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
444 episodes
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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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 #...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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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...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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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...
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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 Colorado Rapids' 2026 season with Mitchel from Commerce City Radio!Recorded on: 2/1/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97...
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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 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...
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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 New England Revs' 2026 season with Caleb Pongratz!Recorded on: 1/31/26#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofir...
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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
