Asad (8.8) is another of Martino’s charges to consider. Like Almiron, he should be well rested come the weekend: Asad has been rested over the International break and should be more than ready to fire at the weekend.
The playmaker, is the second highest Atlanta midfield points scorer on the back of 13 assists, more than any other player. He has also accumulated bonus points on four occasions.
Los Angeles Galaxy’s hosting of Minnesota United could reduce interest in Giovani dos Santos (9.8) given the former Tottenham and Barcelona striker’s poor track record in recent outings, 12 points over three games, (DGW included).
Sigi Schmid’s much-maligned defence have underperformed this season. With the Galaxy currently sitting rock bottom of the Western Conference in MLS. They currently have 29 points and this season seems to be going out with a whimper instead of a bang for the Galaxy men.
Both Ibson (7.0) and Kevin Molino (10.4) are having top performing season's for "The Loons" in their inaugural MLS campaign, which has seen Minnesota position ninth in the Western Conference.
Molino’s stock is already in free fall following a run of only 2 goals and one assist in his last five.
This should leave Ibson (7.0) and Ethan Finlay (8.3) as the most popular Loons options; now that International break is over and both Finlay and Ibson have been well rested, both can now concentrate on the end of season run-in for Minnesota United. Go Loons!!!
Moilino’s countryman Cyle Larin (9.2) is among the intriguing differential armband options this week as beleaguered Orlando City SC prepare to face Columbus Crew SC.
The Canadian boasts a 10.2% ownership as he and Orlando City SC look to finish off this lack-lustre 2017 MLS campaign with some style. However, he could prosper in our latest poll given that his opponent has already made the MLS Cup play-offs and the prospect that he could be deployed as Orlando’s central attacker over Englishman Dom Dwyer.
Being more than 9% picked by MLS Fantasy managers ahead of Gameweek 32, Nemanja Nikolic (10.6) could be another to garner votes ahead of Philadelphia Union’s visit next Monday. Nikolic has already struck 21 goals this season – which has lead to Chicago Fire making it to the end of season MLS Cup play-offs.
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Frisking the Fixtures - Round 32
Some key sources of Fantasy talent are about to finish off the season in a strong way while teams try to win their respective conferences and grab the last play-off berth. All in all, we’re about to experience a major swing in the fixtures, making this a significant time to take stock.
Monday, 9 October 2017
Rate My Team
Welcome to the first of this season’s Rate My Team Surgeries.
These articles will look at initial MLS Fantasy squads and will be published ahead of Gameweek 32. Each time one of the MLS Scout moderator and contributor team will put forward their selection for scrutiny in order to start the discussion.
The aim is to highlight some of the key concerns we have faced in constructing our squads, which hopefully will chime with other MLS Fantasy managers’ issues.
In addition, we want the comment section to provide a useful opportunity for you to submit your own RMTs. Please also be helpful to those asking for advice. The key to successful rating of teams is to give advice as well.
I have drawn the first straw to start off this series with my balanced 4-3-3 selection.
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