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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Andrew Barnikel, Adam Tamburello, Connor Wright

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

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Episode 293: Can FC Cincinnati survive without...

The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast ·

2024/11/19

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 a potential Luciano Acosta exit from FC Cincinnati, Sporting KC's offseason moves, and lastly about Garth Lagerwey's comments about some recently sold players. Let us know your thoughts!Recorded on: 11/17/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow th...

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Episode 292: Was Inter Miami's season a failure??

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2024/11/14

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode recapping Inter Miami's season, Jim Curtin out in Philadelphia, and discussing if Rob Valentino should become the permanent head coach. Let us know your thoughts on all of these topics!Recorded on: 11/10/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social...

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Episode 291: MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Recap

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2024/11/12

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're back and this week we will be recapping all of the action from the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. DP Pod stock could not be any higher right now, but in addition to talking about both of our teams pulling off improbable upsets, we will also cover all other games, where we saw even more upsets as well. Let us know your thoughts on the playoffs so far!Recorded on: 11/10/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or r...

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Episode 290: MLS Exports Tierlist

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2024/11/07

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 the top 15 most expensive transfers out in MLS history. This has been a hot topic of debate on Twitter, so we wanted to toss our hat into the ring and give you our takes. Let us know what you think and what your tierlist would be!Recorded on: 11/2/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!&nbs...

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Episode 289: Reacting to our standings predictions

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2024/11/05

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're reacting to our beginning of the season standings predictions! If you haven't checked out our predictions, no worries, we go over our picks here, but if you want to hear more of our thought process, we suggest you take a listen to our earlier episodes on this topic. We talk through some teams in our standings predictions recap, so listen in if you want to hear our very brief thoughts on your team's perfor...

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Episode 288: What Went Wrong for DC United and...

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2024/10/30

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week start up the series where we talk about what went wrong for teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. This week we are focusing on the remaining Eastern Conference teams eliminated as of decision day, that being DC United and Philadelphia Union. We are going to come up with about 3 points we think drove the team to a lack of success this season and then expand on how it went wrong, and briefly what they can ...

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Episode 287: MLS to change to the European calendar??

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2024/10/28

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 the change to the European calendar that has been rumored for MLS, as well as Evander's recent Twitter comments, Nico Estevez to Austin, and Bruce Arena rumored to San Jose. Let us know your thoughts!Recorded on: 10/26/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: t...

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Episode 286: MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Previews!

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2024/10/24

In this episode, we react give our previews and predictions for the firs tround of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs!Recorded on: 10/20/24#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #lagalaxy #coloradorapids #realsaltlake #minnesotaunited #seattlesounders #houstondynamo #lafc #portlandtimbers #vancouverwhitecaps #columbuscrew #newyorkredbulls #fccincinnati #nycfc #orlandocitysc #charlottefc #intermiami #messi #atlantaunited #cfmontreal 1:38 - LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids3:57 - Real Salt Lake vs Minnesota Unite...

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Episode 285: Decision Day Reactions and Wildcard Game...

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2024/10/21

In this episode, we react to a crazy MLS Decision Day and give quick previews for the two wild card matches in each conference! Recorded on: 10/20/24#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #lafc #lagalaxy #atlantaunited #atlutd #fccincinnati #philadelphiaunion #cfmontreal #vancouverwhitecaps #portlandtimbers #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi 2:33 - Inter Miami Rotate Line Up in Points Record Game5:55 - Messi for MVP?8:09 - Should Inter Miami Be In The Club World Cup12:22 - Crazy De...

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Episode 284: What went wrong for the teams eliminated...

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2024/10/16

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week start up the series where we talk about what went wrong for teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. This week we are focusing on the Western Conference teams eliminated, that being San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting KC, St Louis City SC, FC Dallas, and Austin FC. We are going to come up with about 3 points we think drove the team to a lack of success this season and then expand on how it went wrong, and briefl...

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Episode 283: What went wrong for Toronto FC,...

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2024/10/14

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week start up the series where we talk about what went wrong for teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. This week we are focusing on the Eastern Conference teams eliminated as of the date of recording, that being Toronto FC, Nashville SC, New England Revolution, and Chicago Fire. We are going to come up with about 3 points we think drove the team to a lack of success this season and then expand on how it went ...

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Episode 282: MLS Playoffs. Who’s In and Who’s Out

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2024/09/25

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week, with only a couple games left in the season, we're discussing who will make the 2024 MLS playoffs. We are going to go team by team for those not clinched or eliminated and look at their remaining schedule to determine if they can either hold their position in a playoff spot, or will someone come and take their spot. Let us know what you think and who you think is making the playoffs!Recorded on: 9/24/2024 Let u...

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Episode 281: Gregg Berhalter coming back to MLS??

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2024/09/23

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 Vela back to LAFC, Mikey Varas the first ever head coach of San Diego FC, and lastly Gregg Berhalter rumored to be making his MLS return with the Chicago Fire. Let us know your thoughts on all of these topics!Recorded on: 9/22/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedp...

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Episode 279: Chicago Fire comeback win in 2009...

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2024/09/18

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 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 talking about Chicago's comeback win against New England in the 2009 conf...

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Episode 280: What if MLS got rid of the salary cap? |...

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2024/09/17

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 change, but we also want to hear what you think!Recorded on: 9/7/24Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: ht...

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Episode 278: Mauricio Pochettino officially the head...

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2024/09/11

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, and how competitive he can make the USMNT. Let us know your thoughts on this appointment and where you think he can take the USMNT to.Recorded on: 9/8/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails...

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Episode 277: Columbus forced to have a CB in goal, is...

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2024/09/09

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 talking about Vancouver's new DP Stuart Armstrong. A lot of controversy and a lot of changes, so let us know what you think!Recorded on: 9/8/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions ...

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Episode 276: Miracle in Montreal and Levesque Chop |...

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2024/09/04

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 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 talking about Toronto's miracle in Montreal and Seattle's Levesque Chop.R...

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Episode 275: How to fix Leagues Cup

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2024/09/02

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're each going to present a couple of arguments and discuss how it could help and how it could potentially be implemented. Some of these ideas are more realistic than others. Let us know your thoughts on ways that Leagues Cup could be improved!Recorded o...

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Episode 274: What If: MLS Removed The Superdraft? A...

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2024/08/26

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 foucses on What IF MLS Removed the Superdraft! Let us know how you think it would end in the comments or at the email below!Recorded on: 8/25/24#MLS #draft #mlssuperdraft #nwsl 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 6:05 - Negatives of No Draft7:41 - Less Reliant on C...

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