Can You Build a Champion?! xOG's Road to 75 Deathmatch!
Summary
Host Eric Morgan joins game creator Kieran and guest Ariana Cascon for a live draft of the "Road to 75" NWSL fantasy game. Using advanced xG+ data, they build teams from historical rosters, employing strategy and blocking tactics to optimize their squads. The episode concludes with a simulated season where Eric wins the league shield, though Kieran claims the cup title in the playoffs.
Topics discussed
Sponsors, Patreon upgrade, and intro
Welcome back and game rules explanation
Drafting the first few players and formations
Picking from 2019 Thorns and 2024 Stars
Drafting 2026 Thorns and 2018 Reign
Mid-draft strategy and blocking picks
Late-round picks and decision fatigue
Final picks and goalkeeper dilemmas
Final scores, playoff simulation, and results
Outro, community play, and analytics
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