In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're recapping all of the action from the MLS Cup Playoffs Conference finals and then giving an in depth preview of the MLS Cup Final! We'll start out by recapping the latest round of matchups in the playoffs which set us up for the teams to face off in the final. After that we will be going into a deep dive into the MLS Cup Final between the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls. Let us know your picks and your thoughts! #ad Recorded on: 12/1/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with ques ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about even more coaching changes including the departure of John Herdman from Toronto FC, Nick Cushing from NYCFC, and Vanni Sartini from the Vancouver Whitecaps. Let us know your thoughts! #ad Recorded on: 12/1/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/T ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week start up the series where we talk about what went wrong for teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. This week we are focusing on the Western Conference teams eliminated, that being San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting KC, St Louis City SC, FC Dallas, and Austin FC. We are going to come up with about 3 points we think drove the team to a lack of success this season and then expand on how it went wrong, and briefly what they can do to fix it. Let us know what you think went wrong, and how they can fix things for ne ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about Vela back to LAFC, Mikey Varas the first ever head coach of San Diego FC, and lastly Gregg Berhalter rumored to be making his MLS return with the Chicago Fire. Let us know your thoughts on all of these topics! Recorded on: 9/22/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter ..read more

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 the NE Revolution carrying around a $5K stuffed animal bunny around with them, followed by a meaningless game between the NE Revolution and Toronto FC which saw a ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're recapping all of the action from the MLS Cup Playoffs Conference semi-finals and then talking about our favorite podcast topic... predictions! We'll start out by recapping the latest round of matchups in the playoffs which featured a few more upsets and an 8 goal thriller. After that we will be making our MLS Cup Conference finals predictions. Potentially more upsets to come in next round? Listen in to find out. Let us know your picks and your thoughts! Recorded on: 11/25/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or r ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about a slew of new coach hires including the rumored arrival of Javier Mascherano coming into Inter Miami for the recently departed Tata Martino, Eric Quill in at FC Dallas, and Olof Mellberg joining St Louis City. Lastly we cover the record breaking signing of striker Kevin Denkey by FC Cincinnati. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 11/23/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or c ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about our favorite podcast topic... predictions! This time by we're making our MLS Cup Conference Semifinals predictions for both the east and the west. A couple of really exciting matchups and even some upset picks from the hosts. Let us know your picks and your thoughts! Recorded on: 11/17/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitte ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode talking about a potential Luciano Acosta exit from FC Cincinnati, Sporting KC's offseason moves, and lastly about Garth Lagerwey's comments about some recently sold players. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 11/17/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Th ..read more

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this episode recapping Inter Miami's season, Jim Curtin out in Philadelphia, and discussing if Rob Valentino should become the permanent head coach. Let us know your thoughts on all of these topics! Recorded on: 11/10/2024   Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right!   Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.com Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagr ..read more