The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we talk all things recent USMNT events including the Gold Cup performance (so far), the state of CONCACAF, Jesus Ferreira's place in the striker depth chart, Gregg rehiring, USMNT Twitter being toxic, and Landon Donovan's comments about Christian Pulisic. Listen in and let us know what you think! Recorded on: 7/10/2023    Let us know you...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. There is nothing we like more than yelling at each other and being yelled at by you, so what better way to entice that then by rating top 10s. This week, we will be giving our picks for the top 10 #1 overall MLS Superdraft (or equivalent) picks, from Maurice Edu to Freddy Adu. Let us know your top...

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, we continue our series covering all things top 10, but this week we're joined by a very special guest, Eli Lesser, otherwise known as ThisWeekinMLS! There is nothing we like more than yelling at each other and being yelled at by you, so what better way to entice that then by rating top 10s. This week, we will be giving our picks for the top 1...

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, 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, we continue our series covering all things top 10. There is nothing we like more than yelling at each other and being yelled at by you, so what better way to entice that then by rating top 10s. This week, we will be giving our picks for the top 10 MLS Goalkeepers of all time, from Nick Rimando to Luis Robles. Let us know your top 10 and what you t...

When news like this breaks, there's no time for edits. Here our UNEDITED thoughts on Leo Messi joining Inter Miami in MLS!  Recorded on: 6/7/2023 1:49 - Details of the move 3:52 - Why he chose MLS over others 12:16 - Is this a retirement signing? 18:17 - Initial Reaction to the News 23:52 - How does the league change with Messi? 31:35 - How does soccer in the US change with Messi? 38:00 - Dav...

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, we begin a new series covering all things top 10. There is nothing we like more than yelling at each other and being yelled at by you, so what better way to entice that then by rating top 10s. This week, we will be giving our picks for the top 10 MLS MVP seasons, from 2023 Hany Mukhtar to 1996 Carlos Valderrama. Let us know your top 10 and what yo...

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, 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, 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, we are back and this week we're talking about MLS Commissioner Don Garber's thoughts on the state of the US Open Cup and we're talking about MLS teams not releasing players for the U20 World Cup. Don Garber had some tough criticism for the state of the current US Open Cup, and we're here talking about if his criticism is just,...

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, we continue our new 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 t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our new 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 t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're talking coaches on the hot seat and coaches potentially on the hot seat. It's a bit early in the season, but there might be enough for some discussions to begin. We discuss if it is fair for them to be on the hot seat, or if they need more time. A few coaches we mention are Vermes, Struber, Fraser,...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're coming with a quarter season recap on MLS action thus far. As we are just about at the quarter mark for most teams, we wanted to take a look at each team and answer a few "simple" questions. We ask, 1) is the team under or over performing, 2) who has been the best player, and 3) who has been t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're coming with a quarter season recap on MLS action thus far. As we are just about at the quarter mark for most teams, we wanted to take a look at each team and answer a few "simple" questions. We ask, 1) is the team under or over performing, 2) who has been the best player, and 3) who has been t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our new 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 t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our new 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 t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are discussing the recent international window, including USMNT results and MLS games during the international break. USA won both Nations League games and we're going to recap the games and give our thoughts on the performance. Then, we'll talk about MLS having tons of players on international duty and whether or not MLS should pause...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our new 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 t...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our new 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 t...