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, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into the story of the time Bill Hamid had to face 3 PKs back to back after encroaching off his line!
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps' potential takeover and move to Las Vegas, followed by MLS Next Pro's private equity deal to help make independent teams, and lastly finish with the LAFC protests in Switzerland by Grasshoppers fans. Let us know your though...
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 recapping the first quarter of the MLS season. That means we are going to talk about a few teams that have been standouts and underperforming, as well as covering a few players falling into the standout and underperforming categories as well. Lastly we will run through our way too early awards for the first quarter of the season. Let us kn...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Javier Mascherano OUT in Miami and who we think will be the next coach of Miami. This is followed by more departures, as we'll touch out Matt Crocker out from USSF and Donadel out in Montreal. Let us know your thoughts!
In this episode of Pathway to Pro, we sit down with RBNY 2 midfielder Paul Sokoloff to chat about his path from the U8 academy all the way to a future HG contract with the first team, his long term goals, favorite memories, and so much more!
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #cre...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Pat Agyemang's injury that is going to keep him out of the World Cup, followed by the rumored rebranding of the Colorado Rapids. Lastly, we discuss Neymar's rumored move over to FC Cincinnati. Let us know your thoughts!
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into a crazy story about the time when the New England Revolution made a player signing from Nigeria, and a different player stepped off the plane!
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houston...
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're back to covering the USMNT, with this segment covering the two last games before Pochettino makes his roster selection. Things did not go well this international window, so we are here to break it down and see if we can find any bright spots. Lastly, we will cover the recent news of Franco Panizo having his press access denied to the home ...
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into a story of brighter days in the PNW, covering the very first MLS game in Vancouver Whitecaps history!
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #laga...
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into one of the coolest and oldest traditions in MLS History, the Portland Timbers' Log Cutting Tradition!
Recorded on: 3/23/26
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In this episode, we chat about the biggest MLS News Stories on the week! MLS has announced its new playoff schedule for the 2026 season as well as their schedule for the highly anticipated "sprint season" in Feb 2027. USMNT also dropped their roster for the March friendlies with some very interesting names on it, and then we will cover the news of Ernst Tanner being suspended without pay from MLS for comments made to and ...
In this episode, we chat about the biggest MLS News Stories on the week! USL has a strike on the table, but isn't using it just yet. Should they? MLS also handed out lifetime bans to two former players for betting on their games. And finally, drama at Orlando City this week when Antoine Griezmann announced he will not join Orlando City yet, and Oscar Pareja was let go from his role as head coach. Can they get back on track?
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into how DC United, RFK Stadium, and a Family of Raccoons created one of the best memes in MLS history that still goes on to this day!
Recorded on: 3/8/26
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdall...
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan from Celtic: The Unrestricted View Podcast to chat about recent MLS Coaching failures in Europe. First Wilfried Nancy and now Eric Ramsay have joined a growing list of coaches who can't get it done in a short time in Europe. We discuss their times overseas, if they were cut too early and if MLS coaches will ever get another chance!
Recorded on: 3/7/26
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In this episode, we sit down with Mike from Orlando Lions Den Podcast to chat about the biggest news stories in MLS this week! Orlando City may be bringing over Antione Griezmann to MLS, Apple TV posted some BIG first week numbers, and we give our thoughts on which coaches may be on the hot seat!
Recorded on: 2/28/26
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In this episode, we sit down with Bob from the Designated Pundits to chat about the current state of MLS Media. In a time where the league boasts massive increases in engagement and revenue, media cuts are being made left right and center. Should we be worried?
Read Matt Pollard's Article Here: https://burgundywave.com/2026/02/16/matt-doyle-leaves-mlssoccer-media/
Recorded on: 2/22/26
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In this episode, we take make our 2026 MLS Predictions! End of Season standings, end of the year awards, and our BOLDEST predictions yet! Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments!
Recorded on: 2/8/26
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In this episode, we take make our 2026 MLS Predictions! End of Season standings, end of the year awards, and our BOLDEST predictions yet! Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments!
Recorded on: 2/14/26
#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunit...
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into San Jose Earthquakes' 2026 season with Devon from Tectonic Takes!
Recorded on: 2/11/26
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