
The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast
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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In this episode, we chat about the biggest news stories from MLS this week! Messi and Alba cause some All Star Game drama, LAFC pursue Heung Min Son, Vancouver are closing in on Thomas Muller, Columbus get their guy in Wessam Abou Ali, and RSL get some much needed defensive help! Recorded on: 7/28/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlsc
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we"re preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for phase one, specifically the western teams this episode. For predictions for the remaining
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we"re preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for phase one, specifically the eastern teams this episode. For predictions for the remaining

Episode 369: Rodrigo de Paul rumored to join Inter Miami and Troy Lesesne out in DC
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we"re talking about more MLS news! First we"re talking about DC United sacking Troy Lesesne and already having his replacement ready immediately in René Weiler. Next we talk about the rumor of Rodrigo de Paul coming over to Inter Miami t
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we"re recapping the Club World Cup in its entirety this time! Now that all MLS sides have finished their participation in this tournament, we"re here to recap how MLS performed and where it leaves MLS standing on the world stage. We also
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. 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