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
340 episodes
Episode 339: MLS Executives Give Their Thoughts On The State of MLS, and so do we! ft Nerdy Soccer Guy!
In this episode, we sit down with Deon from Nerdy Soccer Guy to have an open chat about The annual MLS Executives Survey from The Athletic! Tons of topics covered today, from Messi and the World Cup, to USL's D1 League, the Fall-Spring Calendar...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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1:21:56
Episode 338: A Deep Dive Into MLS' Apple TV Deal ft EliLesserTV!
In this episode, we sit down with Eli Lesser from EliLesserTV to have an open chat about MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The good, the bad, the ugly, and ways to improve it all! What do you think is the first think MLS and Apple need to fix? ...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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38:51
Episode 337: MLS Roster Designations Are HERE!
In this episode, Andrew solo's the show to give the boy's preseason predictions! Conference standings, awards, and bold predictions coming your way!Recorded on: 3/1/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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34:06
Episode 336: USL Wants A D1 League and Players Speak Out On MLS Roster Rules ft Royal Riot!
In this episode, Andrew solo's the show to give the boy's preseason predictions! Conference standings, awards, and bold predictions coming your way!Recorded on: 2/21/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinf...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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1:13:46
Episode 335: 2025 MLS PREDICTIONS!
In this episode, Andrew solo's the show to give the boy's preseason predictions! Conference standings, awards, and bold predictions coming your way!Recorded on: 2/18/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinf...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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40:12
Episode 334: A Not So Deep Dive Into DC United's 2025 Season ft DCUK!
In this episode, we sit down with the James from DC UK to preview DC United's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/15/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #mnufc #minnesotaunited #minnesota #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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30:38
Episode 334: A Not So Deep Dive Into Minnesota United's 2025 Season ft Loonacy Podcast!
In this episode, we sit down with the Connor from Loonacy Podcast to preview Minnesota United's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/13/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #mnufc #minnesotaunited #minnesota #interview 0:00 - Scarf...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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25:55
Episode 333: A Not So Deep Dive Into Atlanta United's 2025 Season ft Scarves and Spikes!
In this episode, we sit down with the Sydney from Scarves N Spikes to preview Atlanta United's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/13/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #atlutd #atlantaunited #atlanta #interview 0:00 - Scarf of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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32:10
Episode 332: A Not So Deep Dive Ino Chicago Fire's 2025 Season ft Glass House Soccer!
In this episode, we sit down with the Nick from Glass House Soccer to preview Chicago Fire's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/13/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #cf97 #chicagofire #chicago #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the We...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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28:42
Episode 331: A Not So Deep Dive Into St. Louis City's 2025 Season ft Flyover Footy!
In this episode, we sit down with the Matt Baker from Flyover Footy to Preview St. Louis City's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/12/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #allforcity #stlouiscitysc #stlouis #interview 0:00 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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47:41
Episode 330: A Not So Deep Dive Into San Diego FC's 2025 Season ft SDFC Bros!
In this episode, we sit down with the SDFC Bros to preview San Diego FC's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/11/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #nashvillesc #everyonen #nashville #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:32 -...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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48:39
Episode 329: A Not So Deep Dive Into Austin FC's 2025 Season ft The False Nine!
In this episode, we sit down with Charles from The False Nine to preview Austin FC's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/11/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #nashvillesc #everyonen #nashville #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Wee...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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36:40
Episode 328: A Not So Deep Dive Into Nashville SC's 2025 Season ft Pharmaceutical Soccer!
In this episode, we sit down with Stephen from Pharmaceutical Soccer to preview Nashville SC's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/11/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #nashvillesc #everyonen #nashville #interview 0:00 - Scarf ...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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38:41
Episode 327: A Not So Deep Dive Into Toronto FC's 2025 Season ft Waking The Red
In this episode, we sit down with Corey from Waking The Red to preview Toronto FC's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/10/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #TFCLive #TorontoFC #Toront #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week<...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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38:42
Episode 326: A Not So Deep Dive Into NYCFC's 2025 Season ft MLS Aces!
In this episode, we sit down with Tom from MLS Aces to preview NYCFC's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/10/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #NERevs #newenglandrevolution #newengland #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Wee...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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33:57
Episode 325: A Not So Deep Dive Into New England Revolution's 2025 Season ft Caleb Pongratz!
In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Pongratz to preview New England Revolution's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/10/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #NERevs #newenglandrevolution #newengland #interview 0:00 - Sc...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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33:50
Episode 324: A Not So Deep Dive Into Philadelphia Union's 2025 Season! ft Jose Nunez
In this episode, we sit down with Jose Nunez to preview Philadelphia Union's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/10/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #DOOP #philadelphiaunion #philadelphia #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the W...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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38:54
Episode 323: A Not So Deep Dive Into San Jose Earthquakes' 2025 Season ft Tectonic Takes
In this episode, we sit down with Ivan from Tectonic Takes to preview San Jose Earthquakes' 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/9/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #Sounders #seattlesounders #Seattle #interview 0:00 - Scarf of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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44:38
Epsiode 322: A Not So Deep Dive Into Seattle Sounders' 2025 Season ft RaveGreenTV
In this episode, we sit down with Shauyan from Rave Green TV to preview Seattle Sounders' 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/9/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #Sounders #seattlesounders #Seattle #interview 0:00 - Scarf of th...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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49:27
Episode 321: A Not So Deep Dive Into FC Dallas' 2024 Season ft Golz TV
In this episode, we sit down with Jose from Golz.TV to preview FC Dallas' 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/8/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #DTID #fcdallas #Dallas #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:32 - FCD's 2024<...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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29:33
Episode 320: A Not So Deep Dive Into The New York Red Bulls' 2025 Season ft Seeing Red NY
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Fishkin from Seeing Red NY to preview New York Red Bulls' 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/8/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #RBNY #newyorkredbulls #newyork #interview 0:00 - Scarf of...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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22:37
Episode 319: A Not So Deep Dive Into Portland Timbers' 2025 Season ft Adam Susman!
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Susman to preview Portland Timbers' 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/5/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #RCTID #portlandtimbers #portland #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week5:19 - ...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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49:00
Episode 318: A Not So Deep Dive Into CF Montreal's 2025 Season ft TBIR Montreal!
In this episode, we sit down with Elias from TBIR Montreal to preview CF Montreal's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/5/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #CFMTL #cfmontreal #Montreal #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week2:0...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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31:06
Episode 317: A Not So Deep Dive Into Houston Dynamo's 2025 Season ft NoodleTime
In this episode, we sit down with Andres from NoodleTime to preview Houston Dynamo's 2025 season!Recorded on: 2/5/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #RSL #realsaltlake #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the Week1:51 -...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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23:28
Episode 316: A Not So Deep Dive Into Inter Miami's 2025 Season ft Battered Herons
In this episode, we sit down with Kris and Daniel from Battered Herons to preview the 2025 Inter Miami season!Recorded on: 2/6/25#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #RSL #realsaltlake #interview 0:00 - Scarf of the W...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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30:20