The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Andrew Barnikel, Connor Wright
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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

  1. 2026 World Cup Round 2 Group Stage Recap!

    2d ago

    2026 World Cup Round 2 Group Stage Recap!

    In this episode, we recap round 2 of the 2026 World Cup Group Stages!   0:00 - Scarf of the Week 1:47 - Group A 5:55 - Group B 10:10 - Group C 13:12 - Group D 20:54 - Group E 25:29 - Group F 28:18 - Group G 32:35 - Group H 36:24 - Group I 40:00 - Group J 43:08 - Group K/L Recorded on: 6/23/26 #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup #predictions #worldcup2026  Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media!  Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    49 min
  2. Episode 470: Recapping Matchday 1 of the World Cup

    Jun 19

    Episode 470: Recapping Matchday 1 of the World Cup

    In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are recapping all of the first matchday games for every team and giving our thoughts on any surprise results as well as some thoughts on the teams going forward. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 6/18/2026 #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup  Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media!  Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    1h 45m
  3. Episode 469: OUR 2026 WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE PREDICTIONS!

    Jun 8

    Episode 469: OUR 2026 WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE PREDICTIONS!

    In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we are making our predictions for the 2026 World Cup! We give our picks as well as how each team will perform for each game and come up with our final standings for each group as well as our analysis as to why each team will finish where. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 6/5/2026 #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup  Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media!  Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    1h 32m
  4. Episode 468: THE ULTIMATE 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART 2! GROUPS G through L!

    May 26

    Episode 468: THE ULTIMATE 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART 2! GROUPS G through L!

    In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we will continue our previews of all the groups in the 2026 World Cup by taking a look at their coach, how they qualified, last result at a world cup, and lastly a player to watch for each team. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 5/25/2026 #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup  Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media!  Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    2h 21m
  5. Episode 467: THE ULTIMATE 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART 1! GROUPS A through F!

    May 25

    Episode 467: THE ULTIMATE 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART 1! GROUPS A through F!

    In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we will be beginning our previews of all the groups in the 2026 World Cup by taking a look at their coach, how they qualified, last result at a world cup, and lastly a player to watch for each team. Let us know your thoughts! 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:54 - Group A 22:13 - Group B 47:12 - Group C 1:10:41 - Group D 1:29:17 - Group E 1:46:24 - Group F Recorded on: 5/24/2026 #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup  Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media!  Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    2h 1m
  6. Episode 466: Philadelphia Union's CandyGate | MLS History Retold

    May 20

    Episode 466: Philadelphia Union's CandyGate | MLS History Retold

    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 the Philadelphia Union's CandyGate. #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #ad Recorded on: 4/26/2026 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    7 min
  7. Episode 465: USMNT depth chart ahead of the World Cup

    May 18

    Episode 465: USMNT depth chart ahead of the World Cup

    In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we begin our coverage of the World Cup! We begin our coverage by taking a look at the current USMNT depth chart at all positions, giving our top 5 for each. Lastly, we make our predictions for the 26 man roster headed on the bus? to the World Cup. Let us know your thoughts! #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescup Recorded on: 5/15/2026   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    1h 29m
  8. Episode 464: Miami can't win a game at home and Lewandowski rumors to Chicago Fire

    May 13

    Episode 464: Miami can't win a game at home and Lewandowski rumors to Chicago Fire

    In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Lewandowski rumors to be joining the Chicago Fire, followed by James Rodriguez leaving Minnesota following the World Cup. Lastly, we talk Miami's winless streak at their brand new stadium. Let us know your thoughts! #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 #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescup Recorded on: 5/10/2026   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppod Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

    41 min
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