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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Andrew Barnikel, Adam Tamburello, Connor Wright

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 471

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 285: Decision Day Reactions and Wildcard Game Previews!

Season 5 · Episode 78

Monday, October 21, 2024 • Duration 29:53

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 Game
5:55 - Messi for MVP?
8:09 - Should Inter Miami Be In The Club World Cup
12:22 - Crazy Decision Day in LA!
17:25 - Atlanta United Sneak Into The Playoffs!
22:25 - Previewing CF Montreal vs Atlanta United
24:28 - Previewing Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers

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Episode 275: How to fix Leagues Cup

Season 5 · Episode 70

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 01:03:47

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 on: 9/1/2024

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Episode 185: MLS Playoffs. Who’s In and Who’s Out | Western Conference

Season 3 · Episode 47

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 • Duration 49:58

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 MLS playoffs. We are going to go team by team 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. This episode we are focusing on the Western Conference so if your favorite team is in the Eastern Conference, make sure to check out our last episode to find out what we think will happen. Let us know what you think and who you think is making the playoffs!

Recorded on: 9/24/2023

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Episode 184: MLS Playoffs. Who’s In and Who’s Out | Eastern Conference

Season 3 · Episode 46

Monday, September 25, 2023 • Duration 44:37

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 MLS playoffs. We are going to go team by team 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. This episode we are focusing on the Eastern Conference so if your favorite team is in the Western Conference, make sure to tune in next episode to find out what we think will happen. Let us know what you think and who you think is making the playoffs!

Recorded on: 9/24/2023

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Episode 183: Top 10 Homegrowns in MLS History | Top 10 Series

Season 3 · Episode 45

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 • Duration 01:04:18

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. We'll just be honest with you here, this episode is a mess. Lists are wrong, data is wrong, but hopefully the humor in it all is right. And as you 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 homegrowns in MLS history, from eurosnob legend Deandre Yedlin to eurosnob legend Jesus Ferreira. Let us know your top 10 and what you think of our picks!

Recorded on: 9/17/2023

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Episode 182: Jorge Villafaña in Sueño MLS and Danny Dichio Causes Seat Cushions to Fly | MLS History Retold

Season 3 · Episode 45

Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 26:21

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 Jorge Villafaña winning the first edition of Sueño MLS and subsequently getting a spot in the Chivas USA academy, followed by Danny Dichio FINALLY scoring Toronto FC's first ever goal causing Toronto fans to throw their seat cushions in excitement.

Recorded on: 9/17/2023

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Episode 181: Dario Sala's Punch on Hunter Freeman and Houston Wins MLS Cup in First Year | MLS History Retold

Season 3 · Episode 44

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 • Duration 23:26

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 Dario Sala's punch on Hunter Freeman following FC Dallas' playoff tie against the Colorado Rapids, followed by the Houston Dynamo winning MLS Cup in its first ever season!

Recorded on: 9/11/2023

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Episode 180: Eskandarian's Celebration vs RBNY and Brian Ching's Bicycle Kick vs DCU | MLS History Retold

Season 3 · Episode 43

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 • Duration 18:59

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 Alecko Eskandarian's iconic celebration against the newly named New York Red Bulls, followed by Brian Ching's bicycle kick vs DC United in the 86th minute to clinch the playoffs for Houston Dynamo!

Recorded on: 9/5/2023

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Episode 179: Leagues Cup Recap

Season 3 · Episode 42

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 • Duration 47:35

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're recapping the Leo Messi Cup... sorry I mean League's Cup! This tournament was extremely exciting and brought memorable moment after memorable moment, and we want to try and cover it all. We talk about the most surprising team, most disappointing team, what can be improved for next year, and we talk about whether League's Cup was a success. In addition, we read through some HOT takes on Twitter about League's Cup and give our thoughts on these pieces of philosophical genius. Let us know what you thought of League's Cup!

Recorded on: 8/20/2023

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