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The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 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 #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship 0:00 - Scarf of t...2025-03-0434 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 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 #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship 0:00 - Scarf of t...2025-02-251h 13The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 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 #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC 0:00 - Scarf of the Week2025-02-2040 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 200: MLS Cup Final Review and Early Transfer Window Recap with Tom Bogert!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, it's our 200th episode! What better way to celebrate than with a super special guest, Tom Bogert! We've brought Tom in to give us some insights from the MLS Cup Final and Crew's locker-room celebration, followed by some thoughts on potential upcoming MLS rules changes and recent transfer news. Stay tuned for next episode, where Andrew and Connor will give a more in depth breakdown of the MLS Cup Final.Recorded on: 12/12/2023 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send...2023-12-1429 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 146: Andrew Shue's MLS Cameo and Eddie Pope's MLS Cup Winning Header! | MLS History RetoldIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our new 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 list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're telling the story of Melrose Place actor Andrew Shue trialing and making the LA Galaxy roster, and Eddie Pope's game winning header to win...2023-03-2327 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 95: Montreal's defense is its own worst enemy, Chicharito's Warzone practice pays off on the pitch, and FCC back to reality?In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue our series where we recap the MLS action from the previous week. This week we are recapping weeks 5 & 6! In our recap we will be diving into players whose stock went up this week, players whose stock went down this week, star of the week, flop of the week, best and worst team, and wrapping up with Hype Train or Dumpster Fire, where we discuss if a statement related to the season thus far is fair or a stretch. Some super exciting games this past week...2022-04-0747 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 94: USA draw England, CCL struggles continue, and Inter Miami are the new FCC!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue the series where we talk about some of the biggest headlines in MLS/USMNT in the news recently. This week we are covering World Cup draw, the continued league struggles for teams in CCL, and Inter Miami's horrible start to the season. The USA are back in the World Cup! And with that comes the draw to see what teams we are playing in the group stage, and boy did we get some fun matchups, with the big matchup being England. Then we talk about...2022-04-0551 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 93: THE USMNT ARE almost IN THE WORLD CUP!!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to talk USMNT during this international break. As of the recording, and the time this episode is released, the USMNT have played their first 2 games of the qualifying window against Mexico and Panama, while one last game against Costa Rica remains. We will recap the good, the bad, and the CONCACAF of the first 2 games played, and finish off the episode with our predictions for the last game of qualifiers. Did Gregg get it right? We're 99.999% into the World Cup, do we fall into the 0.001% and miss...2022-03-3043 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 92: Ferreira on Top of the World, Revs Championship Cruise is Sinking, and Breza Costs Montreal 3 Points!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue their series where they recap the MLS action from the previous week. This week they are recapping week 4! In their recap they will be diving into players whose stock went up this week, players whose stock went down this week, star of the week, flop of the week, best and worst team, and wrapping up with Hype Train or Dumperster Fire, where we discuss if a statement related to the season thus far is fair or a stretch. Some super exciting games this past week...2022-03-2438 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 91: NE Revolution CCL Disaster, USMNT Roster Release, and ST Louis City SC First Signings!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue the series where we talk about some of the biggest headlines in MLS/USMNT in the news recently. In week 4 we are covering the New England Revolutions disastrous Concacaf Champions League performance in leg 2, the USMNT Roster Release for the final window of World Cup qualifying, and finally we talk St Louis City SC's first few signings. The Revs have been on an absolute awful run of form the last few games, but game bigger than leg 2 of their CCL match with Pumas in which...2022-03-2249 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 90: Alec Kann Redemption Arc and Dayne St. Clair Went Prime Iker CasillasIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue their series where they recap the MLS action from the previous week. This week they are recapping week 3! In their recap they will be diving into players whose stock went up this week, players whose stock went down this week, star of the week, flop of the week, best and worst team, and finally a new segment, formally called Hype Train or Dumperster Fire, where we discuss if a statement related to the season thus far is fair or a stretch. Some super exciting games...2022-03-1743 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 89: The Charlotte FC Episode! Coach Unhappy With Team, Crazy Ticket Prices and New DPs!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue the series where we talk about some of the biggest headlines in MLS/USMNT in the news recently. In week 3 we are covering all things Charlotte FC! We are talking Charlotte’s Coach (Miguel Angel Ramirez) whining about the build-up of the club, Charlotte’s astronomical ticket prices, and Charlotte’s new DP signing of Kamil Jozwiak. We’ve touched on Ramirez’s comments before regarding the roster, but now more has come out in a recent article by The Athletic showing more complaints from Ramirez, t...2022-03-1550 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 88: MLS Week 2 Recap: Hattrick Hero Morgan and Austin FC to the Moon!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue their series where they recap the MLS action from the previous week. This week they are recapping week 2! In their recap they will be diving into players whose stock went up this week, players whose stock went down this week, star of the week, flop of the week, best and worst team, and finally a new segment, tentatively called Fact or Cap where we discuss if a statement about a team's season thus far is truth or a lie. Some super exciting games this past...2022-03-1047 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 87: 14 Year Old Signings, Herrera to Houston and Fabian Herbers Calls Out Gonzalo Higuain!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to continue the series where we talk about some of the biggest headlines in MLS/USMNT in the news recently. In week 2 we are covering NYCFC signing a 14 year old, Hector Herrera's move to Houston Dynamo, Djordje Mihailovic interest in Europe, coaches call out the owners, and Fabian Herbers calls out Gonzalo Higuain. Some interesting transfer news with Mihailovic getting interest from teams like Dortmund, Bologna, and Newcastle, as well as some exciting news of coaches calling out owners for being cheap and Herbers calling out Gonzalo...2022-03-0848 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 86: MLS Week 1 Recap: Vela Soars and FCC Plummets...AgainIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with the start of a new series where we recap the MLS action from the previous week. This week we are recapping week 1! In our recap we will be diving into players whose stock went up this week, players whose stock went down this week, coaches on the waaaaaaay too early hot seat, star of the week, flop of the week, and best and worst team. Some super exciting games this past week (some absolute lullabies) so listen in to our picks. Additionally, we would love to h...2022-03-0349 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 85: Jesse Marsch to Leeds and Don Garber's Thoughts on NeymarIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with the start of a new series where we talk about some of the biggest headlines in MLS/USMNT in the new recently. In our first week we are covering the departure of Kevin Thelwell from RBNY, Jesse Marsch's move to Leeds, and Don Garber's comments on Neymar. We talk Marsch's move to Leeds and what this means for his chances with USMNT and what it means for American coaches abroad. Then we talk Don Garber's thoughts on Neymar's recent comments regarding MLS and on MLS being...2022-03-0145 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 84: MLS Eastern and Western Conference Standings PredictionsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with their highly anticipated standings predictions ahead of the 2022 MLS season! As we all know, we never get any predictions wrong ever, so SPOILER ALERT if you are worried about finding out who finishes where. We will check back in at the end of the season to see how each of our predictions have performed. We will be covering both the eastern and western conferences in this episode, so tune in to hear where we think your team will finish. We will also be giving a more...2022-02-241h 13The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 83: MLS Award Predictions and Bold PredictionsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with their award and bold predictions ahead of the 2022 MLS season! As we all know, we never get any predictions wrong ever, so SPOILER ALERT if you are worried about finding out who wins what. We will check back in at the end of the season to see how each of our predictions have performed. We have selected a few players that we believe will be finalists for each award as well as our ultimate winner. Awards include young player of the year, comeback player of the...2022-02-2255 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 82: MLS (Not so) Deep Dives Part 4In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we jump into part 4, the finale, of our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2022 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering NYCFC, Charlotte, Austin, Orlando, Philadelphia, Real Salt Lake, and Miami. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to watch, and much more for each team in the episode. Don't worry if your team is not in this episode as we have...2022-02-171h 11The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 81: MLS (Not so) Deep Dives Part 3In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we jump into part 3 of our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2022 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering Montreal, Atlanta, Dallas, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Toronto, and Houston. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to watch, and much more for each team in the episode. Don't worry if your team is not in this episode as we are going to cover...2022-02-151h 12The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 80: MLS (Not so) Deep Dives Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we jump into part 2 of our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2022 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering Chicago, San Jose, Vancouver, Colorado, LA Galaxy, Minnesota, and New England. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to watch, and much more for each team in the episode. Don't worry if your team is not in this episode as we are going...2022-02-101h 10The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 79: MLS (Not so) Deep Dives Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2022 season. We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and not enough time. In this episode we are covering RBNY, Seattle, Portland, DCU, LAFC, Nashville, and Columbus. We will be looking into the transfer activity, where are the holes, who to watch, and much more for each team in the episode. Don't worry if your team is not in this episode as we are going to cover all of the teams...2022-02-081h 03The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 78: MLS Top 5 Players at Each PositionIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and we are talking our top 5 players at each position for this upcoming MLS season. One quick thing to note before jumping in, we have left out all new players for this season, meaning no Insigne on the list, as well as leaving off some players that are not going to be in the league this season, such as Matt Turner. Other than that, everyone else is up for grabs for our top 5 spots. As always, whatever we have mentioned absolutely must be the correct answer, so feel...2022-02-0355 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 77: USMNT Recap and MLS OffseasonIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, THE GUYS ARE BACK WITH SEASON 3, GET HYPE! If you couldn't tell we're super excited to be back. This episode we're recapping the USMNT window thus far, and previewing the rest. We talk roster, El Salvador game, and preview Canada and Honduras games, although Canada game will be over when listening to this (sorry). After that, we talk MLS offseason, or MLS Silly Season as we like to call it. There have been many more amazing moves since we last chatted about this, *cough* Lorenzo Insigne, and we're here to talk...2022-02-0157 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 76: MLS Silly Season: Offseason Trades and Transfers Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're diving into the silliest of seasons! Yes, it's the MLS offseason and we're diving into all of the confirmed trades and transfers, while also discussing all the rumors we could find. There are some really awesome names on this list, aka Lorenzo Insigne, and we were super excited to talk about it. As there are a lot of transfers to go over and a lot of teams in the league (thanks Donny boy), we are going to be splitting this into 2 episodes to...2022-01-061h 10The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 75: MLS Silly Season: Offseason Trades and Transfers Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're diving into the silliest of seasons! Yes, it's the MLS offseason and we're diving into all of the confirmed trades and transfers, while also discussing all the rumors we could find. There are some really awesome names on this list, aka Lorenzo Insigne, and we were super excited to talk about it. As there are a lot of transfers to go over and a lot of teams in the league (thanks Donny boy), we are going to be splitting this into 2 episodes to...2022-01-0646 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 74: The Big MLS Quiz of 2021!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week it's the big MLS quiz of 2021!! The moment we have all been waiting for is here, and it is time for the second annual big MLS quiz. We're bringing all sorts of questions this year to recap the MLS season, with the categories being stats, awards, transfers, miscellaneous, and finally a question specifically for each team. Not to spoil anything but no surprise we got every question right, just trust me. Make sure to follow along at home and let us know how many...2021-12-301h 42The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 73: MLS Cup Reactions and MLS Best XI SnubsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're giving their reactions to the MLS Cup Final between NYCFC and Portland, or if you ask Andrew, between NYCFC, Portland, and RBNY. Capping off the 2021 MLS season was NYCFC taking home the cup and being crowned as first time champions. Listen in to find out how a die-hard RBNY fan thinks of this occurrence. In addition, the guys talk MLS best XI snubs. As the season came to a close, so did the decisions for who makes the best XI for this season...2021-12-161h 01The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 72: Reacting to Our MLS Standings and Top 5 Players PredictionsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue on our trend of reacting to our preseason predictions! This week we are looking at our standings predictions and our top 5 players at each position going into the season. It is safe to say we clearly never get any predictions wrong and got 100% of our predictions right, and the only way to disprove this is to listen to the episode. When it comes to the top 5 players, we compared our list with the list of ratings on WhoScored to give some context...2021-12-091h 18The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 71: MLS Awards & Extratime AwardsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we are diving into the MLS end of season awards. As some of you may remember, we made predictions at the start of the year for who we believed would be the winners for each of the MLS awards, and now we are going to be reacting to our predictions. Since some of the awards have been officially announced already we will also give our thoughts on the winners of those awards, however if the award is not announced then we will give our...2021-12-0255 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 70: MLS Offseason - Who Stays, Who Goes Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with part 2 of who stay, who goes! With the season wrapping up for many teams, roster decisions will be made very soon and we wanted to get in our predictions as to who stays on the team and who goes. We take a look at both players who are on loan at the team as well as players that are coming up on end of contract. We did our best to make an accurate list, however we know our list of players to discuss is not 100% accurate...2021-11-251h 34The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 69: MLS Offseason - Who Stays, Who Goes Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they are beginning their discussion on the MLS offseason! With the season wrapping up for many teams, roster decisions will be made very soon and we wanted to get in our predictions as to who stays on the team and who goes. We take a look at both players who are on loan at the team as well as players that are coming up on end of contract. We did our best to make an accurate list, however we know our list of players...2021-11-181h 22The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 68: MLS Cup Playoff PredictionsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with a quick episode here to give you our predictions for the upcoming MLS Cup playoffs! We just had our longest livestream ever last Sunday to find out which teams would be participating in the playoffs this season and now we're here to tell you who we think will take home the cup. Will we have a first time champion? Will we see a former champion return to glory? Only one way to find out and that's to listen in to our picks!Let us...2021-11-1139 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 67: MLS Homegrown Academy Tier ListIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking HG players. As the league transitions to a new era of youth selling, the HG academy will become ever so important. Already it has shown the fruits of its labor in players like Jordan Morris and Alphonso Davies. While some teams thrive in the HG system, others don't seem like they know where to start. We've come up with a list of maybe all of the HG players for each team, which we will use to make a tier list of the...2021-11-041h 50The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 66: MLS End of Season PredictionsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are finally back to a normal schedule... for now! This time we're back to playing predictor as we play out how the rest of the season will go. If you're a betting man takes notes, because as all 10's of our listeners know, we are never wrong. We take a look at the playoff chase for both the East and the West and breakdown the schedule for each team in the playoff hunt and make our prediction for who will make the playoffs at the end of this season...2021-10-281h 34The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 65: MLS 22 under 22In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are finally back! This time we're bring you our take on the MLS 22 under 22... on episode 22, I swear you can't write this stuff. We each make up a list of our choice of the 22 best MLS players under the age of 22. After we go through all of our picks we compare with the list from MLS, as well as the list the other host has made. If you like to listen to Andrew complain and yell then make sure you tune it because it's the first time he has...2021-10-211h 55The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 64: MLS FIFA RatingsIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back after a long hiatus to bring you some more MLS content! This week we talk about everybody's favorite soccer game, FIFA. Now FIFA is definitely not just everyone's favorite because it's the only option, but definitely a favorite for the riveting scripted gameplay, realistic physics, and spot on player ratings! Yeah if you couldn't tell neither of the hosts are fans of this game, HOWEVER, as we are experts in predictions we are here to bring you our take on MLS FIFA player ratings. We talk top 10...2021-09-2358 minThe Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 63: MLS Most Impressive and Least Impressive Players Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to discuss each MLS team's most impressive, least impressive, and best player (part 2). Since the league is a never ending expansion, this will be split into 2 parts as we do not want to subdue you to 3 straight hours of hearing us talk. We will be focusing solely on the player's performances thus far in the MLS season, and when the season is done at the end of the year, we will likely revisit and make our picks again. For now though, enjoy our probably very wrong opinions!2021-09-021h 30The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 62: MLS Most Impressive and Least Impressive Players Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to discuss each MLS team's most impressive, least impressive, and best player. Since the league is a never ending expansion, this will be split into 2 parts as we do not want to subdue you to 3 straight hours of hearing us talk. We will be focusing solely on the player's performances thus far in the MLS season, and when the season is done at the end of the year, we will likely revisit and make our picks again. For now though, enjoy our probably very wrong opinions!2021-08-271h 15The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 61: MLS All-Star Game and MLS TransfersIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to discuss the MLS All-Star game and the recent flurry of MLS transfers before the close of the transfer window. We will be giving our player-by-player takes on who should be there, who was left out, and who is there only because there Dad is the coach. Then afterwards we will be going team by team and looking at all of the summer transfer window moves that recently happened and giving our grade for how they did. This was a big transfer window so definitely tune in!2021-08-121h 41The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 60: Mueller to Scotland, USL Pro/Rel, and Gold CupIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to just chat, see what's going on in the world of US Soccer. We start off the conversation discussing Chris Mueller's move to Scotland, and also relationship with Scotland and MLS players. Next we bring back the always popular conversation on this podcast, pro/rel, but this time it's about USL and not MLS. To wrap it up, the guys give their choice for who has been the most positively and negatively impacted by the Gold Cup thus far. Lots of fun topics and good discussion so...2021-07-291h 04The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 59: Season Recap and MLS Best XI Tournament!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to perform the long awaited best xi tournament! Quick disclaimer before jumping into this episode, we had some technical difficulties while recording so we apologize if any of the audio came out weird, but we tried to clean it up as best as we could. The tournament of all tournaments to determine the best team of all time. We could only figure out a way to perform the tournament on FIFA, and as we all know, FIFA comes with 100% accuracy guaranteed. So the winner of the tournament...2021-07-081h 28The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 58: USMNT Recap and Gold Cup RosterIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back to talk about gold ole US of A! We are going to do a recap of the recent group of games that the USMNT has played and give our reaction to the games, performances by individual players, and general outlook for the team. In addition, as everyone has been excitedly awaiting, we make our choices for who should/will make the Gold Cup roster. Gregg we know you're listening so make sure to take out a pad and paper and take some notes.We're here...2021-06-241h 12The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 57: Best XI for Western Conference Teams Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with part 4 of the best xi series! We continue with the dynamic 2 as we're unfortunately missing ATamburello7 for this episode. That leaves Andrew and Connor to decide on the best xi for the first 6 teams in the Western Conference. This is going to be a mini series for us where we determine the best xi for each team (except Miami, Nashville, and Austin) and then face them all off in a tournament at the end to crown an MLS Champion. This week we are going through LAFC, V...2021-06-101h 25The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 56: Best XI for Western Conference Teams Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with part 3 of the best xi series! We continue with the dynamic 2 as we're unfortunately missing ATamburello7 for this episode. That leaves Andrew and Connor to decide on the best xi for the first 6 teams in the Western Conference. This is going to be a mini series for use where we determine the best xi for each team (except Miami, Nashville, and Austin) and then face them all off in a tournament at the end to crown an MLS Champion. This week we are going through Colorado R...2021-06-031h 25The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 55: Best XI for Eastern Conference Teams Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with part 2 of the best xi series! We continue with the dynamic 2 as we're unfortunately missing ATamburello7 for this episode. That leaves Andrew and Connor to decide on the best xi for the last 6 teams in the Eastern Conference. This is going to be a mini series for use where we determine the best xi for each team (except Miami, Nashville, and Austin) and then face them all off in a tournament at the end to crown an MLS Champion. This week we are going through FCC, D...2021-05-281h 19The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 54: Best XI for Eastern Conference Teams Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are finally back! I know everyone must've been wondering where we went, don't lie we know you were thinking that, but we're glad to say after a week off we're back on schedule. Well 2 of us are at least back on schedule, as we're unfortunately missing ATamburello7 for this episode. That leaves Andrew and Connor to decide on the best xi for the first 6 teams in the Eastern Conference. This is going to be a mini series for use where we determine the best xi for each team (except...2021-05-201h 13The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 53: MLS Build A Team RandomizerIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are channeling their inner bob the builder and building another team. As opposed to a draft like last time, the guys are building a team based on a random MLS team that is given to us. Our "lovely" host Andrew will be using a randomizer and giving us a random MLS team, to which we then choose a player from that team. Once a player is chosen that player cannot be picked by any of the other hosts. Who will be the ultimate squad builder! (hint: it's Andrew)2021-05-061h 26The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 52: MLS Team Tier ListIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are looking to get yelled at by more fanbases! This time we're making a tier list and ranking each team based on their entire history. A few teams such as Inter Miami, Nashville, and Austin will not be ranked in this case as there is not enough time to judge the teams just yet. The rest of the teams however are fair game. This is a very visual episode so we do recommend that you check out our YouTube so you can see the tier list as we go...2021-04-291h 48The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 51: MLS Fantasy Draft 2021And with the first pick, of the 2021 DP Pod MLS Fantasy Draft, Andrew Barnikel Jr selects... Well if you want to find out who was picked, then maybe you should listen to the episode. Yes you read that right we are doing an MLS Fantasy draft, but with a bit of a twist. We have determined a list of 15 criteria that must be met by the 15 players we are choosing, so one player per criterion. Then after we make our team we will be tracking their fantasy scores and seeing who made the best team!Lets go...2021-04-221h 06The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 50: MLS Predictions and Week 1 PreviewIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys (minus one host) get ready for week 1 of the MLS season! We're so glad we can say that MLS is going to be back that soon and no better way to start it off than with a quick preview of each week 1 game. The guys give their take on what they are most looking forward to seeing for each matchup in week 1. In addition, the guys are also making more predictions, and we all know how good we are at making predictions! We'll be making our predictions for the...2021-04-151h 35The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 49: Top 5 Players at Each PositionIn this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys give more fuel to the listeners to hate us, yes even more fuel for the Minnesota fans that already hate us. This episode is a look at OUR opinion of the top 5 players at each position heading into the 2021 MLS season. This episode I'm sure will be difficult for many to listen to without getting angry, but making these lists to please everybody is impossible, so just remember this is only our opinions and certainly not fact (unless you're Andrew in which case you think your opinion is law).2021-04-081h 25The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 48: Individual Team Deep Dives Part 3In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive for the 3rd and final time, and no we STILL have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 3 are; Sporting KC, Columbus Crew, Orlando City, Vancouver Whitecaps, Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami, and finally Colorado Rapids.For each team in the episode, including the reigning MLS champions, Columbus...2021-04-011h 40The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 47: Individual Team Deep Dives Part 2In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive for the 2nd time, and no we still have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 2 are; Atlanta United, NE Revolution, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders, CF Montreal, Austin FC, DC United, and finally Nashville SC.For each team in the episode, including the new boys on the block Austin...2021-03-251h 28The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 46: Individual Team Deep Dives Part 1In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive, and no we have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 1 are; NYCFC, LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Philadelphia Union, Minnesota United, FC Dallas, RBNY, LAFC, and finally Toronto FC.For each team in the episode, and yes even for FC Dallas even if one host refuses to recognize their existence, we're looking...2021-03-141h 35The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 45: Coach Carousel and Western Conference TransfersThe Designated Player's Podcast is back! In this episode we discuss all the coaching changes that have happened so far in the season for the western conference, as well as the western conference transfers that have been made (as of 2/28/2021). And don't worry, we gave grades so there's plenty of opportunity to tell us how we're wrong!Starting with the coaching changes, we take a look at the two new coaches in the western conference. We briefly go through each of the coaches and talk about how we think they will fair in the league during their...2021-03-111h 41The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 44: Coach Carousel and Eastern Conference TransfersThe Designated Player's Podcast is back! In this episode we discuss all the coaching changes that have happened so far in the season (as of 2/21/2021), as well as the eastern conference transfers that have been made. And don't worry, we gave grades so there's plenty of opportunity to tell us how we're wrong!Starting with the coaching changes, we take a look at some familiar faces, as well as some new faces in the league. We briefly go through each new coach and talk about how we think they will fair in the league during their first...2021-03-042h 10The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 43: The BIG MLS Quiz of 2020!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, we have our final episode of the season! What better way to wrap it up than with one giant MLS quiz, testing our knowledge (or lack thereof) of the 2020 season. This season felt like a millennium so let me be the first to say this was not an easy quiz. We also discuss the recent semifinal CCL game for LAFC, who now are set to face off with Tigres in the CCL final!We start off by talking CCL, more specifically LAFC as they are now representing MLS as t...2020-12-241h 32The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 42: MLS Cup Final Reactions, Trade Window, and End of Year Awards!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the Columbus Crew are your 2020 MLS champions! Congratulations to Columbus and your fans, a well deserved victory and a very good cap on a very interesting and weird season. We break down the game for you in case you missed it or want to hear our take on everything that happened. We also talk about trade day in MLS! You know that part of the beautiful game where you trade an international slot for GAM and/or TAM, classic. We talk about all the deals, most of them coming from new...2020-12-171h 05The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 41: USMNT Call-Up and MLS Roster Changes!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the holidays have come early, and big Greg has gifted us another exciting and young USMNT roster for the upcoming December camp! We break it down and tell you who we're excited to see and how we believe the team will line-up for the upcoming friendly. We also make sure to talk about the recent roster moves that a few of the teams in MLS has made. Finally we finish off with quick fire predictions as to who will win the remaining games in the conference semi-finals!If the...2020-12-031h 44The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 40: MLS Playoffs Round 1 Review!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, aka the Rodrigo Schlegel Fan Club, the guys recap quite possibly the best first round of playoff games in MLS history. Things were wild from the first play-in game up until the last game before we recorded (Portland-Dallas for those wondering). We talk about each of the games, and yes don't worry, we make sure to talk about the greatest PK shootout ever!Here you go Nashville and New England, this is your invitation to the MLS Cup Playoffs, welcome and try not to leave too soon. As we al...2020-11-261h 10The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 39: MLS Playoff Predictions - Round 1!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the guys make their picks for who will win their first round matchup in the MLS Cup Playoffs, as well as make their picks for the two eastern conference play-in games. Before any of that, we make sure to quickly recap the USMNT games from the last week.THE GOLDEN GENERATION FOR THE USMNT?!?! Hopefully not because we want to have even more talent in the future, however this is still quite possibly the most talented group of young US players we've ever seen to date. We briefly talk...2020-11-191h 20The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 38: MLS Predictions Comparison!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the guys take a look back at their predictions from the beginning of the season! This includes their bold takes, season standings, and their award winner predictions.If there is one saving grace in this episode, it might have to be the bold predictions for us, cause while there are some bad, bad takes, there are some that are pretty spot on if not perfectly spot on!Next we looked back at the standings predictions we made, way back in ye olden days (well at least it...2020-11-121h 10The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 37: Top 25 Players in MLS, 2010s Edition!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, the guys talk about the recent announcement of the MLS 25 greatest! We make our picks for who should be picked out of the 137 players that are available for those spots. Before we make our picks, we analyze the list of 137 and see who we're surprised to see included and who is missing from the list. Certainly some surprising names both present and missing!Finally we make our picks, but as we have done in the past we only look at the 2010's, meaning that we're not considering a...2020-11-051h 04The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 36: Pharmaceutical Soccer InterviewIn this episode, Adam sits down with Clay from the Pharmaceutical Soccer Podcast and chat about all things Nashville SC related. We discuss the early history of their podcast, thoughts and reflections on how Nashville's first official MLS season has gone as well as how their roster was built and whether or not they can lock down a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. As always with our guests we play a game of Who Am I and end off the episode with a look at how Nashville can add to their squad for the next few seasons. 2020-10-221h 23The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 35: Double Debuts and the Rest of the West!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, Connor returns and rejoins Adam and Andrew to talk about this week in MLS. We start with a moment of silence for the loss of Benny ball in DC, followed by some analysis on the pair of debuts from the Atlanta-NYRB game.We also make sure to discuss who we believe is going to grab the last three spots in the western conference with many teams close and in the running. Will a team like Vancouver sneak in, or will San Jose and the others stay hot enough to...2020-10-151h 12The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 34: The Savior of San Jose and Goalkeepers Galore!In this episode of the Designated Player's Podcast, Adam and Andrew talk about JT Marcinkowski's recent performances and his impact on San Jose's results against the Galaxy and LAFC, as well as debate who should be the starting keeper for the USMNT. Should it continue to be Zach Steffen? Or has Matt Turner performed well enough with New England to merit playing time? Does someone else entirely deserve the number 1 shirt?We end the episode with a discussion on who the current best team in the Eastern Conference is and Adam's weekly recap of all the e...2020-10-071h 01The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 33: Americans Abroad! Red Cards Galore!In this episode, the guys look at whether MLS teams can be considered overly reliant on one player, as well as some Americans Abroad and the future USMNT players you should be keeping an eye on and the staggering number of red cards that MLS referees seem to dish out. Is it too many?As always we end with our fantasy must haves and differential picks for the upcoming double game week. Let us know your thoughts/comments on the episode! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com...2020-09-241h 12The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 32: Defensive Struggles within MLS and Coaches in the Hot Seat!In this Full Episode, the guys sit down and talk about the biggest headlines from MLS in the past week. Defensive Struggles are plentiful around MLS this week, as Andrew breaks down Seattle's 7 goal rout over San Jose goal by goal. Also, Adam gives his thoughts on who's the next coach to follow Chris Armas out the door! As always, we end on our Fantasy MLS must-haves and Question of the Day! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/2020-09-161h 14The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 31: Armas Out, Matuidi and Reynoso's debut and Transfer Galore!In this episode Adam and Andrew discuss Chris Armas's departure from RBNY, Blaise Matuidi's and Emanuel Reynoso's debuts for Inter Miami CF and Minnesota United, as well as some current Ingoing/Outgoing transfers throughout the league! We were recently fortunate enough to be included at #16 on Feedspot's Top 30 MLS Podcasts! Be sure to check the full list using the link https://blog.feedspot.com/mls_podcasts/ and feel free to share it and help spread some of the awesome podcasting content coming out of this community! Thank you to Feedspot for including us! Have a th...2020-09-091h 10The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 30: MLS Post Tournament Week 1 Recap and Week 2 PreviewIn this episode, Adam and Andrew review the two biggest games post MLSisback tournament: Orlando vs Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers, as well as preview the two biggest matches coming up: New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC. We finish up with our biggest transfers in and out of the league and our fantasy segment where we discuss the Must Have players and differentials you need in your fantasy team! #TheDPPodcastHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!...2020-08-261h 24The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 29: Interview with MLS Pro Quincy Amarikwa!In this very Full Episode, the guys sit down with CURRENT MLS pro Quincy Amarikwa to talk about... well everything. This is definitely a long one, but it really is worth the listen! We talk about Quincy's playing career, his own podcast show (Perfect Soccer) and the Mental Strength League, as well as the Black Players for Change within MLS. In addition to all of that, we also make sure to play "Who Am I" as we do with all our guests, and introduce a new segment "The 2 minute drill" so make sure to find out how well Quincy...2020-08-193h 05The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 28: Timber Joey helps us Preview the MLS is Back Cup Final!In this Full Episode, the guys sit down with Timber Joey of the Portland Timbers! We talk about how he started with the club, and where things are now with the role. Some good stories in there about some of the Portland players that you'll definitely want to hear. We also made sure to talk a bit about Portland's upcoming appearance in the final of the MLS is Back tournament.Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show2020-08-111h 00The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 27: MLS is Back Semifinal PredictionsIn this Full Episode, the guys make their picks for the semifinal of the MLS is Back tournament! There are great games coming up as we find out who will be in the final of the tournament so don't miss out on us talking about every game. As well as the previews, the guys review the quarterfinal games that recently took place and give their takes on what happened in every game.Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show2020-08-051h 12The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 26: MLS is Back Knockout PredictionsIn this Full Episode, the guys make their picks for the knockout stage of the MLS is Back tournament! There are a lot of exciting games coming up as we get closer to the final of the tournament so don't miss out on us talking about every game. As well as the previews, the guys discuss the recent firing of Frank de Boer and other coaches on the hot seat. Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show2020-07-271h 25The Designated Players | An MLS PodcastEpisode 25: MLS is Back with Defenders of the Banc!In this Full Episode, the guys with special guest Defender of the Banc make their picks for the third games coming up in the MLS is Back Tournament, and talk about a few of the games that happened during week 2! This week had some really wild games so if you missed any of them be sure to check out our week 2 recaps this episode!Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show2020-07-221h 49