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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 273: Recapping the MLS Summer Transfer Window

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2024/08/21

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this covering most of the remaining summer transfer window moves. We're talking about lots of moves that almost happened, we talk about some players on their way out, and of course we're talking about some new players from this window. If we didn't cover your team's moves this episode, check out...

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Episode 272: MLS Goal of the Year Tierlist

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2024/08/15

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!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 all of the goal of the years in MLS history. There have been some absolute world class bangers history and some that arguably can be scored at the local park. If you are interested in seeing the tierlist as it is made, make sure to check out ...

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Episode 271: New England's busy transfer window, LAFC...

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2024/08/12

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league. We're covering the flurry of transfer activity over the last few weeks including moves from New England, LAFC, Montreal, Columbus, and more. We give our thoughts on how the new additions will fit into the team and then we talk about what dire...

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Episode 270: Leagues Cup review and new signings in MLS

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2024/08/07

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week covering the latest week in Leagues Cup. We start things off with coverage of this last week in Leagues Cup including discussion what teams are underperforming and overperforming, some of our favorite moments so far, and some top individual performers thus far. Let us know what y...

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Episode 269: The 2008 MLS Cup playoffs ft Into the...

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2024/08/05

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history, but this week we're joined by Into the Crewniverse! 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 sto...

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Episode 268: How is Leagues Cup stacking up against...

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2024/07/29

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week being mostly Leagues Cup, with some new signings sprinkled in at the end. We're talking about Don Garber's recent comments about the US Open Cup, and how the tournament compares to Leagues Cup in it's early stage. We also cover the debate over attendance in Leagues Cup and US Ope...

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Episode 267: Leagues Cup Group Stage Preview Part 2

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2024/07/24

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving all teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for group I through group O. For predictions for the beginning groups, give the previous episode a listen, it's already out! We've gone through each team and listed their current posi...

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Episode 266: Leagues Cup Group Stage Preview Part 1

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2024/07/22

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving all teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for the group stages through group H. For predictions for the remaining groups, give the next episode a listen. We've gone through each team and listed their current position in the s...

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Episode 265: Sammy the Sounders casket and RBNY GK...

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2024/07/17

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!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 ...

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Episode 264: Top 10 Foreign MLS Coaches in History ft...

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2024/07/15

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10, but this week we are joined by a special guest, The Wormburner Podcast! As previous listeners will know, there is nothing we like more than yelling at each other and being yelled at by you, so what better way to entice that then by rating top 10s. This week, we will be giving our picks for the top 10 foreign m...

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Episode 263: Emergency episode! Gregg is OUT as USMNT...

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2024/07/11

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Gregg is OUT, and that means we are IN. Listen to this emergency, unedited Gregg out episode where we talk about Gregg's legacy, who we want as next manager, and what's next for Gregg's coaching career. Let us know what you think about the news and anything else we talk about this episodeRecorded on: 7/10/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions o...

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Episode 262: MoFutbol TV joins us to talk about...

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2024/07/08

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with special guest MoFutbol TV joining us to talk about lots of the recent news in STL including Bradley Carnell out as head coach, as well as Marcel Hartel joining as a designated player. Following that, we talk about the Fidel Barajas move to Chivas Guadalajara and Julian Carranza to Feyenoord. Wer...

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Episode 261: USMNT are in BIG trouble | USMNT Copa...

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2024/07/01

Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT Copa America games against Bolivia and Panama, as well as previewing the US's final group stage game against Uruguay. The US started things off relatively well getting a win against Bolivia before completely collapsing against Panama. The team is in trouble and needs a big result against Uruguay to get out of this mess. Let...

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Episode 260: MLS mid season recap

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2024/06/26

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're coming with a mid season recap on MLS action thus far. As we are just about at the halfway mark for most teams, we wanted to take a look at each team and give out a few accolades. We start things off covering some of the most under or over performing teams, some breakout players, and more. Afterwards we give out mid season awards such as Defender of the year, Coach of the year, and MVP. Let us know your...

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Episode 259: Should Weston McKennie come to MLS?

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2024/06/24

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this full episode covering the rumored move of Weston McKennie to FC Cincinnati. We talk about what this potential move means to MLS, what it means to the USMNT, and lastly whether or not MLS and the USMNT can both grow or if one needs to fail for the other to succeed. There are many divisive thoughts on this topic, so let us know your thoughts on the situation!Recorded on: 6/2...

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Episode 258: NE Revolution wild plane story and the...

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2024/06/19

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 a wild plane story in which NE Revs coaches had to restrain...

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Episode 257: USMNT recap and Copa America group stage...

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2024/06/17

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT friendlies against Colombia and Brazil, as well as previewing the US's group stage in Copa America. Some have been panicking based on the recent results and we break down the games to see if the anger and panic is justified. We also talk a bit about Gregg's tactics and whether he has the ability to take the US team deep into tournaments. Lastly we preview the group stage for the USMNT ahead of Copa America...

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Episode 256: Chucky Lozano joins San Diego FC as...

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2024/06/14

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with continued talk of big names making moves in and out of the league. We start things off with the rumor of Marco Reus to the LA Galaxy, as well as the discovery fee that was paid to Charlotte FC. Is the discovery rule hurting MLS? Next we talk about expansion side San Diego FC's first marquee signing, that of Chucky Lozano. What does this mean for the club and its fans? Lastly, w...

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Episode 255: Morris to Middlesbrough, Giakoumakis to...

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2024/06/12

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league, as well as some coaches out after slow starts to the season. We start things off though recapping the CONCACAF Champions League final where Columbus lost to Pachuca. Is MLS still behind Liga MX or was there another reason for the loss? Next we stay in Columbus and talk Aidan Morris's rumored move to Middlesbrough. Lastly, we...

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Episode 254: Twellman's failed move to England and...

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2024/05/30

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 Taylor Twellman's failed move to Preston North End in Engla...

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