The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast

Question of the WEEK! New #MLS playoff format announced, how are we feeling!? Let us know your thoughts to get a shout out on next week's episode!

At the midway point of the year, #SDFC added Cedric Bakambu to their ranks. After a fast start, is it worth bringing him back with a contract extension? Our thoughts 👇️ Video: youtu.be/lhz3Wf2RGps Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Andre Blake is, without a doubt, the best GK in #DOOP history. But now he is up for a contract extension Does Philly bring him back for another year, or past the reigns to Andrew Rick? Our thoughts 👇️ Video: youtu.be/lhz3Wf2RGps Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Roger Levesque was not a man of many goals for #Sounders, but he was a man of many celebrations. A look back on his famous scuba dive at Century Link Field back in 2011 on this week's #MLS History Retold! Video: youtu.be/6p-ufshdxsM Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Keaton Parks has been a staple of the #NYCFC midfield for years. Now they must decide whether he stays in blue or moves to pastures anew. What should they do? Our thoughts 👇️ Video: youtu.be/lhz3Wf2RGps Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

#MLS supporters often get jabbed at for being dull and unauthentic But what if it didnt have to be that way? How one decision in 2011 changed MLS Supporters Culture forever This is the story of #NERevs FortGate Video: youtu.be/-wE4XrnyoI8 Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

ICYMI: Easily one of the most interesting #MLS History episodes we've ever recorded We will be revisiting the FortGate story in it's own episode, but what a great conversation that story led to! 👇👇

You have to imagine, barring something miraculous both in their results and the teams above them, this spells the end of the #RBNY 2026 season No one to blame but themselves. Sprint season will be more of the same, all we can hope for is actual roster overhaul in 2027

Wasn't getting my hopes up after we went level, and that's why. Horvath with a dreadful rebound to concede. #RBNY look to drop all points tonight, an awful time to do it

Picking up this game after it started. Bur from what I've seen #NeRevs look average #RBNY look better than that, but still not good RBNY losing. Story of the season?

Episode 497 is LIVE on all platforms! We are diving back in #MLS history to chat about the impact of FortGate on MLS Supporter's Culture and laugh at Roger Levesque's famous scuba dive celly! Video: youtu.be/LtP9zTudGeU Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod #Sounders #NERevs

Not ideal. Thought #RBNY could have done better with that spit. But I guess for a 3 month extension we can live with it

#LAGalaxy took in Chucky Lozano on loan from #SDFC midway through this season. Has he done enough to earn a permanent move? Video: youtu.be/lhz3Wf2RGps Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

While no one likes to see this, this will be a big data point in coming years for USL. According to pro rel truthers, pro rel saves clubs from folding bc fans connect better through highs and lows. Been teasing for a few years and still seeing clubs fold is not a good omen

Episode 497 is LIVE! #MLS History Retold returns! WE sit down to chat about the FortGate and how it altered MLS Supporter's Culture and look in at Roger Levesque's famous scuba dive celebration! Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod #Sounders #NERevs this one's for you!

#Rapids96 have a big decision to make in between the sticks Zack Steffen. Does he stay or does he go? Our thoughts 👇️ Video: youtu.be/lhz3Wf2RGps Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Episode 496 is LIVE on all platforms! We give our thoughts on how every #MLS team should handle their end of season contract decisions, including... How do #RBNY handle their expiring DP contracts? Video: youtu.be/lhz3Wf2RGps Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

Episode 496 is LIVE! End of year contract decisions loom, so we make the decision for every #MLS team! Who stays, who goes? We decide! Audio live now, or video live at 7pm! linktr.ee/thedppod

Me: does all the work to prep to watch #ElTrafico tonight My internet provider: "yea tonight seems like a great night to have service problems" Guess I'll check the final scores tomorrow

VAR taketh away, and #LAGalaxy capitalize almost instantly. A tale as old as time