The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys give more fuel to the listeners to hate us, yes even more fuel for the Minnesota fans that already hate us. This episode is a look at OUR opinion of the top 5 players at each position heading into the 2021 MLS season. This episode I'm sure will be difficult for many to listen to without getting angry, but making these lists to please...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive for the 3rd and final time, and no we STILL have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 3 are; Sporting KC, Columbus Crew, Orlando City, Vancouver Whitecaps,...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive for the 2nd time, and no we still have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 2 are; Atlanta United, NE Revolution, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, Seattle...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive, and no we have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 1 are; NYCFC, LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Philadelphia Union, Minnesota United, FC Dallas, RBNY, LAFC, and...

The Designated Player's Podcast is back! In this episode we discuss all the coaching changes that have happened so far in the season for the western conference, as well as the western conference transfers that have been made (as of 2/28/2021). And don't worry, we gave grades so there's plenty of opportunity to tell us how we're wrong! Starting with the coaching changes, we take...

The Designated Player's Podcast is back! In this episode we discuss all the coaching changes that have happened so far in the season (as of 2/21/2021), as well as the eastern conference transfers that have been made. And don't worry, we gave grades so there's plenty of opportunity to tell us how we're wrong! Starting with the coaching changes, we take a look at some familiar fa...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, we have our final episode of the season! What better way to wrap it up than with one giant MLS quiz, testing our knowledge (or lack thereof) of the 2020 season. This season felt like a millennium  so let me be the first to say this was not an easy quiz. We also discuss the recent semifinal CCL game for LAFC, who now are set to face off with...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the Columbus Crew are your 2020 MLS champions! Congratulations to Columbus and your fans, a well deserved victory and a very good cap on a very interesting and weird season. We break down the game for you in case you missed it or want to hear our take on everything that happened. We also talk about trade day in MLS! You know that part of the...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the holidays have come early, and big Greg has gifted us another exciting and young USMNT roster for the upcoming December camp! We break it down and tell you who we're excited to see and how we believe the team will line-up for the upcoming friendly. We also make sure to talk about the recent roster moves that a few of the teams in MLS...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, aka the Rodrigo Schlegel Fan Club, the guys recap quite possibly the best first round of playoff games in MLS history. Things were wild from the first play-in game up until the last game before we recorded (Portland-Dallas for those wondering).  We talk about each of the games, and yes don't worry, we make sure to talk about the greates...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the guys make their picks for who will win their first round matchup in the MLS Cup Playoffs, as well as make their picks for the two eastern conference play-in games. Before any of that, we make sure to quickly recap the USMNT games from the last week. THE GOLDEN GENERATION FOR THE USMNT?!?! Hopefully not because we want to have even more t...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the guys take a look back at their predictions from the beginning of the season! This includes their bold takes, season standings, and their award winner predictions. If there is one saving grace in this episode, it might have to be the bold predictions for us, cause while there are some bad, bad takes, there are some that are pretty spot on...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the guys talk about the recent announcement of the MLS 25 greatest! We make our picks for who should be picked out of the 137 players that are available for those spots.  Before we make our picks, we analyze the list of 137 and see who we're surprised to see included and who is missing from the list. Certainly some surprising names both...

In this episode, Adam sits down with Clay from the Pharmaceutical Soccer Podcast and chat about all things Nashville SC related. We discuss the early history of their podcast, thoughts and reflections on how Nashville's first official MLS season has gone as well as how their roster was built and whether or not they can lock down a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. As always with our gue...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, Connor returns and rejoins Adam and Andrew to talk about this week in MLS. We start with a moment of silence for the loss of Benny ball in DC, followed by some analysis on the pair of debuts from the Atlanta-NYRB game. We also make sure to discuss who we believe is going to grab the last three spots in the western conference with many teams...

In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, Adam and Andrew talk about JT Marcinkowski's recent performances and his impact on San Jose's results against the Galaxy and LAFC, as well as debate who should be the starting keeper for the USMNT.  Should it continue to be Zach Steffen? Or has Matt Turner performed well enough with New England to merit playing time? Does someone e...

In this episode, the guys look at whether MLS teams can be considered overly reliant on one player, as well as some Americans Abroad and the future USMNT players you should be keeping an eye on and the staggering number of red cards that MLS referees seem to dish out. Is it too many? As always we end with our fantasy must haves and differential picks for the upcoming double game week.  Let us know...

In this Full Episode, the guys sit down and talk about the biggest headlines from MLS in the past week. Defensive Struggles are plentiful around MLS this week, as Andrew breaks down Seattle's 7 goal rout over San Jose goal by goal. Also, Adam gives his thoughts on who's the next coach to follow Chris Armas out the door! As always, we end on our Fantasy MLS must-haves and Question of the...

In this episode Adam and Andrew discuss Chris Armas's departure from RBNY, Blaise Matuidi's and Emanuel Reynoso's debuts for Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United, as well as some current Ingoing/Outgoing transfers throughout the league! We were recently fortunate enough to be included at #16 on Feedspot's Top 30 MLS Podcasts! Be sure to check the full list using the link https:/...

In this episode, Adam and Andrew review the two biggest games post MLSisback tournament: Orlando vs Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers, as well as preview the two biggest matches coming up: New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC. We finish up with our biggest transfers in and out of the league and our fantasy segment where we discuss the Must H...

In this very Full Episode, the guys sit down with CURRENT MLS pro Quincy Amarikwa to talk about... well everything. This is definitely a long one, but it really is worth the listen! We talk about Quincy's playing career, his own podcast show (Perfect Soccer) and the Mental Strength League, as well as the Black Players for Change within MLS. In addition to all of that, we also make sure to pla...

In this Full Episode, the guys sit down with Timber Joey of the Portland Timbers! We talk about how he started with the club, and where things are now with the role. Some good stories in there about some of the Portland players that you'll definitely want to hear. We also made sure to talk a bit about Portland's upcoming appearance in the final of the MLS is Back tournament. Have a thoug...

In this Full Episode, the guys make their picks for the semifinal of the MLS is Back tournament! There are great games coming up as we find out who will be in the final of the tournament so don't miss out on us talking about every game. As well as the previews, the guys review the quarterfinal games that recently took place and give their takes on what happened in every game. Have a thought,...

In this Full Episode, the guys make their picks for the knockout stage of the MLS is Back tournament! There are a lot of exciting games coming up as we get closer to the final of the tournament so don't miss out on us talking about every game. As well as the previews, the guys discuss the recent firing of Frank de Boer and other coaches on the hot seat.  Have a thought, comment, question, or...

In this Full Episode, the guys with special guest Defender of the Banc make their picks for the third games coming up in the MLS is Back Tournament, and talk about a few of the games that happened during week 2! This week had some really wild games so if you missed any of them be sure to check out our week 2 recaps this episode! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message a...