The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 505: What Went Wrong For NYCFC in 2026 ft The City Boys Show!
In this episode, we are joined by The City Boys Show to chat about what went wrong with NYCFC's 2026 season to cause them to miss the playoffs!0:00 - Scarf of the Week4:20 - Losing Maxi Moralez5:54 - Lack of Striker Options7...
Episode 504: Pochettino Leaves USMNT! What Now? What Next?
In this episode, we share our thoughts on the news that USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino will leave his post at the end of the Nations League and coach Manchester United Instead!0:00 - Scarf of the Week0:46 - Poch Leaves USMNT!...
Episode 503: What Went Wrong For San Diego FC in 2026 ft The SDF Bros!
In this episode, we are joined by the SDF Bros to chat about what went wrong with San Diego FC's 2026 season to cause them to miss the playoffs!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:49 - Instability5:34 - Holding on to 20257:55 - Red Ca...
Episode 502: What Went Wrong For CF Montreal in 2026? ft TBIR Montreal
In this episode, we are joined byEli from The Ball is Round Montreal to chat about what went wrong with CF Montreal's 2026 season to cause them to miss the playoffs!0:00 - Scarf of the Week4:03 - Little Things Adding Up5:2...
Episode 501: What Went Wrong For Atlanta United In 2026 ft Scarves and Spikes!
In this episode, we are joined by Sydney from Scarves N Spikes to chat about what went wrong with Atlanta United's 2026 season to cause them to miss the playoffs!0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:54 - Inconsistency in the attack5:48 - C...
