The Designated Pundits | MLS Analysis, Expert Picks, and Insider Discussions

Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Opening Weekend. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, Sir Alex, and Deon the Nerdy Soccer Guy on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USM...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- St. Louis City edition! We breakdown the St. Louis City’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Matt Baker from "Flyover Footy." All season long...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Nashville SC edition! We breakdown the Nashville’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Stephen Robinson form "Pharma Soccer." All season long,...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Sporting KC edition! We breakdown the Sporting KC’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Jimmy Mack from "No Other Pod." All season long, catch...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Seattle Sounders edition! We breakdown the Seattle Sounder's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Jackson Felts from "Sounders Weekly." All sea...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- RBNY edition! We breakdown the New York Red Bulls’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Mark Fishkin from "Seeing Red." All season long, catch...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Charlotte FC edition! We breakdown Charlotte’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest and Charlotte FC play-by-play radio host Will Palaszczuk. A...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- LAFC edition! We breakdown LAFC's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest J.R. from "Defend the Banc." All season long, catch our weekly live show...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Orlando City edition! We breakdown Orlando City’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest John Rawlins from "Loud and Proud Orlando." All season l...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- San Diego FC edition! We breakdown the San Diego FC's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guests from "SanDiego. Futbol." All season long, catch our...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- LA Galaxy edition! We breakdown the Galaxy's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Edgar from "News Across the Galaxy." All season long, catch o...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Colorado Rapids edition! We breakdown Colorado's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest, and voice of the Rapids, Connor Cape. All season long, c...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Portland Timber edition! We breakdown Portland's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest and Sam Svilar from Stumptown Footy. All season long, cat...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- San Jose Earthquake edition! We breakdown San Jose's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest and freelance sports journalist Favian Renkel. All se...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- FC Dallas edition! We breakdown FC Dallas's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Jose Tellez from Golz TV. All season long, catch our weekly li...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Philadelphia Union edition! We breakdown the Union's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Mike Barrera from "Across the Pitch." All season long...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Real Salt Lake edition! We breakdown RSL's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Alex Napoles from KSL Sports. All season long, catch our weekly...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Austin FC edition! We breakdown Austin's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Hernan from We Are Austin TV. All season long, catch our weekly l...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Toronto FC edition! We breakdown Toronto's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Jeffrey Nesker from the Waking the Red podcast. All season long...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Minnesota United edition! We breakdown Minnesota's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Dan from The Loony Bin. All season long, catch our week...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- FC Cincinnati edition! We breakdown FC Cincy's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Coach Gough from Cincy Soccer Talk. All season long, catch...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Houston Dynamo edition! We breakdown the Houston's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Dustyn Richardson from Bayou City Soccer! All season lo...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- CF Montreal edition! We breakdown CF Montreal's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Elias Grigoriadis from The Ball is Round Montreal. All sea...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- New England Revolution edition! We breakdown the Revs's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Greg Johnstone from Revolution Recap. All season l...

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- DC United edition! We breakdown DC's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have Ted Meyer from RFK Refugees. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursda...