The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
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
Episodes
462 episodes
Episode 461: Vancouver Whitecaps potential move and MLS Next Pro's Private Equity Deal
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps' potential takeover and move to Las Vegas, followed ...
Episode 460: First match at Jeld-Wen Field and Carlos Ruiz wonder goal | MLS History Retold
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our 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 ...
Episode 459: MLS Quarter Season Recap
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're recapping the first quarter of the MLS season. That means we are going to talk about a few teams that have been standouts and underperforming, as well as c...
Episode 458: Mascherano out in Miami, Crocker out from USSF, and Donadel out in Montreal
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Javier Mascherano OUT in Miami and who we think will be the next coach of Mi...
Episode 457: Pathway To Pro ft Paul Sokoloff From RBNY2!
In this episode of Pathway to Pro, we sit down with RBNY 2 midfielder Paul Sokoloff to chat about his path from the U8 academy all the way to a future HG contract with the first team, his long term goals, favorite memories, and so much more!&nb...
Episode 456: Neymar to MLS
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Pat Agyemang's injury that is going to keep him out of the World Cup, follow...
Episode 455: The New England Revolution's Mystery Midfielder! MLS History Retold!
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into a crazy story about the time when the New England Revolution made a player signing from Nigeria, and a different player stepped off the plane!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD ...
Episode 454: What's going on with the USMNT?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're back to covering the USMNT, with this segment covering the two last games before Pochettino makes his roster selection. Things did not go well this interna...
Episode 453: PONCHOS ON THE TURF! A Look Back On The Vancouver Whitecaps' First Ever MLS Match!
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into a story of brighter days in the PNW, covering the very first MLS game in Vancouver Whitecaps history!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #fo...
Episode 452: The Portland Timbers' Log Cutting Tradition! MLS History Retold!
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into one of the coolest and oldest traditions in MLS History, the Portland Timbers' Log Cutting Tradition!Recorded on: 3/23/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunite...
Episode 451: New MLS Schedules, USMNT Roster Drop, and Ernst Tanner Suspension!
In this episode, we chat about the biggest MLS News Stories on the week! MLS has announced its new playoff schedule for the 2026 season as well as their schedule for the highly anticipated "sprint season" in Feb 2027. USMNT also dropped their r...
Episode 450: USL Strike, MLS Lifetime Bans, and Drama at Orlando City!
In this episode, we chat about the biggest MLS News Stories on the week! USL has a strike on the table, but isn't using it just yet. Should they? MLS also handed out lifetime bans to two former players for betting on their games. And finally, d...
Episode 449: DC United, RFK Stadium, and a Family of Raccoons! MLS History Retold!
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into how DC United, RFK Stadium, and a Family of Raccoons created one of the best memes in MLS history that still goes on to this day!Recorded on: 3/8/26#MLS #MLSCup #mls...
Episode 448: MLS Coaches Continue To Fail In Europe ft Celtic: The Unrestricted View Podcast!
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 sh...
Episode 447: Griezmann to MLS, Apple TV Week 1 Numbers and Coaches on the Hot Seat ft Orlando Lions Den!
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 ...
Episode 446: The State Of MLS Media with Bob From The Designated Pundits!
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. Shou...
Episode 445: What We Missed This MLS Offseason ft Favian Renkel!
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 ...
Episode 444: Making Our 2026 MLS Predictions!
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...
Episode 443: A Not So Deep Dive Into San Jose Earthquakes' 2026 Season ft Tectonic Takes!
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 ...
Episode 442: A Not So Deep Dive Into NYCFC's 2026 Season ft The City Boys Show!
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 #chicagof...
Episode 441: A Not So Deep Dive Into Austin FC's 2026 Season ft We Are Austin TV!
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 #chicago...
Episode 440: A Not So Deep Dive Into Charlotte FC's 2026 Season ft TopBin90!
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 ...
Episode 439: A Not So Deep Dive Into St Louis City's 2026 Season ft Flyover Footy!
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 #chicagof...
Episode 438: A Not So Deep Dive Into DC United's 2026 Season ft RFK Refugees!
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 #...
Episode 437: A Not So Deep Dive Into Sporting KC's 2026 Season ft For The Glory KC!
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 #chicago...
