MLS H2H league for "points"

So, we're at 8 members now (the real hard core). I think I'm going to lock the league up at 10. Then if more want to play I'll make another league and institute promotion and relegation. Make this a dynasty league, at least for league purposes (MLS won't let you draft or keep players).
Oooohhhh I like this idea.
 
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In. Never played MLS fantasy (though a fantasy degenerate in other sports). Without having read the rules yet, it looks like it auto-filled my team, is that a problem? Can I change my lineup?
 
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In. Never played MLS fantasy (though a fantasy degenerate in other sports). Without having read the rules yet, it looks like it auto-filled my team, is that a problem? Can I change my lineup?
Yeah, you can change your lineup until the first deadline, which I believe is next Saturday??? You'll want to check out the roster and scoring rules, there's a ton of important stuff there. Also, one of the threads here has a bunch of great input from some guys who did it last year.

This is my first year in it as well, I'm sure it will go poorly, haha
 
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Yeah, you can change your lineup until the first deadline, which I believe is next Saturday??? You'll want to check out the roster and scoring rules, there's a ton of important stuff there. Also, one of the threads here has a bunch of great input from some guys who did it last year.

This is my first year in it as well, I'm sure it will go poorly, haha
So, I can dump my entire roster and pick up all new players? Looks like the number of transfers is limited. I didn't pick any of these players, they were just randomly filled for me.
 
So, I can dump my entire roster and pick up all new players? Looks like the number of transfers is limited. I didn't pick any of these players, they were just randomly filled for me.

You may dump your entire roster and start fresh. (That's what I did).

No limit on transfers at the moment. Transfers become limited once season starts.

Pretty informative pieces on the MLS website regarding how points are earned / lost
 
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JayH JayH Also, important to note that you are capped at 4 players from the same team... (tried having 6 NYCFC players since we are going to have a huge year, save you some frustration)
 
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Yeah, you can change your lineup until the first deadline, which I believe is next Saturday??? You'll want to check out the roster and scoring rules, there's a ton of important stuff there. Also, one of the threads here has a bunch of great input from some guys who did it last year.

This is my first year in it as well, I'm sure it will go poorly, haha
Deadline is a few minutes before the 1:30 game on Sunday.
 
In. Should be an even 10 teams now.

Great! That is an even 10, and I've locked the league since we're so close to the start of the season. If 2 more want to enter in the next few days, post on here and I'll let you in.

I'll start a PM with all of you later regarding the points and payouts.
 
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My son is interested in joining. As an added incentive to letting him in, I promise you he won't win. He's 10.
 
My son is interested in joining. As an added incentive to letting him in, I promise you he won't win. He's 10.

Haha. If you cover his points and one other person wants in, I'll change it to 12. Age doesn't matter, hope he wins. It's not even a lot of points, might just put what we collect to some cool trophies instead, if everyone agrees.
 
Sorry for the newbie questions, but is there a way to change the formation of our team from 4/4/2? Either the site is not very user friendly or I am simply a moron. Thanks!
 
Sorry for the newbie questions, but is there a way to change the formation of our team from 4/4/2? Either the site is not very user friendly or I am simply a moron. Thanks!
Just swap a defender for a mid, or a mid for a forward, depending on what you want to do. The formation will adjust automatically. There are limits. You must play between 3-5 defenders, 2-5 mids, and 1-3 forwards. You do it on this page.

http://fantasy.mlssoccer.com/a/team/my

It's separate from the transfers page, which handles switching people on and off your roster. There you must carry
2 keepers
5 Defenders
5 Mids
4 Forwards
 
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Sorry for the newbie questions, but is there a way to change the formation of our team from 4/4/2? Either the site is not very user friendly or I am simply a moron. Thanks!
Yes, you just switch one of the players on your bench for one of your starters of a different position. For example, if you currently have a 4/4/2 and want a 4/3/3, simply switch one of your bench forwards for one of your midfielders.

Note, that the rules will kick in and not allow you to play certain formations (ie. only one defender).

Edit: mgarbowski mgarbowski just beat me to it
 
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Just swap a defender for a mid, or a mid for a forward, depending on what you want to do. The formation will adjust automatically. There are limits. You must play between 3-5 defenders, 2-5 mids, and 1-3 forwards. You do it on this page.

http://fantasy.mlssoccer.com/a/team/my

It's separate from the transfers page, which handles switching people on and off your roster. There you must carry
2 keepers
5 Defenders
5 Mids
4 Forwards
Yes, you just switch one of the players on your bench for one of your starters of a different position. For example, if you currently have a 4/4/2 and want a 4/3/3, simply switch one of your bench forwards for one of your midfielders.

Note, that the rules will kick in and not allow you to play certain formations (ie. only one defender).

Edit: mgarbowski mgarbowski just beat me to it
Thank you both! Looking forward
 
How many points we doing? How are we managing it?

I believe consensus was 20. I'll PM everyone tonight and give my paypal. Unless someone else wants to be treasurer. I'm not bothered either way, but don't want people thinking I'm running away with their points.