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Episodes
280 episodes since 2020
Episode 279: Chicago Fire comeback win in 2009 conference semifinals and RSL shootout in the 2009 MLS Cup Final | 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 ...
September 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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30:38
Episode 280: What if MLS got rid of the salary cap? | What If Series
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're continuing our new "What If" series. This episode we ask the question, what is MLS got rid of the salary cap today? We each give a few different outcomes of what would happen with this ch...
September 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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29:15
Episode 278: Mauricio Pochettino officially the head coach of the USMNT
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the official announcement of Mauricio Pochettino as the new head coach of the USMNT. We talk about his history in coaching, potential changes to the way the USMNT will play,...
September 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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29:32
Episode 277: Columbus forced to have a CB in goal, is this so Inter Miami can win the Supporter's Shield??
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about Columbus ending up with an outfield player in net, Carlos Bocanegra out in Atlanta, and lastly talki...
September 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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55:39
Episode 276: Miracle in Montreal and Levesque Chop | 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 ...
September 04, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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28:56
Episode 275: How to fix Leagues Cup
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the conclusion of the 2024 Leagues Cup being the perfect time for us to talk about some ways we can improve the tournament. We'...
September 02, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 70
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1:03:47
Episode 274: What If: MLS Removed The Superdraft? A New Series!
In this episode, we introduce a new series called "What If"!Here we take a hypothetical situation and play it out in a positive and negative light to figure out what exactly would happen if it actually came to fruition. This episode fou...
August 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 69
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46:44
Episode 273: Recapping the MLS Summer Transfer Window
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this covering most of the remaining summer transfer window moves. We're talking about lots of moves that almost happened, we ta...
August 21, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 68
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1:18:33
Episode 272: MLS Goal of the Year Tierlist
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're back making more tierlists! What better way to make the return to this series than with making a tierlist ranking all of the goal of the years in MLS history. There have been some absolut...
August 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 67
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1:10:09
Episode 271: New England's busy transfer window, LAFC getting stronger, and more MLS silly season recap
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league. We're covering the flurry of transfer activity over the last few weeks in...
August 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 66
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1:14:26
Episode 270: Leagues Cup review and new signings in MLS
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week covering the latest week in Leagues Cup. We start things off with coverage of this last week in Leagues Cup inc...
August 07, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 65
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53:57
Episode 269: The 2008 MLS Cup playoffs ft Into the Crewniverse | MLS History Retold
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history, but this week we're joined by Into the Crewniverse! We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stori...
August 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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55:24
Episode 268: How is Leagues Cup stacking up against the US Open Cup
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week being mostly Leagues Cup, with some new signings sprinkled in at the end. We're talking about Don Garber's rece...
July 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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1:00:52
Episode 267: Leagues Cup Group Stage Preview Part 2
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving all teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for group I th...
July 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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1:41:02
Episode 266: Leagues Cup Group Stage Preview Part 1
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving all teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for the group ...
July 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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1:44:12
Episode 265: Sammy the Sounders casket and RBNY GK Danny Cepero scores | 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 ...
July 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 61
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26:17
Episode 264: Top 10 Foreign MLS Coaches in History ft The Wormburner Podcast
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10, but this week we are joined by a special guest, The Wormburner Podcast! As previous listeners will know, there is nothing we like more than ye...
July 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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1:15:12
Episode 263: Emergency episode! Gregg is OUT as USMNT coach
Gregg is OUT, and that means we are IN. Listen to this emergency, unedited Gregg out episode where we talk about Gregg's legacy, who we want as next manager, and what's next for Gregg's coaching career. Let us know what you think about the news...
July 10, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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42:27
Episode 262: MoFutbol TV joins us to talk about Carnell out and Hartel in at STL
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with special guest MoFutbol TV joining us to talk about lots of the recent news in STL including Bradley Carnell out as head coach, ...
July 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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1:07:26
Episode 261: USMNT are in BIG trouble | USMNT Copa America Recap
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT Copa America games against Bolivia and Panama, as well as previewing the US's final group stage game against Uruguay. The US started things off relatively w...
July 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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44:43
Episode 260: MLS mid season recap
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're coming with a mid season recap on MLS action thus far. As we are just about at the halfway mark for most teams, we wanted to take a look at each team and...
June 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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1:07:28
Episode 259: Should Weston McKennie come to MLS?
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this full episode covering the rumored move of Weston McKennie to FC Cincinnati. We talk about what this potential move means t...
June 24, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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58:59
Episode 258: NE Revolution wild plane story and the brawl between West Ham and Columbus Crew fans | 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 ...
June 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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20:50
Episode 257: USMNT recap and Copa America group stage preview
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT friendlies against Colombia and Brazil, as well as previewing the US's group stage in Copa America. Some have been panicking based on the recent results and...
June 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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1:16:25
Episode 256: Chucky Lozano joins San Diego FC as first marquee signing
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with continued talk of big names making moves in and out of the league. We start things off with the rumor of Marco Reus to the LA G...
June 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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44:30