Apparently just placing a bet or two per week on Twitter with no blog post is the path to success for this series. It’s been awhile since I’ve put up an MLS in Vegas post, but I’ve been wagering away on Twitter, so this housekeeping post will get us all caught up on those bets and the 2016 season totals. Again, this whole #MLSinVegas series is just an interactive way for me to follow MLS and blog about soccer. These are not real wagers, but I treat them as though they are real bets placed in the digital space. I check money lines at Bovada’s Online Sportsbook just before placing the official series wager either on Twitter or here in this space (time-stamped and all – thanks, internet). Official wagers are clearly marked and because I am playing with Monopoly money, I have absolutely no reason to fudge anything – always feel free to check the validity of the series at these links:

LINKS:
Twitter Page with Official Wagers
Bovada Online Sportsbook
MLS Schedule & Results

Having said that, here is a recap of all the action since my last post. Hyperlinks to the official time-stamped wagers are in the headers for each week:

WEEK 6 REVIEW
HIT! $125 on RSL at -$120 = $104
LOSS $100 on FCD to win = ($100)
LOSS $75 on HOU to win = ($75)
LOSS $125 on NYCFC to win = ($125)
LOSS $100 on LAG to win = ($100)
Weekly Total = ($296)

WEEK 7 REVIEW
HIT! $350 on RSL at -$105 = $333
HIT! $125 on PTFC at -$110 = $114
Weekly Total = $447

WEEK 8 REVIEW
HIT! $300 on CLB at -$155 = $194
Weekly Total = $194

WEEK 9 REVIEW
HIT! $250 on RSL at -$130 = $192
Weekly Total = $192

WEEK 10 REVIEW
HIT! $200 on TOR at -$125 = $160
HIT! $225 on LAG at -$160 = $141
Weekly Total = $301

WEEK 11 REVIEW
HIT! $200 on VAN at -$160 = $125
LOSS $100 on MTL to win = ($100)
LOSS $200 on TOR to win = ($200)
LOSS $50 on HOUvRSL to draw = ($50)
Weekly Total = ($225)

NEW 2016 SEASON TOTALS
Picking Winners: 10 for 23 (43%)
Picking Draws: 0/2
Total Earnings: ($31)

After hitting six straight, this series is in an unfamiliar position: above $0 – The 2016 season is starting to take shape and clubs are forging their identities, making it somewhat easier to pick outcomes on a weekly basis. With clubs like LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, and Houston Dynamo (other end of the spectrum) putting in consistent performances each week, I am optimistic I can build on the success of the last four weeks. Perhaps on Saturday I’ll get around to making a week 11 MLS in Vegas post, but if not, I’ll look to carry the momentum on Twitter with some official wagers on @SoccerTherapy‘s timeline.