The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

By Andrew Barnikel, Adam Tamburello, Connor Wright

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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast episodes:

06.14.2024
Episode 256: Chucky Lozano joins San Diego FC as first marquee signing
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with continued talk of big names making moves in and out of the league. We start things off with the rumor...
06.12.2024
Episode 255: Morris to Middlesbrough, Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul, and more
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league, as well as some coaches out after slow starts...
05.30.2024
Episode 254: Twellman's failed move to England and Seattle's fan vote to keep the Sounders name| MLS History Retold
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...
05.28.2024
Episode 253: USMNT Roster Breakdown
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT roster release for the upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. We talk about who are some surprise additions, who was snubbed, and what we want to...
05.22.2024
Episode 252: Marsch to Canada and Smith out at Nashville
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with a focus on coaches this episode. We start things off with a look into newly announced head coach of the...
05.20.2024
Episode 251: Is Messi right about this MLS rule?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with things kicking off with an unhappy Messi at a new MLS rule that impacted him in his recent game, as...
05.15.2024
Episode 250: The Houston/Dallas rivalry in the 2007 playoffs and Twellman's bike | MLS History Retold
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...
05.13.2024
Episode 249: Are Marco Reus and Sergio Ramos coming to MLS?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with lots of big names potentially coming over to MLS in this summer transfer window, followed by Charlotte moving on from...
05.07.2024
Episode 248: MLS Designated Players Tierlist
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're trying out a new series where we make tierlists! What better way to start this off than with making a tierlist ranking all teams by their designated player history. There have...
05.01.2024
Episode 247: Is MLS trying to kill USL?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the Premier League possibly adopting a salary cap, and lastly covering the mayor of Indianapolis stating his intentions for the...
04.24.2024
Episode 246: The NE Revolution's traveling bunny and the most exciting meaningless game ever | MLS History Retold
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...
04.22.2024
Episode 245: Is MLS in trouble if La Liga and the Premier League come to the US?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the proposed "icon rule", San Diego FC implementing a school as part of their academy, and European teams being allowed...
04.17.2024
Episode 244: David Beckham's first MLS game is a 9 goal thriller, and the Rico Stomp | MLS History Retold
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...
04.15.2024
Episode 243: Explaining the new MLS roster rule changes
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the new roster rule changes to be implemented in summer 2024, Emanuel Reynoso disappearing from Minnesota AGAIN, and MLS nearly...
04.08.2024
Episode 242: Is MLS Next Pro bad for lower league soccer in the US?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the Cucho suspension, renderings of NE's potential new soccer specific stadium, and lastly covering recent comments made about MLS Next...
04.03.2024
Episode 241: Cuauhtémoc Blanco joins the Chicago Fire, and the Pachuca/Houston Dynamo rivalry | MLS History Retold
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...
04.01.2024
Episode 240: You put Wondo WHERE?? | Top 10 Strikers in MLS History
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. This is going to be a controversial one! As previous listeners will know, there is nothing we like more than yelling at each...
03.27.2024
Episode 239: Is the Saudi Pro League finished? Also Giroud to MLS?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the rumored signing of Olivier Giroud, the confirmed signing of Jonathan Cabecita Rodriguez, and lastly covering the potential downfall of...
03.25.2024
Episode 238: USMNT fortunate to get past Jamaica! What does the future hold for the USMNT?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in USMNT in recent news with the recent performance in the Nations League Semifinal against Jamaica! We talk about how individual players performed, how Gregg's tactics...
03.20.2024
Episode 237: Is MLS actually closing the gap on Liga MX?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of MLS 2 teams rebranding with local teams, followed by MLS' recent performances (or lack thereof) in CONCACAF Champions...
03.18.2024
Episode 236: Don Garber said WHAT about US Open Cup??
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks, once again, of the US Open Cup with Don Garber and Nelson Rodríguez answering some question in regards to...
03.12.2024
Episode 235: Should MLS change their schedule to match Europe?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of MLS changing their schedule, NYCFC's new "Cube" stadium, and finally all the recent re-signings of star players. Twitter's...
03.05.2024
Episode 234: Attendance Problems in CCL, Coaches on the Way Too Early Hot Seat, and More
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of low attendance at the CCL games for MLS sides, coaches on the way too early hot seat, and...
02.29.2024
Episode 233: MLS Replacement Refs and US Open Cup Drama
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of the PRO referee strike, the replacement referees, and MLS' recent drama with the US Open Cup. The recent...
02.23.2024
Episode 232: 2024 MLS Standings Predictions, Awards Predictions, and Bold Predictions!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with their highly anticipated, and often controversial standings predictions ahead of the 2024 MLS season! As we all know, we never get any predictions wrong ever, so SPOILER...
02.21.2024
Episode 231: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | NYCFC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.21.2024
Episode 230: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Seattle Sounders
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.20.2024
Episode 229: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Real Salt Lake
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.20.2024
Episode 228: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Portland Timbers
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.19.2024
Episode 227: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Sporting Kansas City
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.18.2024
Episode 226: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | San Jose Earthquakes
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.18.2024
Episode 225: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | FC Dallas
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.17.2024
Episode 224: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | LAFC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.17.2024
Episode 223: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | CF Montreal
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.17.2024
Episode 222: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Chicago Fire
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.16.2024
Episode 221: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Charlotte FC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.16.2024
Episode 220: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Colorado Rapids
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.15.2024
Episode 219: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Minnesota United
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.15.2024
Episode 218: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Los Angeles Galaxy
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.14.2024
Episode 217: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Toronto FC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.14.2024
Episode 216: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Philadelphia Union
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.13.2024
Episode 215: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | DC United
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.13.2024
Episode 214: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Austin FC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.12.2024
Episode 213: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Atlanta United
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.11.2024
Episode 212: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Columbus Crew
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.11.2024
Episode 211: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | New England Revolution
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.10.2024
Episode 210: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | FC Cincinnati
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.10.2024
Episode 209: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Inter Miami
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.10.2024
Episode 208: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Nashville SC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...
02.10.2024
Episode 207: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | New York Red Bulls
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert...

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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast episodes:

Episode 256: Chucky Lozano joins San Diego FC as first marquee signing

Episode 255: Morris to Middlesbrough, Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul, and more

Episode 254: Twellman's failed move to England and Seattle's fan vote to keep the Sounders name| MLS History Retold

Episode 253: USMNT Roster Breakdown

Episode 252: Marsch to Canada and Smith out at Nashville

Episode 251: Is Messi right about this MLS rule?

Episode 250: The Houston/Dallas rivalry in the 2007 playoffs and Twellman's bike | MLS History Retold

Episode 249: Are Marco Reus and Sergio Ramos coming to MLS?

Episode 248: MLS Designated Players Tierlist

Episode 247: Is MLS trying to kill USL?

Episode 246: The NE Revolution's traveling bunny and the most exciting meaningless game ever | MLS History Retold

Episode 245: Is MLS in trouble if La Liga and the Premier League come to the US?

Episode 244: David Beckham's first MLS game is a 9 goal thriller, and the Rico Stomp | MLS History Retold

Episode 243: Explaining the new MLS roster rule changes

Episode 242: Is MLS Next Pro bad for lower league soccer in the US?

Episode 241: Cuauhtémoc Blanco joins the Chicago Fire, and the Pachuca/Houston Dynamo rivalry | MLS History Retold

Episode 240: You put Wondo WHERE?? | Top 10 Strikers in MLS History

Episode 239: Is the Saudi Pro League finished? Also Giroud to MLS?

Episode 238: USMNT fortunate to get past Jamaica! What does the future hold for the USMNT?

Episode 237: Is MLS actually closing the gap on Liga MX?

Episode 236: Don Garber said WHAT about US Open Cup??

Episode 235: Should MLS change their schedule to match Europe?

Episode 234: Attendance Problems in CCL, Coaches on the Way Too Early Hot Seat, and More

Episode 233: MLS Replacement Refs and US Open Cup Drama

Episode 232: 2024 MLS Standings Predictions, Awards Predictions, and Bold Predictions!

Episode 231: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | NYCFC

Episode 230: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Seattle Sounders

Episode 229: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Real Salt Lake

Episode 228: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Portland Timbers

Episode 227: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Sporting Kansas City

Episode 226: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | San Jose Earthquakes

Episode 225: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | FC Dallas

Episode 224: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | LAFC

Episode 223: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | CF Montreal

Episode 222: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Chicago Fire

Episode 221: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Charlotte FC

Episode 220: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Colorado Rapids

Episode 219: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Minnesota United

Episode 218: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Los Angeles Galaxy

Episode 217: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Toronto FC

Episode 216: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Philadelphia Union

Episode 215: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | DC United

Episode 214: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Austin FC

Episode 213: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Atlanta United

Episode 212: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Columbus Crew

Episode 211: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | New England Revolution

Episode 210: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | FC Cincinnati

Episode 209: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Inter Miami

Episode 208: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Nashville SC

Episode 207: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | New York Red Bulls

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