Andrew Barnikel, Connor Wright

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

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We are The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast! Your home for all things MLS, Past Present and Future! Hosted by Andrew Barnikel and Connor Wright

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Andrew Barnikel, Connor Wright

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Episode 448: MLS Coaches Continue To Fail In Europe ft Celtic: The Unrestricted View Podcast! 09.03.2026 54:57

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan from Celtic: The Unrestricted View Podcast to chat about recent MLS Coaching failures in Europe. First Wilfried Nancy and now Eric Ramsay have joined a growing list of coaches who can't get it done in a short time in Europe. We discuss their times overseas, if they were cut too early and if MLS coaches will ever get another chance! Recorded on: 3/7/26 #M...

Episode 447: Griezmann to MLS, Apple TV Week 1 Numbers and Coaches on the Hot Seat ft Orlando Lions Den! 02.03.2026 46:22

In this episode, we sit down with Mike from Orlando Lions Den Podcast to chat about the biggest news stories in MLS this week! Orlando City may be bringing over Antione Griezmann to MLS, Apple TV posted some BIG first week numbers, and we give our thoughts on which coaches may be on the hot seat! Recorded on: 2/28/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forth...

Episode 446: The State Of MLS Media with Bob From The Designated Pundits! 25.02.2026 55:40

In this episode, we sit down with Bob from the Designated Pundits to chat about the current state of MLS Media. In a time where the league boasts massive increases in engagement and revenue, media cuts are being made left right and center. Should we be worried? Read Matt Pollard's Article Here: https://burgundywave.com/2026/02/16/matt-doyle-leaves-mlssoccer-media/ Recorded on: 2/22/26 #MLS #M...

Episode 445: What We Missed This MLS Offseason ft Favian Renkel! 23.02.2026 40:05

In this episode, we take make our 2026 MLS Predictions! End of Season standings, end of the year awards, and our BOLDEST predictions yet! Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments! Recorded on: 2/8/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #cre...

Episode 444: Making Our 2026 MLS Predictions! 17.02.2026 1:19:22

In this episode, we take make our 2026 MLS Predictions! End of Season standings, end of the year awards, and our BOLDEST predictions yet! Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments! Recorded on: 2/14/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #cr...

Episode 443: A Not So Deep Dive Into San Jose Earthquakes' 2026 Season ft Tectonic Takes! 16.02.2026 39:01

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into San Jose Earthquakes' 2026 season with Devon from Tectonic Takes! Recorded on: 2/11/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #s...

Episode 442: A Not So Deep Dive Into NYCFC's 2026 Season ft The City Boys Show! 15.02.2026 27:41

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into NYCFC's 2026 season with Javier from The City Boys Show! Recorded on: 2/11/26 #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 #lagal...

Episode 441: A Not So Deep Dive Into Austin FC's 2026 Season ft We Are Austin TV! 15.02.2026 53:55

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Austin FC's 2026 season with Hernan from We Are Austin TV! Recorded on: 2/7/26 #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 #laga...

Episode 440: A Not So Deep Dive Into Charlotte FC's 2026 Season ft TopBin90! 14.02.2026 33:58

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Charlotte FC's 2026 season with Brian from TopBin90! Recorded on: 2/11/26 #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...

Episode 439: A Not So Deep Dive Into St Louis City's 2026 Season ft Flyover Footy! 14.02.2026 41:14

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into St Louis City's 2026 season with Matt from Flyover Footy! Recorded on: 2/3/26 #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 #lagal...

Episode 438: A Not So Deep Dive Into DC United's 2026 Season ft RFK Refugees! 13.02.2026 39:50

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into DC United's 2026 season with Jon from RFK Refugees! Recorded on: 2/10/26 #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 #...

Episode 437: A Not So Deep Dive Into Sporting KC's 2026 Season ft For The Glory KC! 13.02.2026 31:29

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Sporting KC's 2026 season with Chad from For the Glory KC! Recorded on: 2/1/26 #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 #laga...

Episode 436: A Not So Deep Dive Into Red Bull New York's 2026 Season ft NYRBDG Podcast! 12.02.2026 54:11

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Red Bull New York's 2026 season with Garry from NYRBDG Podcast! Recorded on: 2/6/26 #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...

Episode 435: A Not So Deep Dive Into Houston Dynamo's 2026 Season ft Bayou City Soccer! 12.02.2026 37:34

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Houston Dynamo's 2026 season with Rudy from Bayou City Soccer! Recorded on: 2/1/26 #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 #...

Episode 434: A Not So Deep Dive Into Atlanta United's 2026 Season ft Scarves and Spikes! 11.02.2026 40:55

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Atlanta United's 2026 season with Sydney from Scarves and Spikes! Recorded on: 2/5/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #sk...

Episode 433: A Not So Deep Dive Into Colorado Rapids' 2026 Season ft Commerce City Radio! 11.02.2026 36:01

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Colorado Rapids' 2026 season with Mitchel from Commerce City Radio! Recorded on: 2/1/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #...

Episode 432: A Not So Deep Dive Into Toronto FC's 2026 Season ft Corey Brady! 10.02.2026 32:10

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Toronto FC's 2026 season with Corey Brady! Recorded on: 2/4/26 #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...

Episode 431: A Not So Deep Dive Into FC Dallas' 2026 Season ft Golz TV! 10.02.2026 23:03

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into FC Dallas' 2026 season with Jose from Golz TV! Recorded on: 2/1/26 #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 #losang...

Episode 430: A Not So Deep Dive Into Chicago Fire's 2026 Season ft Glass House Soccer! 09.02.2026 34:06

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Chicago Fire's 2026 season with Nick from Glass House Soccer! Recorded on: 2/2/26 #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 #l...

Episode 429: A Not So Deep Dive Into Real Salt Lake's 2026 Season ft Mattey Casey from Royal Riot! 09.02.2026 35:45

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into RSL's 2026 season with Mattey Casey from Royal Riot Podcast! Recorded on: 2/3/26 #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 #la...

Episode 428: A Not So Deep Dive Into CF Montreal's 2026 Season ft The Ball Is Round Montreal! 08.02.2026 33:41

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Minnesota United's 2026 season with Pod On You Loons! Recorded on: 2/1/26 #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 #lagal...

Episode 427: A Not So Deep Dive Into Minnesota United's 2026 Season ft Pod On You Loons! 08.02.2026 51:31

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Minnesota United's 2026 season with Pod On You Loons! Recorded on: 1/30/26 #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 #laga...

Episode 426: A Not So Deep Dive Into Orlando City's 2026 Season ft John Rawlins TV! 07.02.2026 37:37

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Orlando City's 2026 season with John Rawlins! Recorded on: 1/31/26 #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 #lo...

Episode 425: A Not So Deep Dive Into The Portland Timbers' 2026 Season ft Adam Susman! 07.02.2026 31:04

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Portland Timbers' 2026 season with Adam Susman! Recorded on: 1/29/26 #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 #...

Episode 424: A Not So Deep Dive Into Columbus Crew's 2026 Season ft The Wisemen Say Podcast! 06.02.2026 40:07

In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Columbus Crew's 2026 season with Jerald from the Wisemen Say Podcast! Recorded on: 1/31/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sport...