The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're reacting to the USMNT roster for the September & October camp. This is quite the mixed roster including some of the mainstays, some guys on the second team, and a bunch of new faces, especially some youngsters with massive potential. We break down every player called up and give you our thoughts. Let...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're bringing the games back! This week we are going to be doing a street interview favorite, a combined best XI between two legendary MLS sides. We will cover 1) 2022 LAFC and 2018 Atlanta combined XI, 2) 2013 RBNY and 2018 RBNY combined XI, and 3) 2017 Toronto and 2023 Columbus combined XI. Let us know your...

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 s...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're discussing MLS fully rejoining the US Open Cup with all sides being involved again, and the guys have some heavy debate about the changes. What does this mean for the tournament and how does it compare with Leagues Cup now? Next we talk about US Soccer taking over the youth system, bringing it under one u...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're recapping the busy MLS summer transfer window. We'll recap our winners and losers of the window, our favorite move of the window, and lastly our least favorite move of the window. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're covering even more transfers from the summer transfer window, and it has been super busy. We're talking incoming transfers such as Georginio Wijnaldum to RSL, Dejan Joveljic to Seattle, as well as some outgoing moves, such as Luca Bombino to Stoke City and Kevin Kelsy to Rangers. Let us know your tho...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're covering more transfers from the summer transfer window, and boy have there been some big moves. We're talking the ongoing transfer saga involving Breel Embolo to Atlanta, Mark McKenzie's return to Philly, Santi Rodriguez's rumored return to MLS through Columbus, and much more. Let us know...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS and World soccer news. We start off by covering the proposed new Nations League that would see CONCACAF and UEFA combine as a rebellion against FIFA after their recent controversies. Speaking of controversies, we finish things off by talking about the proposed new MLS playof...

In this episode, we give our thoughts on the best ways to improve Leagues Cup for the future, plus give our previews and predictions for the upcoming Quarter Finals! 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 1:12 - Leagues Cup Improvements 17:25 - Quarter Finals Previews 23:52 - Quarter Finals Predictions Recorded on: 8/16/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #...

In this episode, we take on a YouTube favorite, Keep 4 Cut 4! How would you have handled this insane challenge?! #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 #lagalaxy #losangeles #la...

In this episode, we give our thoughts on the biggest news stories of the week! Gianni Infantino's failed FIFA experiment, Big changes coming to MLS' front office and roster rules, and Middlesbrough signing tons of MLS players!  0:00 - Scarf of the Week 0:53 - Poch Stays At USMNT 17:22 - Record MLS Player Sales 28:55 - Expensive Incoming Transfers! Recorded on: 8/8/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscup...

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 s...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS and World soccer news. We start off by covering FIFA's disastrous FFE idea. Next we talk about the future of MLS, including the leading candidates for Don Garber's replacement, potential roster rule changes, and more. Lastly, we talk about Max Arfsten's and Se...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for phase one, specifically the western teams this episode. For predictions for the remaining teams, give the last episode a listen. We've gone through each team an...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for phase one, specifically the eastern teams this episode. For predictions for the remaining teams, give the next episode a listen. We've gone through each team an...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're back to covering MLS again! This week we're catching you up on all of the big transfers that have happened during the World Cup, including at Lewandowski to Chicago, Rossi leaving Columbus, Saint-Maximin to Charlotte, and more. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/19/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscuppla...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we reacting to the World Cup final! We will be giving our breakdown of all the major moments of the game and what ultimately lead to Spain's victory of Argentina. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/19/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chic...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are recapping the semifinals games, which has set us up for the 2026 World Cup Final! We will lastly and briefly make our finals predictions. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/16/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlo...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're back to covering MLS again! This week we're catching you up on all of the coaching changes that have happened during the World Cup, including at Austin FC, Portland Timbers, and Philadelphia Union. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/12/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are recapping the quarterfinals games, which include plenty of ref controversy and late game winners! Lastly, we make some quick predictions for the semifinals. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/12/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunite...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are recapping the round of 16 games, including the dreadful US performance! Lastly, we make some quick predictions for the quarterfinals. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/7/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc...

In this episode, we give our predictions for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup Group Stages!   0:00 - Scarf of the Week 1:18 - RSAvCAN 2:24 - BRAvJPN 5:12 - GERvPAR 7:34 - NEDvMAR 11:29 - CIVvNOR 14:51 - FRAvSWE 16:56 - MEXvECU 19:25 - ENGvDRC 22:03 - BELvSEN 24:20 - USAvBIH 26:00 - ESPvAUT 28:23 - PORvCRO 31:39 - SUIvALG 34:49 - AUSvEGY 36:20 - ARGvCPV 37:48 - COLvGHA Recorded on: 6/28/26 #ML...

In this episode, we recap round 2 of the 2026 World Cup Group Stages!   0:00 - Scarf of the Week 1:47 - Group A 5:55 - Group B 10:10 - Group C 13:12 - Group D 20:54 - Group E 25:29 - Group F 28:18 - Group G 32:35 - Group H 36:24 - Group I 40:00 - Group J 43:08 - Group K/L Recorded on: 6/23/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are recapping all of the first matchday games for every team and giving our thoughts on any surprise results as well as some thoughts on the teams going forward. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 6/18/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunit...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are making our predictions for the 2026 World Cup! We give our picks as well as how each team will perform for each game and come up with our final standings for each group as well as our analysis as to why each team will finish where. Let us know your thoughts...