The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

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...

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 Mon...

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 #d...

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 #fccin...

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 #...

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 #...

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 #ho...

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 #h...

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 #h...

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 questions or comments to: th...

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 Send any emails with questions...

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 - Predicted Finish Send...

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 emails with questions or comme...

In this episode, we sit down with the Matt Baker from Flyover Footy to Preview St. Louis City's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/12/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #allforcity #stlouiscitysc #stlouis  #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 32:33 - STL's 2024 7:40 - Carnell Out, Mellberg In 15:27 - Best Addition 22:45 - Biggest Loss 28:14  - Player To Watch 35:21 - One Question 37:55 - Predicted...

In this episode, we sit down with the SDFC Bros to preview San Diego FC's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/11/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #nashvillesc #everyonen #nashville #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:32 - San Diego Hate? 7:34 - Mikey Varas Thoughts 21:42 - Best Addition 28:30 - Player To Watch 34:36 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.co...

In this episode, we sit down with Charles from The False Nine to preview Austin FC's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/11/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #nashvillesc #everyonen #nashville #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 2:19 - Wolff Out 6:33 - Best Addition 12:24 - Biggest Loss 15:37 - Player To Watch 23:35 - One Question 29:13 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to:...

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen from Pharmaceutical Soccer to preview Nashville SC's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/11/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #nashvillesc #everyonen #nashville #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 4:19 - NSH's 2024 7:32 - Best Addition 12:36 - Biggest Loss 16:28 - Player To Watch 21:27 - One Question 27:00 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions...

In this episode, we sit down with Corey from Waking The Red to preview Toronto FC's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/10/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #TFCLive #TorontoFC #Toront  #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 4:37 - TFC's 2024 8:39 - Best Addition 14:05 - Biggest Loss 17:40 - Player To Watch 23:54 - One Question 28:40 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to:...

In this episode, we sit down with Tom from MLS Aces to preview NYCFC's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/10/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #NERevs #newenglandrevolution #newengland   #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 5:55 - NYC's 2024 9:45 - Best Addition 11:53 - Biggest Loss 14:50 - Player To Watch 19:50 - One Question 26:00 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to...

In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Pongratz to preview New England Revolution's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/10/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #NERevs #newenglandrevolution #newengland   #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 2:08 - NE's 2024 4:51 - Best Addition 9:38 - Biggest Loss 1 11:02 - Trading Trend With SJ 14:28 - Biggest Loss 2 18:34  - Player To Watch 21:21 - One Question 27...

In this episode, we sit down with Jose Nunez to preview Philadelphia Union's 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/10/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #DOOP #philadelphiaunion #philadelphia  #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:16 - PHI's 2024 7:50 - Jim Curtin 12:14 - Registration Ban 14:11 - Best Addition 17:47 - Biggest Loss 22:07 - Player To Watch 28:22 - One Question 32:30 - Predicted Finish...

In this episode, we sit down with Ivan from Tectonic Takes to preview San Jose Earthquakes' 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/9/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #Sounders #seattlesounders #Seattle #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 4:35 - SJ's 2024 11:36 - Best Addition 22:43 - Biggest Loss 27:25 - Player To Watch 32:53 - One Question 38:19 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or...

In this episode, we sit down with Shauyan from Rave Green TV to preview Seattle Sounders' 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/9/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #Sounders #seattlesounders #Seattle #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 2:31 - SEA's 2024 8:19 - Best Addition 20:13 - Biggest Loss 25:21 - Player To Watch 30:00 - One Question 42:38 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or c...

In this episode, we sit down with Jose from Golz. TV to preview FC Dallas' 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/8/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #DTID #fcdallas #Dallas #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 2:32 - FCD's 2024 4:53 - Best Addition 11:25 - Biggest Loss 15:25 - Player To Watch 19:10 - One Question 24:11 - Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail....

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Fishkin from Seeing Red NY to preview New York Red Bulls' 2025 season! Recorded on: 2/8/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #RBNY #newyorkredbulls #newyork #interview  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 1:55 - RBNY's 2024 6:47 - Best Addition 10:33 - Biggest Loss 14:04 - Player To Watch 16:11 - One Question 20:22-  Predicted Finish Send any emails with questions...