The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

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...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin a 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 the sp...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and we're finally delivering on our dedicated episode to MLS' newest franchise, STL City SC! We start off by recapping how the team has lined up thus far in their opening 2 games, and talk about the success of their tactics thus far. Next we'll talk a bit about how we think things will shape up for STL throughout the rem...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and we're talking headlines! Specifically, we're recapping Apple TV's MLS debut for Gameweek 1 in which they brought a whole new side of media to MLS, we're talking MLS' new playoff format and whether or not it's good or bad, and finally, there have been many, many names thrown around for the next USMNT co...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with their highly anticipated, and often controversial standings predictions ahead of the 2023 MLS season! As we all know, we never get any predictions wrong ever, so SPOILER ALERT if you are worried about finding out who finishes where. We will check back in at the end of the season to see how each of our predictions have perfor...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2023 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering San Jose Earthquakes, Charlotte, Miami, Minnesota, DC United, Orlando, and RSL. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to w...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2023 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering NYCFC, LA Galaxy, Portland, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, and RBNY. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to watch, and much...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2023 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering Philadelphia, Seattle, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago, Atlanta, Columbus, and Nashville. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes,...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2023 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering Houston, Montreal, LAFC, New England, Cincinnati, Colorado, and Austin. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to watch, and m...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're diving into the silliest of seasons, part 2! Yes, it's the 2023 MLS offseason and we're diving into all of the confirmed trades and transfers, while also discussing all the rumors we could find. There are some really awesome names on this list, aka Evander, and we were super excited to talk abou...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're diving into the silliest of seasons! Yes, it's the 2023 MLS offseason and we're diving into all of the confirmed trades and transfers, while also discussing all the rumors we could find. There are some really awesome names on this list, aka Evander, and we were super excited to talk about it. As...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back for another season! We're kicking things off with our top 5 players at each position going into the 2023 season, except this time with a twist. Similar to some other content on TikTok, we are doing it draft style. We will be taking turns to picking our top 5 players at each position, with no repeat picks. There are some BOLD picks...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week we are discussing potential moves to Europe for MLS players. We go team by team and discuss which players we think can make a move right now to Europe, as well as discuss a few younger players that could potentially move to Europe in the near future. Let us know if you think we got any wrong, or if there is anybody we mis...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and and are joined by our friend Jason to talk Gio Drama, LA Galaxy cheating, and potential changes to roster rules. We're going off script again and talking recent major news around soccer in the US, as well as going on a very long tangent about whether or not MLS should loosen their roster rules. Let us know what your thoughts a...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and giving our full group stage recap. In the episode, we have no script! We're going group by group and recapping the results and asking some questions on why the groups finished as they did. We talk about what lead to the success of Japan and Morocco, and what led to the downfall of teams like Belgium and Denmark. Let us know wh...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and discussing the first half of the group stage action thus far. As of the date of recording, groups A-D have played 2 games, while groups E-H have played just 1 game. We will be doing another recap episode at the end of the group stage, so be on the lookout for that. In the episode, we pick our most and least impressive teams in each...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are beginning a brand new series in which we give a preview and prediction for each group for the upcoming World Cup! We're super stoked for the upcoming competition and as such are going to give our in depth breakdown of each group and where we think the teams will finish in the group. But before we get to that point, we cover the team&ap...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are beginning a brand new series in which we give a preview and prediction for each group for the upcoming World Cup! We're super stoked for the upcoming competition and as such are going to give our in depth breakdown of each group and where we think the teams will finish in the group. But before we get to that point, we cover the team&ap...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are beginning a brand new series in which we give a preview and prediction for each group for the upcoming World Cup! We're super stoked for the upcoming competition and as such are going to give our in depth breakdown of each group and where we think the teams will finish in the group. But before we get to that point, we cover the team&ap...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are beginning a brand new series in which we give a preview and prediction for each group for the upcoming World Cup! We're super stoked for the upcoming competition and as such are going to give our in depth breakdown of each group and where we think the teams will finish in the group. But before we get to that point, we cover the team&ap...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are beginning a brand new series in which we give a preview and prediction for each group for the upcoming World Cup! We're super stoked for the upcoming competition and as such are going to give our in depth breakdown of each group and where we think the teams will finish in the group. But before we get to that point, we cover the team&ap...