Welcome back to another season of MLS Fantasy! With some exciting new scoring changes and some user interface enhancements, we’re motivated to make this the best season of Fantasy Soccer Manager to date.
We’re bringing back all the great features users loved last season, such as form-based pricing changes and a responsive design that’s playable across all devices. In addition to that, we addressed some common concerns by making some scoring changes. Players now receive bonus points for passing volume and accuracy, and defensive bonuses have been streamlined.
Additionally, the game has a new streamlined interface that really enhances playability. It’s now easier to see player information and make transactions -- experienced players will definitely notice the difference once they begin selecting their squad.
But for now, whether you’re a veteran player or a newbie, we need to start at the beginning.
Setting Up Your Team
First things first -- you need a team. Follow these steps to get in the game:
Navigate to fantasy.mlssoccer.com and click Start Playing.
Log in to your MLS Network Account.
Note: If you don’t have one, you can create one by clicking the Create an MLS Network Account.
Select your team. You have $120 million salary budget to spread between 16 players, which is two players less than previous seasons. This way you will be able to spread your budget around easier.
To add a player, click on his name and click on the Add Player button.
Use the Player Filters in the upper right to narrow your searches. For example, you could choose to view all Columbus Crew SC players, sorted by their Total score, with a maximum price of, say, $8.0 million.
Continue filling empty roster spots until you have a full team of 16 players.
Pro Tip for New Players: If last year’s results are any indication, you should consider making room for Toronto FC’s Sebastian Giovinco in your lineup.
When you’re happy with your team, select the Enter Squad button at the top of the page. (And don’t worry -- you can still make unlimited edits to your team before the first matches kick off.)
Create your Team Name, select your Favorite Team from the list, opt in for e-mail updates on your fantasy team (optional), and agree to the site’s Terms & Conditions. When you’ve done all that, hit Enter Squad again to move forward.
Follow the prompts to choose your Starting XI and select a Captain. Your Captain will receive double points, so be sure to give the armband to someone you think is primed for a big game.
Important: Remember to save your team after making any changes with the Save Your Team button. You don’t want to see your new captain put up huge numbers, only to find out you forgot to save your roster!
And that’s it! Now you have fielded a team for free and have a chance to earn all kinds of prizes throughout the season.
