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
448 episodes
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 ...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 35
•
46:41
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...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 34
•
55:59
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 ...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 33
•
40:23
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...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 32
•
1:19:40
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 ...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 31
•
39:19
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...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 30
•
27:59
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...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 29
•
54:14
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 ...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 28
•
34:17
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...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 27
•
41:32
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 #...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 26
•
40:08
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...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 25
•
31:48
Episode 436: A Not So Deep Dive Into Red Bull New York's 2026 Season ft NYRBDG Podcast!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Red Bull New York's 2026 season with Garry from NYRBDG Podcast!Recorded on: 2/6/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #ch...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 24
•
54:29
Episode 435: A Not So Deep Dive Into Houston Dynamo's 2026 Season ft Bayou City Soccer!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Houston Dynamo's 2026 season with Rudy from Bayou City Soccer!Recorded on: 2/1/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chi...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 23
•
37:52
Episode 434: A Not So Deep Dive Into Atlanta United's 2026 Season ft Scarves and Spikes!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Atlanta United's 2026 season with Sydney from Scarves and Spikes!Recorded on: 2/5/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 22
•
41:13
Episode 433: A Not So Deep Dive Into Colorado Rapids' 2026 Season ft Commerce City Radio!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Colorado Rapids' 2026 season with Mitchel from Commerce City Radio!Recorded on: 2/1/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 21
•
36:19
Episode 432: A Not So Deep Dive Into Toronto FC's 2026 Season ft Corey Brady!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Toronto FC's 2026 season with Corey Brady!Recorded on: 2/4/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinna...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 20
•
32:29
Episode 431: A Not So Deep Dive Into FC Dallas' 2026 Season ft Golz TV!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into FC Dallas' 2026 season with Jose from Golz TV!Recorded on: 2/1/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccinc...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 19
•
23:21
Episode 430: A Not So Deep Dive Into Chicago Fire's 2026 Season ft Glass House Soccer!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Chicago Fire's 2026 season with Nick from Glass House Soccer!Recorded on: 2/2/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chic...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 18
•
34:25
Episode 429: A Not So Deep Dive Into Real Salt Lake's 2026 Season ft Mattey Casey from Royal Riot!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into RSL's 2026 season with Mattey Casey from Royal Riot Podcast!Recorded on: 2/3/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chica...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 17
•
36:04
Episode 428: A Not So Deep Dive Into CF Montreal's 2026 Season ft The Ball Is Round Montreal!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Minnesota United's 2026 season with Pod On You Loons!Recorded on: 2/1/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagof...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 16
•
33:59
Episode 427: A Not So Deep Dive Into Minnesota United's 2026 Season ft Pod On You Loons!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Minnesota United's 2026 season with Pod On You Loons!Recorded on: 1/30/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicago...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 15
•
51:49
Episode 426: A Not So Deep Dive Into Orlando City's 2026 Season ft John Rawlins TV!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Orlando City's 2026 season with John Rawlins!Recorded on: 1/31/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fc...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 14
•
37:55
Episode 425: A Not So Deep Dive Into The Portland Timbers' 2026 Season ft Adam Susman!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Portland Timbers' 2026 season with Adam Susman!Recorded on: 1/29/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 13
•
31:22
Episode 424: A Not So Deep Dive Into Columbus Crew's 2026 Season ft The Wisemen Say Podcast!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Columbus Crew's 2026 season with Jerald from the Wisemen Say Podcast!Recorded on: 1/31/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrow...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 12
•
40:25
Episode 423: A Not So Deep Dive In The Seattle Sounders' 2026 Season ft Futbol is Life!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Seattle Sounders' 2026 season with Nat from Futbol is Life!Recorded on: 1/24/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #c...
•
Season 7
•
Episode 11
•
48:27
