The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
We are The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast! Your home for all things MLS, Past Present and Future! Hosted by Andrew Barnikel and Connor Wright
Episodes
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're going to be recapping the deadline day moves in MLS by discussing some of our favorite moves, least favorite moves, and what teams should have done more. Let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
3:54 - Best Moves
18:20 - Moves to keep an eye on
26:24 - Teams that should've done ...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about the announcement of Steve Cherundolo's departure to Germany at the end of the season and what his legacy in MLS will be. This is followed up by the rumor of Kevin De Bruyne potentially moving to Chicago to join GGG?? Lastly we talk about the extension of Oscar Pareja in Orlando and...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're getting a behind the scenes look into life in the RBNY academy with RBNY2 prospect Matthew Dos Santos. Listen in to Matty talk about his game and his time in the academy system and how it's led him to becoming a future RBNY first team player. Let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Developing in the RBNY academy
10:02 - Rapid fire questi...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're giving our takes on who have been the most surprising and most disappointing teams thus far in the very early MLS season, but we are not alone for this one as we are joined by the guys over at Stateside Soccer Show. Let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
4:50 - Most surprising
20:49 - Most disappointing
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about the recent sacking of one of the longest tenured managers in history as Sporting KC sack coach Peter Vermes. Afterwards we discuss Kevin De Bruyne saying that he is leaving Man City at the end of the season and discuss potential landing spots in MLS. Lastly we talk about Ernst Tanner's comments talking about their decisi...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about the recent sacking of CF Montreal coach Laurent Courtois and discussing if this was justified or harsh. While we're on the coach topic, we also discuss some other coaches who might be on the hot seat. Let us know your thoughts!
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
2:12 - Laurent Courtois OUT in Montreal
18:34 - Coaches on the...
In this episode, we sit down with Favian Renkel to chat about his brilliant idea to find Club Leon's Replacement and if we really still need another version of MLS v Liga MX All Stars!
Recorded on: 3/23/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcd...
In this episode, we sit down with John from Loud and Proud Orlando to chat about USL's Pro Rel ambitions and how they will impact MLS and US Soccer! We hit all the angles, the good, the bad, the ugly, and all our concerns. Be sure to share your thoughts below!
Recorded on: 3/21/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #all...
In this episode, we sit down with Deon from Nerdy Soccer Guy to have an open chat about The annual MLS Executives Survey from The Athletic! Tons of topics covered today, from Messi and the World Cup, to USL's D1 League, the Fall-Spring Calendar, and even Don Garber's Successor. Be sure to share your thoughts below!
Recorded on: 3/6/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlot...
In this episode, we sit down with Eli Lesser from EliLesserTV to have an open chat about MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The good, the bad, the ugly, and ways to improve it all! What do you think is the first think MLS and Apple need to fix?
Recorded on: 3/6/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #r...
In this episode, Andrew solo's the show to give the boy's preseason predictions! Conference standings, awards, and bold predictions coming your way!
Recorded on: 3/1/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #hold...
In this episode, Andrew solo's the show to give the boy's preseason predictions! Conference standings, awards, and bold predictions coming your way!
Recorded on: 2/21/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #hol...
In this episode, Andrew solo's the show to give the boy's preseason predictions! Conference standings, awards, and bold predictions coming your way!
Recorded on: 2/18/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #hol...
In this episode, we sit down with the James from DC UK to preview DC United's 2025 season!
Recorded on: 2/15/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #mnufc #minnesotaunited #minnesota #interview
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
2:19 - DC's 2024
5:05 - Best Addition
9:38 - Biggest Loss
13:27 - Player To Watch
17:36 - One Question
21:20 - Predicted Finish
Send any emails with que...
In this episode, we sit down with the Connor from Loonacy Podcast to preview Minnesota United's 2025 season!
Recorded on: 2/13/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #mnufc #minnesotaunited #minnesota #interview
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
3:21 - MIN's 2024
6:25 - Best Addition
9:53 - Biggest Loss
12:04 - Player To Watch
14:26 - One Question
19:14 - Predicted Finish
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In this episode, we sit down with the Sydney from Scarves N Spikes to preview Atlanta United's 2025 season!
Recorded on: 2/13/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #atlutd #atlantaunited #atlanta #interview
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
2:35 - ATL's 2024
5:59 - Pineda Out, Deila In
8:55 - Best Addition
12:35 - Biggest Loss
17:40 - Player To Watch
21:36 - One Question
25:19 - Pr...
In this episode, we sit down with the Nick from Glass House Soccer to preview Chicago Fire's 2025 season!
Recorded on: 2/13/25
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #cf97 #chicagofire #chicago #interview
0:00 - Scarf of the Week
2:39 - CHI's 2024
7:43 - Best Addition
13:36 - Biggest Loss
17:01 - Player To Watch
21:17 - One Question
22:15 - Predicted Finish
Send any ...
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