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
436 episodes
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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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 #...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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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 Toronto FC's 2026 season with Corey Brady!Recorded on: 2/1/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinna...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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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 RSL's 2026 season with Mattey Casey from Royal Riot Podcast!Recorded on: 2/2/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chica...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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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 #...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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48:27
Episode 422: A Not So Deep Dive Into New England Revolution's 2026 Season ft Caleb Pongratz
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Seattle Sounders' 2026 season with Nat from Futbol is Life!Recorded on: 1/31/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #c...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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36:04
Episode 421: A Not So Deep Dive Into The Vancouver Whitecaps' 2026 Season ft AFTN!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps' 2026 season with Michael from AFTN!Recorded on: 1/24/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chic...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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48:45
Episode 420: A Not So Deep Dive Into Nashville SC's 2026 Season ft Ben Wright from SixOneFive Soccer!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Nashville SC' 2026 season with Ben from SixOneFive Soccer!Recorded on: 1/31/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #ch...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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29:14
Episode 419: A Not So Deep Dive Into LA Galaxy's 2026 Season ft COC Network!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the LA Galaxy's 2026 season with Dylan and Mila from COC NetworkRecorded on: 1/27/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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40:54
Episode 418: A Not So Deep Dive Into FC Cincinnati's 2026 Season ft The Flyin Lion Podcast!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into FC Cincinnati's 2026 season with Ryan from the Flyin Lion Podcast!Recorded on: 1/24/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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25:05
Episode 417: A Not So Deep Dive Into LAFC's 2026 Season ft Defenders of the Banc!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into LAFC's 2026 season with JR from Defenders of the Banc!Recorded on: 1/24/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofir...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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33:29
Episode 416: A Not So Deep Dive Into Inter Miami's 2026 Season ft Battered Herons!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into Inter Miami's 2026 season with the Battered Herons!Recorded on: 1/26/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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39:13
Episode 415: A Not So Deep Dive Into San Diego FC's 2026 Season ft The SDF Bros!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into San Diego FC's 2026 season with the SDF Bros!Recorded on: 1/25/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccinc...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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41:25
Episode 414: A Not So Deep Dive Into The Philadelphia Union's 2026 Season ft Jose Nunez!
In this episode, we take a not so deep dive into the Philadelphia Union's 2026 season with Jose Nunez! Recorded on: 1/24/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chica...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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33:40
Episode 413: The Evolution of MLS ft Andrew Wiebe!
In this episode, we take sit down with MLS on Apple TV's Andrew Wiebe to chat about the evolution of MLS since his time started in 2011!!Recorded on: 1/28/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlott...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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55:54
Episode 412: 2025 MLS Statistical Best XI!
In this episode, we dove into the numbers to find out which players REALLY were the best of the best in MLS in 2025! Which players are you shocked by? Which players were still snubbed? Let us know!Recorded on: 12/30/25#MLS #MLSC...
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Season 6
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Episode 105
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28:22
Episode 411: Our very early thoughts on the MLS winter transfer window
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're ending off season 6 with just a little more MLS news. This week we're talking about Vancouver's talks of almost moving and also a new stadium, followed by ...
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Season 6
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Episode 104
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42:34