On The Designated Pundits we focus on happenings in Major League Soccer and the US Men's National Team. Our specialties include sportsbook picks, MLS betting articles, MLS predictions, season preview for each team, and weekly MLS gambling content. Join us on YouTube or however you listen to podcasts as we go LIVE every Monday at 9:30 PM ET with Major League Soccer news + stories of the week and Thursday 8:30 PM ET as we bring MLS gambling picks, MLS odds, and MLS predictions for each weekend ...
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Twitter home of 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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The Beer Money Podcast is Maine's #1 handicapping podcast. The guys sit down and pick their favorite games each week across multiple sports including NFL, NCAA, NBA, MLB, EPL, and pretty much anything with a line! We specialize in value and we specialize in winning. They didn't offer that as a genre, so I'm telling you. Come win some Beer Money with the boys!
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The reboot! Kevin Laramée of the Sports Podcasting Network is back talking about sports video games. Join him as he reviews, tests, tries, interviews, finds and talks sports video games. New ones, old ones, mobile, PC and console! Support us at https://patreon.com/sportspodcastingnetwork
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MLS Matchday 26 Predictions- Best Bets and Sportsbook Picks
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are previewing Major League Soccer Matchday 26. Bob, Alex, and Scott break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 26. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you the hottest…
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Episode 263: Emergency episode! Gregg is OUT as USMNT coach
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Gregg is OUT, and that means we are IN. Listen to this emergency, unedited Gregg out episode where we talk about Gregg's legacy, who we want as next manager, and what's next for Gregg's coaching career. Let us know what you think about the news and anything else we…
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MLS Week 25 Recap- Biggest Storylines from the Weekend
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Send us a Text Message. Bob and Scott are in the studio to discuss the past MLS week's action. We talk about home teams going undefeated, no away upsets, and some unreasonable results. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you the hottest stories, and another giving…
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Episode 262: MoFutbol TV joins us to talk about Carnell out and Hartel in at STL
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with special guest MoFutbol TV joining us to talk about lots of the recent news in STL including Bradley Carnell out as head coach, as well as Marcel Har…
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MLS Matchday 25 Predictions- Best Bets and Sportsbook Picks with Guest Russell McMurry
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are previewing Major League Soccer Matchday 25 with special guest Russell McMurry. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 25. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringin…
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Send us a Text Message. Bob and Scott are back to discuss some of the biggest storylines from this weekend's MLS action. Joined by Justin Blair, we touch on some big storylines to follow, and briefly recap the USMNT's quick exit from the Copa America. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weeken…
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Episode 261: USMNT are in BIG trouble | USMNT Copa America Recap
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT Copa America games against Bolivia and Panama, as well as previewing the US's final group stage game against Uruguay. The US started things off relatively well getting a win aga…
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MLS Matchday 23 Predictions- Best Bets and Sportsbook Picks with Guest Jose Tellez
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are previewing Major League Soccer Matchday 23 with special guest Jose Tellez from Golz.tv. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 23. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action an…
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week they're coming with a mid season recap on MLS action thus far. As we are just about at the halfway mark for most teams, we wanted to take a look at each team and give out a few accol…
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Send us a Text Message. Bob and Scott are back to discuss some of the biggest storylines from this weekend's MLS action. We talk about hot and cold teams, touch on some big storylines to follow, and briefly recap the USMNT's performance in the Copa America. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the …
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Episode 259: Should Weston McKennie come to MLS?
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this full episode covering the rumored move of Weston McKennie to FC Cincinnati. We talk about what this potential move means to MLS, what it means …
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MLS Picks- Matchday 21 Bets, Picks, and Predictions with the Designated Pundits
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are previewing Major League Soccer Matchday 21. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 21. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you the hottest stories, and anot…
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Episode 258: NE Revolution wild plane story and the brawl between West Ham and Columbus Crew fans | MLS History Retold
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! 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…
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Episode 257: USMNT recap and Copa America group stage preview
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT friendlies against Colombia and Brazil, as well as previewing the US's group stage in Copa America. Some have been panicking based on the recent results and we break down the ga…
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MLS Picks- Matchday 20 Bets, Picks, and Predictions with Special Guest Ryan Metivier
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are previewing Major League Soccer Matchday 20. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 20 with special guest Ryan Metivier. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing …
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Episode 256: Chucky Lozano joins San Diego FC as first marquee signing
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with continued talk of big names making moves in and out of the league. We start things off with the rumor of Marco Reus to the LA Galaxy, as well as the…
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Episode 255: Morris to Middlesbrough, Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul, and more
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league, as well as some coaches out after slow starts to the season. We start things off though recapp…
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MLS Half-Season Over and Under Performers- with Special Guest Favian Renkel
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by Favian Renkel to break down the first half of the MLS season. We talk about surprising team performances- over performers and under performers, while discussing how the 2024 MLS season has shaped up so far. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one reca…
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Player Acquisitions that Could Change MLS- News and Notes from Matchday 17
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are back- this time discussing major happenings from Major League Soccer's week 17. We bring in special guest Carson Lantz and discuss some big player signings to look forward to this summer! This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action an…
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MLS Picks- Matchday 17 Bets, Picks, and Predictions with the Designated Pundits
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are previewing Major League Soccer Matchday 17. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 17. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you the hottest stories, and anot…
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Episode 254: Twellman's failed move to England and Seattle's fan vote to keep the Sounders name| MLS History Retold
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! 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…
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Episode 253: USMNT Roster Breakdown
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're breaking down the recent USMNT roster release for the upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. We talk about who are some surprise additions, who was snubbed, and what we want to see from the upcoming…
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MLS Picks- Matchday 16 Bets, Picks, and Predictions with Special Guest Jeremy Peterman
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by Jeremy Peterman to preview Major League Soccer Matchday 16. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into MLS week 16. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you the…
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Episode 252: Marsch to Canada and Smith out at Nashville
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with a focus on coaches this episode. We start things off with a look into newly announced head coach of the Canada men's national team, Jesse Marsch. Wh…
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A Rocky Mountain Riot- News and Notes from Major League Soccer's Matchday 15
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Send us a Text Message. Bob and Scott are back, talking about the big storylines around MLS and week 15 action. We break down a shootout between RSL and Colorado, and other big news around Major League Soccer. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you the hottest st…
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Episode 251: Is Messi right about this MLS rule?
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with things kicking off with an unhappy Messi at a new MLS rule that impacted him in his recent game, as well as Suarez furious with a referee after he w…
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MLS Predictions- Matchday 15 Bets, Picks, and Notes with Special Guest JustSomeFooty
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by JustSomeFooty to preview Major League Soccer Matchday 15. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into the MLS Weekend. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you t…
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Episode 250: The Houston/Dallas rivalry in the 2007 playoffs and Twellman's bike | MLS History Retold
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! 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…
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Benteke Puts DC A-HEAD- News and Notes from MLS Matchday 13
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are back LIVE this Monday, May 13th as we break down news and notes from the week. We talk about Benteke's hat trick, some bets where we were WRONG, and other top news fro the week! This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing…
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Episode 249: Are Marco Reus and Sergio Ramos coming to MLS?
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with lots of big names potentially coming over to MLS in this summer transfer window, followed by Charlotte moving on from Copetti, and lastly talking th…
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MLS Predictions- Matchday 13 Bets, Picks, and Notes with Special Guest JustSomeFooty
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by JustSomeFooty to preview Major League Soccer Matchday 13. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into the MLS Weekend. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you t…
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Red Bulls' Messi Weekend- Updates from MLS Matchday 12
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits sound off on all the biggest MLS happenings of the weekend. We start with Red Bull losing 6-2 to Messi and Inter Miami, then discuss Philly dropping points two weeks in a row. We talk about defeats suffereat by Orlando and LAFC, and other news stories you should be following. This season The Designated…
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Episode 248: MLS Designated Players Tierlist
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're trying out a new series where we make tierlists! What better way to start this off than with making a tierlist ranking all teams by their designated player history. There have been some incredibly legendary a…
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MLS Predictions- Matchday 12 Bets, Picks, and Notes with Special Guest Russell McMurry
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by Russell McMurry to preview Major League Soccer Matchday 12 We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into the MLS Weekend. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and bringing you …
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Episode 247: Is MLS trying to kill USL?
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the Premier League possibly adopting a salary cap, and lastly covering the mayor of Indianapolis stating his intentions for the city to gain an MLS …
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Toronto FC's Big Week- News, Notes, and Reactions from Matchday 11 Major League Soccer
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are back to discuss this week's Major League Soccer games. We break down Toronto FC's big week at the hands of a draft pick, LA Galaxy laying down in Austin, and Seattle Sounders' big slump. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend’s action and…
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MLS Predictions- Matchday 11 Bets, Picks, and Notes for Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by Jerald Lucas and Jacob aka PickManagement to preview Major League Soccer Matchday 11. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations headed into the MLS Weekend. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend…
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Episode 246: The NE Revolution's traveling bunny and the most exciting meaningless game ever | MLS History Retold
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! 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…
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2 Straight for New York City- News, Notes, and Reactions from MLS Matchday 10
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are back to discuss everything from Major League Soccer's Matchday 10. We talk about NYCFC and their 5 game homestand, discuss some of our picks from last weekend, and talk about some emerging storylines. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weeken…
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Episode 245: Is MLS in trouble if La Liga and the Premier League come to the US?
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the proposed "icon rule", San Diego FC implementing a school as part of their academy, and European teams being allowed to play games in the US. We …
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Episode 92 - (P) Diddler on the Roof
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MLS Predictions- Matchday 10 Picks with Special Guest Jeremy Peterman
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are back to talk Major League soccer picks for this weekend. We have some MLS bets with the best odds headed into matchday 10. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend's actions and bringing you the hottest stores, and another giving great pick…
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Episode 244: David Beckham's first MLS game is a 9 goal thriller, and the Rico Stomp | MLS History Retold
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! 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…
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Inter Miami's Return to Form- News, Notes, and Reactions from MLS Matchday 9
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Send us a Text Message. The guys break down the biggest stories around Major League Soccer, including a recap of last weekend's picks, Inter Miami with a statement win, and a crazy MLS After Dark weekend. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend's actions and bringing you the hottest stores…
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Episode 243: Explaining the new MLS roster rule changes
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the new roster rule changes to be implemented in summer 2024, Emanuel Reynoso disappearing from Minnesota AGAIN, and MLS nearly being fully knocked …
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MLS Predictions - Matchday 9 Bets, Picks, and Notes for Saturday, April 13, 2024
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are welcoming back Columbus Crew reporter Jerald Lucas to discuss some great sportsbook bets as we preview Major League Soccer's Matchday 9. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations around MLS week 9 action. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two s…
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Can Sounders Be Relevant?- News, Notes, and Reactions from MLS Matchday 8
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Send us a Text Message. The guys break down the biggest stories around Major League Soccer, including a recap of last weekend's picks, Seattle Sounders making a statement, and a wild week of goals in MLS. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you two shows a week- one recapping the weekend's actions and bringing you the hottest stores…
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Episode 242: Is MLS Next Pro bad for lower league soccer in the US?
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the Cucho suspension, renderings of NE's potential new soccer specific stadium, and lastly covering recent comments made about MLS Next Pro and thei…
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MLS Predictions- Matchday 8 Bets, Picks, and Notes for Saturday April 6, 2024
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Send us a Text Message. The Designated Pundits are joined by Philadelphia beat reporter Jose Roberto Nunez to discuss some great sportsbook bets as we preview Major League Soccer's Matchday 8. We break down a few matches, place wagers, and talk about our expectations around MLS week 8 action. This season The Designated Pundits will be bringing you …
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Episode 241: Cuauhtémoc Blanco joins the Chicago Fire, and the Pachuca/Houston Dynamo rivalry | MLS History Retold
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Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! 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…
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