The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
@thedppod.bsky.social
Your home for all things MLS, past, present and future! Hosted by Andrew and Connor, members of Soccer Reporters since 2024
MLS Playoff Bracket Prediction is IN!
MLS Cup will be a showdown of the stars, but I cannot imagine Miami's backline stopping #LAFC
Join The DP Pod Bracket League to test your knowledge against us!
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MLS Cup will be a showdown of the stars, but I cannot imagine Miami's backline stopping #LAFC
Join The DP Pod Bracket League to test your knowledge against us!
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October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
MLS Playoff Bracket Prediction is IN!
MLS Cup will be a showdown of the stars, but I cannot imagine Miami's backline stopping #LAFC
Join The DP Pod Bracket League to test your knowledge against us!
bracket.mlssoccer.com/my-leagues?j...
MLS Cup will be a showdown of the stars, but I cannot imagine Miami's backline stopping #LAFC
Join The DP Pod Bracket League to test your knowledge against us!
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#RBNY must pick up some points tonight, and their depth will be tested.
Big match for Parker returning to the line up after a solid LC. Would love to see something big from Ngoma tonight.
VAMOS METRO!
Big match for Parker returning to the line up after a solid LC. Would love to see something big from Ngoma tonight.
VAMOS METRO!
August 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#RBNY must pick up some points tonight, and their depth will be tested.
Big match for Parker returning to the line up after a solid LC. Would love to see something big from Ngoma tonight.
VAMOS METRO!
Big match for Parker returning to the line up after a solid LC. Would love to see something big from Ngoma tonight.
VAMOS METRO!
Thursday Night Football is Here for #MLS, which means so are our predicitons!
After a weekend off, the race is as tight as ever. Is this where the script flips?
After a weekend off, the race is as tight as ever. Is this where the script flips?
July 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thursday Night Football is Here for #MLS, which means so are our predicitons!
After a weekend off, the race is as tight as ever. Is this where the script flips?
After a weekend off, the race is as tight as ever. Is this where the script flips?
Just did another great interview with NYRBII midfielder Adri Mehmeti about his time in #MLSNP and his development so far!
Always cool to see the future of MLS and chat about their goals and aspirations. Episode live next Monday, 6/30!
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Always cool to see the future of MLS and chat about their goals and aspirations. Episode live next Monday, 6/30!
www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz...
June 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Just did another great interview with NYRBII midfielder Adri Mehmeti about his time in #MLSNP and his development so far!
Always cool to see the future of MLS and chat about their goals and aspirations. Episode live next Monday, 6/30!
www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz...
Always cool to see the future of MLS and chat about their goals and aspirations. Episode live next Monday, 6/30!
www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz...
4 Subscribers away from 800 on YouTube!
If you aren't there already, what are you waiting for??
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If you aren't there already, what are you waiting for??
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June 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
4 Subscribers away from 800 on YouTube!
If you aren't there already, what are you waiting for??
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If you aren't there already, what are you waiting for??
www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz...
Olof Mellberg is DONE in #AllforCIty after just 15 matches.
While a lot of finger pointing can be done, how much of the blame does he deserve?
Video: youtu.be/fBa4WTX4s_I
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
While a lot of finger pointing can be done, how much of the blame does he deserve?
Video: youtu.be/fBa4WTX4s_I
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
June 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Olof Mellberg is DONE in #AllforCIty after just 15 matches.
While a lot of finger pointing can be done, how much of the blame does he deserve?
Video: youtu.be/fBa4WTX4s_I
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
While a lot of finger pointing can be done, how much of the blame does he deserve?
Video: youtu.be/fBa4WTX4s_I
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
6 more great midweek matches completely FREE to watch on #AppleTV tonight.
#Crew96 vs #EveryoneN is going on the dual screen next to #RBNY tonight. Must see football for sure.
Which match are you most excited for?
#Crew96 vs #EveryoneN is going on the dual screen next to #RBNY tonight. Must see football for sure.
Which match are you most excited for?
May 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
6 more great midweek matches completely FREE to watch on #AppleTV tonight.
#Crew96 vs #EveryoneN is going on the dual screen next to #RBNY tonight. Must see football for sure.
Which match are you most excited for?
#Crew96 vs #EveryoneN is going on the dual screen next to #RBNY tonight. Must see football for sure.
Which match are you most excited for?
🚨 Special Friday Pod Alert! 🚨
We sat down to chat about the #USMNT roster drop.
Inclusions, omissions, and reacting to some of the most wild takes on Christian Pulsiic
Take time off of AC Milan instead of USMNT? Give it a rest.
Live at 7pm tonight!
We sat down to chat about the #USMNT roster drop.
Inclusions, omissions, and reacting to some of the most wild takes on Christian Pulsiic
Take time off of AC Milan instead of USMNT? Give it a rest.
Live at 7pm tonight!
May 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🚨 Special Friday Pod Alert! 🚨
We sat down to chat about the #USMNT roster drop.
Inclusions, omissions, and reacting to some of the most wild takes on Christian Pulsiic
Take time off of AC Milan instead of USMNT? Give it a rest.
Live at 7pm tonight!
We sat down to chat about the #USMNT roster drop.
Inclusions, omissions, and reacting to some of the most wild takes on Christian Pulsiic
Take time off of AC Milan instead of USMNT? Give it a rest.
Live at 7pm tonight!
To our friends at @post90pod.bsky.social
It may be late by 2 years but we didnt forget.
With the new scarf wall finally erected, it's time we pay up. we will display the #NYCFC scarf for one recording session worth of episodes.
What happens to it after reorganization? Well find out 🤷♂️
It may be late by 2 years but we didnt forget.
With the new scarf wall finally erected, it's time we pay up. we will display the #NYCFC scarf for one recording session worth of episodes.
What happens to it after reorganization? Well find out 🤷♂️
May 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
To our friends at @post90pod.bsky.social
It may be late by 2 years but we didnt forget.
With the new scarf wall finally erected, it's time we pay up. we will display the #NYCFC scarf for one recording session worth of episodes.
What happens to it after reorganization? Well find out 🤷♂️
It may be late by 2 years but we didnt forget.
With the new scarf wall finally erected, it's time we pay up. we will display the #NYCFC scarf for one recording session worth of episodes.
What happens to it after reorganization? Well find out 🤷♂️
Big shout out to @kyleduncan_6 for a heck of a return tonight from the ACL injury
~ 90 minutes
~ 54 touches
~ 26/34 passing (76%)
~ 4 aerials won
~ 3/3 tackles (100% success rate)
~ Clean Sheet
More of this please!
~ 90 minutes
~ 54 touches
~ 26/34 passing (76%)
~ 4 aerials won
~ 3/3 tackles (100% success rate)
~ Clean Sheet
More of this please!
April 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Big shout out to @kyleduncan_6 for a heck of a return tonight from the ACL injury
~ 90 minutes
~ 54 touches
~ 26/34 passing (76%)
~ 4 aerials won
~ 3/3 tackles (100% success rate)
~ Clean Sheet
More of this please!
~ 90 minutes
~ 54 touches
~ 26/34 passing (76%)
~ 4 aerials won
~ 3/3 tackles (100% success rate)
~ Clean Sheet
More of this please!
Even as a young pro, #RBNY 2's Matty Dos Santos has dream opponents.
Who wouldn't want to play against the icons of the game at #InterMiamiCF?
Have a listen to our chat with him in this week's episode!
Video: youtu.be/8G6JGu5o8j4
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
Who wouldn't want to play against the icons of the game at #InterMiamiCF?
Have a listen to our chat with him in this week's episode!
Video: youtu.be/8G6JGu5o8j4
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Even as a young pro, #RBNY 2's Matty Dos Santos has dream opponents.
Who wouldn't want to play against the icons of the game at #InterMiamiCF?
Have a listen to our chat with him in this week's episode!
Video: youtu.be/8G6JGu5o8j4
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
Who wouldn't want to play against the icons of the game at #InterMiamiCF?
Have a listen to our chat with him in this week's episode!
Video: youtu.be/8G6JGu5o8j4
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
Cherundolo will be done at #LAFC at the end of the season.
While many are quick to point out his shortcomings in recent finals, his overall success is deserving of some praise.
Our thoughts on his legacy at LAFC 👇
Video: youtu.be/MnnJU50FRSI
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
While many are quick to point out his shortcomings in recent finals, his overall success is deserving of some praise.
Our thoughts on his legacy at LAFC 👇
Video: youtu.be/MnnJU50FRSI
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
April 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Cherundolo will be done at #LAFC at the end of the season.
While many are quick to point out his shortcomings in recent finals, his overall success is deserving of some praise.
Our thoughts on his legacy at LAFC 👇
Video: youtu.be/MnnJU50FRSI
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
While many are quick to point out his shortcomings in recent finals, his overall success is deserving of some praise.
Our thoughts on his legacy at LAFC 👇
Video: youtu.be/MnnJU50FRSI
Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod
@soccerreporters.bsky.social #MLS ballot week 9 is here.
1) Peglow's acrobatic brace for #DCUnited
2) Evanders brace to give #AllforCincy 3 points
1) Peglow's acrobatic brace for #DCUnited
2) Evanders brace to give #AllforCincy 3 points
April 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@soccerreporters.bsky.social #MLS ballot week 9 is here.
1) Peglow's acrobatic brace for #DCUnited
2) Evanders brace to give #AllforCincy 3 points
1) Peglow's acrobatic brace for #DCUnited
2) Evanders brace to give #AllforCincy 3 points
Pop art cards are a SICK addition to these #MLS Topps Finest packs.
Combine them with signature cards? EVEN BETTER!
Check out the whole pack opening video here!
youtu.be/rF3MwqKvlcM
#InterMiamiCF #NYCFC #LAGalaxy
Combine them with signature cards? EVEN BETTER!
Check out the whole pack opening video here!
youtu.be/rF3MwqKvlcM
#InterMiamiCF #NYCFC #LAGalaxy
April 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Pop art cards are a SICK addition to these #MLS Topps Finest packs.
Combine them with signature cards? EVEN BETTER!
Check out the whole pack opening video here!
youtu.be/rF3MwqKvlcM
#InterMiamiCF #NYCFC #LAGalaxy
Combine them with signature cards? EVEN BETTER!
Check out the whole pack opening video here!
youtu.be/rF3MwqKvlcM
#InterMiamiCF #NYCFC #LAGalaxy
Triple GGG coaching KDB was not something i knew I needed in my life until right now.
According to Fab, Chicago are in for KDB!
#CF97 MAKE IT HAPPEN
According to Fab, Chicago are in for KDB!
#CF97 MAKE IT HAPPEN
April 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Triple GGG coaching KDB was not something i knew I needed in my life until right now.
According to Fab, Chicago are in for KDB!
#CF97 MAKE IT HAPPEN
According to Fab, Chicago are in for KDB!
#CF97 MAKE IT HAPPEN
🚨BIG POD NEWS 🚨
The Designated Players have added Homegrowns to their roster.
So fortunate to have sat down today with Matty dos Santos from #RBNY 2 to chat about his pathway to pro, his favorite soccer memories, and SO MUCH MORE!
Episode live Monday 4/21 at 7pm!
The Designated Players have added Homegrowns to their roster.
So fortunate to have sat down today with Matty dos Santos from #RBNY 2 to chat about his pathway to pro, his favorite soccer memories, and SO MUCH MORE!
Episode live Monday 4/21 at 7pm!
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🚨BIG POD NEWS 🚨
The Designated Players have added Homegrowns to their roster.
So fortunate to have sat down today with Matty dos Santos from #RBNY 2 to chat about his pathway to pro, his favorite soccer memories, and SO MUCH MORE!
Episode live Monday 4/21 at 7pm!
The Designated Players have added Homegrowns to their roster.
So fortunate to have sat down today with Matty dos Santos from #RBNY 2 to chat about his pathway to pro, his favorite soccer memories, and SO MUCH MORE!
Episode live Monday 4/21 at 7pm!
Headed for another #MLS v #LigaMX final in CONCACAF Champions Cup.
My prediction is #InterMiamiCF taking on #CruzAzul!
My prediction is #InterMiamiCF taking on #CruzAzul!
April 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Headed for another #MLS v #LigaMX final in CONCACAF Champions Cup.
My prediction is #InterMiamiCF taking on #CruzAzul!
My prediction is #InterMiamiCF taking on #CruzAzul!
I have been openly vocal about my doubts on #RBNY's Noah Elie since joining last year. Great on the ball but defensively was suspect
He has shown up and shown out this season, continuing his strength on the ball and solidifying this back line. Very impressed, lets keep it going!
He has shown up and shown out this season, continuing his strength on the ball and solidifying this back line. Very impressed, lets keep it going!
April 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I have been openly vocal about my doubts on #RBNY's Noah Elie since joining last year. Great on the ball but defensively was suspect
He has shown up and shown out this season, continuing his strength on the ball and solidifying this back line. Very impressed, lets keep it going!
He has shown up and shown out this season, continuing his strength on the ball and solidifying this back line. Very impressed, lets keep it going!