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The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
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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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October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Very excited to get to another #MLSNP interview with NYRB 2 goalkeeper Aidan Stokes tomorrow!

Have any questions for the young shot stopper?

Let us know and we'll get them in the queue!

#RBNY
August 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
#MLS Week 30 predictions are HERE!

Down to the wire, which matches are we most looking forward to this weekend?
August 23, 2025 at 8:48 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!
August 16, 2025 at 11:32 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?
July 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Schedule prevented us from posting pre match, but mid week #MLS predictions are in!
June 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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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June 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
4 Subscribers away from 800 on YouTube!

If you aren't there already, what are you waiting for??

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June 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
June 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Officially official. 1 scarf for EVERY #MLS team (plus some others)

A 5+ year goal has finally been achieved!
June 4, 2025 at 9:51 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?
May 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#MLS Predictions are here!

A huge downfall last week, can the guys pick it up in this weekend of fixtures?
May 24, 2025 at 5:34 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!
May 23, 2025 at 1:34 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 🤷‍♂️
May 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Never too late for a #MLS Week 12 Predictions Drop!

How do you think this week's games will turn out?
May 10, 2025 at 5:36 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!
April 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 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
April 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
@soccerreporters.bsky.social #MLS ballot week 9 is here.

1) Peglow's acrobatic brace for #DCUnited

2) Evanders brace to give #AllforCincy 3 points
April 21, 2025 at 3:50 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
April 20, 2025 at 11:35 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
April 16, 2025 at 3:56 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!
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Watching Brian White score AGAIN for #VWFC while #RBNY are on striker #235345 trying to score just one goal against 10 man Orlando
April 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Headed for another #MLS v #LigaMX final in CONCACAF Champions Cup.

My prediction is #InterMiamiCF taking on #CruzAzul!
April 10, 2025 at 10:08 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!
April 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM