# 08/17 MLSFI: 2026 Game Week 18 Preview - OPTA Integrations, Leagues Cup, and Prepping for a massive DGW!

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Podcast: [MLS Fantasy Insider](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-fantasy-insider-844304)
Published: 2026-08-18T20:16:58+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/mlsfantasy-boss/08-17-mlsfi-2026-game-week-18
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## Resource

Reid is joined by Ron "Fantasy Physician" Birnbaum to talk fantasy takeaways and to preview the upcoming DGW Round 18 games. Ron also gives an update on the the latest OPTA roster problem. OPTA Lineups in KickBase - 2:51 Round 17 Takeaways - 8:17 Housekeeping & DGW Player Targets - 18:29

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