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Episode 493: Reacting to the USMNT October Camp Roster
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're reacting to the USMNT roster for the September & October camp. This is quite the mixed roster including some of the mainstays, some guys on the second team, and a bunch of new faces, especially some youngsters with massive potential. We break down every player called up and give you our thoughts. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #for...
- 5 days ago1h 1m
Episode 492: MLS Combined Best XI Challenge! | MLS Games
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're bringing the games back! This week we are going to be doing a street interview favorite, a combined best XI between two legendary MLS sides. We will cover 1) 2022 LAFC and 2018 Atlanta combined XI, 2) 2013 RBNY and 2018 RBNY combined XI, and 3) 2017 Toronto and 2023 Columbus combined XI. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf9...
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Episode 491: Eric Hassli wondergoal vs Seattle and the Houston Dynamo's historic 33 game home unbeaten run | 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 Eric Hassli's sensational wondergoal against rivals Seattle...
- 1 weeks ago59 min
Episode 490: MLS is FULLY BACK in US Open Cup and US Soccer takes over the youth program
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're discussing MLS fully rejoining the US Open Cup with all sides being involved again, and the guys have some heavy debate about the changes. What does this mean for the tournament and how does it compare with Leagues Cup now? Next we talk about US Soccer taking over the youth system, bringing it under one unified organization. Will this have knock on effects for youth development in the country. Let us know...
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Episode 489: Recapping a MASSIVE MLS summer transfer window!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're recapping the busy MLS summer transfer window. We'll recap our winners and losers of the window, our favorite move of the window, and lastly our least favorite move of the window. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited...
- 3 weeks ago1h 23m
Episode 488: Jovelic, Navarro, Wolff and More HUGE MLS MOVES!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're covering even more transfers from the summer transfer window, and it has been super busy. We're talking incoming transfers such as Georginio Wijnaldum to RSL, Dejan Joveljic to Seattle, as well as some outgoing moves, such as Luca Bombino to Stoke City and Kevin Kelsy to Rangers. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chica...
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Episode 487: Embolo to Atlanta, Sanchez to Montreal, McKenzie to Philly, and More MASSIVE MLS Moves!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're covering more transfers from the summer transfer window, and boy have there been some big moves. We're talking the ongoing transfer saga involving Breel Embolo to Atlanta, Mark McKenzie's return to Philly, Santi Rodriguez's rumored return to MLS through Columbus, and much more. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicago...
- 4 weeks ago47 min
Episode 486: Discussing the new proposed Nations League and MLS playoff structure
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS and World soccer news. We start off by covering the proposed new Nations League that would see CONCACAF and UEFA combine as a rebellion against FIFA after their recent controversies. Speaking of controversies, we finish things off by talking about the proposed new MLS playoff structure. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc ...
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