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Episode 276: Miracle in Montreal and Levesque Chop | MLS History Retold
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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 abou…
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Episode 275: How to fix Leagues Cup
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the conclusion of the 2024 Leagues Cup being the perfect time for us to talk about some ways we can improve the tournament. We're each going to present a couple of arguments and discuss how it could help and how it could potentially …
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Episode 274: What If: MLS Removed The Superdraft? A New Series!
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In this episode, we introduce a new series called "What If"! Here we take a hypothetical situation and play it out in a positive and negative light to figure out what exactly would happen if it actually came to fruition. This episode foucses on What IF MLS Removed the Superdraft! Let us know how you think it would end in the comments or at the emai…
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Episode 273: Recapping the MLS Summer Transfer Window
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with this covering most of the remaining summer transfer window moves. We're talking about lots of moves that almost happened, we talk about some players on their way out, and of course we're talking about some new players from this windo…
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Episode 272: MLS Goal of the Year Tierlist
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're back making more tierlists! What better way to make the return to this series than with making a tierlist ranking all of the goal of the years in MLS history. There have been some absolute world class bangers history and some that arguably can be scored at the local park. If you are intereste…
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Episode 271: New England's busy transfer window, LAFC getting stronger, and more MLS silly season recap
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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. We're covering the flurry of transfer activity over the last few weeks including moves from New England, LAFC, Montreal, Columbus, and more. We give our thoughts on how the new ad…
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Episode 270: Leagues Cup review and new signings in MLS
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week covering the latest week in Leagues Cup. We start things off with coverage of this last week in Leagues Cup including discussion what teams are underperforming and overperforming, some of our favorite moments so far, …
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Episode 269: The 2008 MLS Cup playoffs ft Into the Crewniverse | MLS History Retold
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history, but this week we're joined by Into the Crewniverse! 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 res…
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Episode 268: How is Leagues Cup stacking up against the US Open Cup
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in recent news with the focus of this week being mostly Leagues Cup, with some new signings sprinkled in at the end. We're talking about Don Garber's recent comments about the US Open Cup, and how the tournament compares to Leagues Cup in it's early stage. We …
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Episode 267: Leagues Cup Group Stage Preview Part 2
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving all teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for group I through group O. For predictions for the beginning groups, give the previous episode a listen, it's already …
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Episode 266: Leagues Cup Group Stage Preview Part 1
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving all teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for the group stages through group H. For predictions for the remaining groups, give the next episode a listen. We've go…
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Episode 265: Sammy the Sounders casket and RBNY GK Danny Cepero scores | MLS History Retold
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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 abou…
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Episode 264: Top 10 Foreign MLS Coaches in History ft The Wormburner Podcast
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10, but this week we are joined by a special guest, The Wormburner Podcast! 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. …
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Episode 263: Emergency episode! Gregg is OUT as USMNT coach
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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 talk about this episode Recorded on: 7/10/2024 Let us know your thoughts and if we g…
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Episode 262: MoFutbol TV joins us to talk about Carnell out and Hartel in at STL
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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 Hartel joining as a designated player. Following that, we talk about the Fidel Barajas m…
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Episode 261: USMNT are in BIG trouble | USMNT Copa America Recap
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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 against Bolivia before completely collapsing against Panama. The team is in trouble and …
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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 accolades. We start things off covering some of the most under or over performing teams, s…
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Episode 259: Should Weston McKennie come to MLS?
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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 to the USMNT, and lastly whether or not MLS and the USMNT can both grow or if one nee…
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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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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 abou…
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Episode 257: USMNT recap and Copa America group stage preview
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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 games to see if the anger and panic is justified. We also talk a bit about Gregg's tact…
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Episode 256: Chucky Lozano joins San Diego FC as first marquee signing
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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 discovery fee that was paid to Charlotte FC. Is the discovery rule hurting MLS? Next…
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Episode 255: Morris to Middlesbrough, Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul, and more
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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 recapping the CONCACAF Champions League final where Columbus lost to Pachuca. Is MLS still …
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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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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 abou…
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Episode 253: USMNT Roster Breakdown
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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 friendlies. We also talk about some of the outrage that has sparked on Twitter over …
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Episode 252: Marsch to Canada and Smith out at Nashville
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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. What does Canada look like with Marsch in charge? Next we talk about Nashville SC movin…
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Episode 251: Is Messi right about this MLS rule?
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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 was carded for leaving the field too slowly. This is followed by a dive into the madne…
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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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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 abou…
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Episode 249: Are Marco Reus and Sergio Ramos coming to MLS?
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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 the recent round of the US Open Cup. The Athletic, specifically Tommy Scoops has releas…
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Episode 248: MLS Designated Players Tierlist
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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 and impactful designated players in MLS history and some that never even played a minu…
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Episode 247: Is MLS trying to kill USL?
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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 team. We start with our friends across the pond potentially getting a taste of the go…
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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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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 abou…
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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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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 start off with MLS looking to implement another roster rule in the icon rule, allowin…
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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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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 abou…
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Episode 243: Explaining the new MLS roster rule changes
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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 out of CCC already. We start with the the big one, new roster rules dropped for summe…
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Episode 242: Is MLS Next Pro bad for lower league soccer in the US?
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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 their performance in US Open Cup. We start with the suspension of Cucho, specifically the…
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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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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 abou…
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Episode 240: You put Wondo WHERE?? | Top 10 Strikers in MLS History
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. This is going to be a controversial one! 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 ou…
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Episode 239: Is the Saudi Pro League finished? Also Giroud to MLS?
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the rumored signing of Olivier Giroud, the confirmed signing of Jonathan Cabecita Rodriguez, and lastly covering the potential downfall of the Saudi Pro League. We start with the confirmed signing of Cabecita by Portland, and what Po…
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Episode 238: USMNT fortunate to get past Jamaica! What does the future hold for the USMNT?
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in USMNT in recent news with the recent performance in the Nations League Semifinal against Jamaica! We talk about how individual players performed, how Gregg's tactics performed, and what the future of the USMNT, including Gregg's future in charge, looks like…
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Episode 237: Is MLS actually closing the gap on Liga MX?
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of MLS 2 teams rebranding with local teams, followed by MLS' recent performances (or lack thereof) in CONCACAF Champions Cup, and finally ending with the potential new rule change decoupling the DP tag with the U22 initiative. …
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Episode 236: Don Garber said WHAT about US Open Cup??
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks, once again, of the US Open Cup with Don Garber and Nelson Rodríguez answering some question in regards to the recent US Open Cup drama involving MLS. We have covered the US Open Cup drama on multiple occasions, so listen in to…
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Episode 235: Should MLS change their schedule to match Europe?
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of MLS changing their schedule, NYCFC's new "Cube" stadium, and finally all the recent re-signings of star players. Twitter's hot topic lately has been the discussion around whether MLS should change to the European winter cale…
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Episode 234: Attendance Problems in CCL, Coaches on the Way Too Early Hot Seat, and More
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of low attendance at the CCL games for MLS sides, coaches on the way too early hot seat, and finally Carlos Vela to San Jose? (This was recorded right before it was rumored to be off). When talking about the low CCL attendance …
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Episode 233: MLS Replacement Refs and US Open Cup Drama
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of the PRO referee strike, the replacement referees, and MLS' recent drama with the US Open Cup. The recent lockout from the PRO referees after they could not come to an agreement in recent meetings with MLS, and how the replac…
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Episode 232: 2024 MLS Standings Predictions, Awards Predictions, and Bold Predictions!
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back with their highly anticipated, and often controversial standings predictions ahead of the 2024 MLS season! As we all know, we never get any predictions wrong ever, so SPOILER ALERT if you are worried about finding out who finishes where. We will check back in at the end of the sea…
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Episode 231: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | NYCFC
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert on the team, and for this episode we're joined by Adam and Justin from the Post 90 Podcast! We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cove…
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Episode 230: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Seattle Sounders
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert on the team, and for this episode we're joined by Cameron and Aaron from the Sounders Scuttlebutt Podcast! We say not so deep dive as there are too man…
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Episode 229: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Real Salt Lake
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert on the team, and for this episode we're joined by Hayden from the Royal Riot Podcast! We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to cover and …
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Episode 228: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Portland Timbers
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert on the team, and for this episode we're joined by Scotty and Aaron from the Outer Roses Podcast! We say not so deep dive as there are too many teams to…
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Episode 227: 2024 MLS (Not so) Deep Dives | Sporting Kansas City
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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we begin our not so deep dives into each MLS team ahead of the 2024 season, but this year with a twist! We are bringing in a guest who is an expert on the team, and for this episode we're joined by Chad from KC Soccer Journal and For the Glory KC Podcast! We say not so deep dive as there are too ma…
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