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- 1 weeks ago2h 20m
Episode 468: THE ULTIMATE 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART 2! GROUPS G through L!
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we will continue our previews of all the groups in the 2026 World Cup by taking a look at their coach, how they qualified, last result at a world cup, and lastly a player to watch for each team. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 5/25/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccinc...
- 1 weeks ago2h 0m
Episode 467: THE ULTIMATE 2026 WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART 1! GROUPS A F!
In this episode, we preview every team in groups A-F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Are any of these teams taking home the trophy? 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 3:54 - Group A 22:13 - Group B 47:12 - Group C 1:10:41 - Group D 1:29:17 - Group E 1:46:24 - Group F Recorded on: 5/24/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #...
- 2 weeks ago6 min
Episode 466: Philadelphia Union's CandyGate | 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 the Philadelphia Union's CandyGate. #MLS #MLSCup #mlscuppla...
- 2 weeks ago1h 28m
Episode 465: USMNT depth chart ahead of the World Cup
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we begin our coverage of the World Cup! We begin our coverage by taking a look at the current USMNT depth chart at all positions, giving our top 5 for each. Lastly, we make our predictions for the 26 man roster headed on the bus? to the World Cup. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy ...
- 3 weeks ago41 min
Episode 464: Miami can't win a game at home and Lewandowski rumors to Chicago Fire
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Lewandowski rumors to be joining the Chicago Fire, followed by James Rodriguez leaving Minnesota following the World Cup. Lastly, we talk Miami's winless streak at their brand new stadium. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccin...
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Episode 463: Predicting what MLS will look like 10 years from now
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're doing something new this time! We are going to be making a few predictions each of what MLS will look like 10 years from now, with the goal of reacting to this in 10 years and seeing how very, very wrong we were. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #co...
- May 6, 20268 min
Episode 462: Bill Hamid's Triple PK Debacle! MLS History Retold!
In this episode, MLS History RETURNS! We are diving into the story of the time Bill Hamid had to face 3 PKs back to back after encroaching off his line! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnes...
- May 4, 202656 min
Episode 461: Vancouver Whitecaps potential move and MLS Next Pro's Private Equity Deal
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about the Vancouver Whitecaps' potential takeover and move to Las Vegas, followed by MLS Next Pro's private equity deal to help make independent teams, and lastly finish with the LAFC protests in Switzerland by Grasshoppers fans. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #fo...
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