In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're recapping the Club World Cup in its entirety this time! Now that all MLS sides have finished their participation in this tournament, we're here to recap how MLS performed and where it leaves MLS standing on the world stage. We also discuss the tournament as a whole and weather or not it was a success and what can be fixed going forward. Let us know your thoughts!

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 5:00 - MLS performance in CWC; 27:12 - Where does MLS rank in the world; 33:17 - Was the CWC a success?

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Recorded on: 7/11/2025

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series covering all things top 10. 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 our picks for the top 10 attacking midfielders in MLS history, from all time greats like Dwayne de Rosario to the present stars like Hany Mukhtar. Let us know your top 10 and what you think of our picks!

Recorded on: 7/6/2025

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 7:13 - Honorable Mention; 13:05 - #10; 19:02 - #9; 22:35 - #8; 26:56 - #7; 31:46 - #6; 38:17 - #5; 43:49 - #4; 50:48 - #3; 1:03:25 - #2; 1:11:05 - #1;

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking USMNT again, this time reacting to the complete 2025 Gold Cup. The USMNT lost in the final against Mexico, but what does this mean for the team going forward. We talk about players who helped their stock and others that hurt it, we talk about Pocchetino, and we talk about how we are looking going into the 2026 World Cup. Let us know your thoughts!

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 1:49 - Stock up and stock down; 17:12 - Gold Cup takeaways;

#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 #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #ClubWorldCup #CWC

Recorded on: 7/6/2025

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! First we're talking about the rumored move of Patrick Agyemang to Derby County and what that would mean for his World Cup chances. Next we talk about Giroud leaving LAFC and who is at fault for the failure of this move. Then we're talking the every resurfacing rumors of Timo Werner to RBNY popping up again. Lastly we end things off with a goodbye to a MLS legend in Nico Lodeiro. Let us know your thoughts!

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 3:31 - Agyemang to Deby; 18:43 - Giroud leaving LAFC; 25:37 - Werner to RBNY; 35:47 - Lodeiro leaves MLS

#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 #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #ad

Recorded on: 6/30/2025

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In this episode we sit down with Adri Mehmeti, current pro player from #RBNY2 to chat about his pathway to pro, the impact of MLSNP on his development, his career goals, and SO MUCH MORE!

Recorded on: 6/25/25

#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 #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #MLSNP #RBNY2

0:00 - Scarf of the Week
0:38 - Who is Adri Mehmeti
4:58 - Playing Under Michael Bradley
7:34 - Playing In MLS NP
8:30 - Adri's Mentors
9:50 - Adri's Career Goals
12:20 - Quick Fire Questions

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back, joined this week by Dylan and Mila of COC Network, and this week we're back covering the Club World Cup! This time we're here to recap the games thus far in the group stage, mainly focusing on how MLS has done thus far. We also cover the tournament itself along with some narratives that teams and fans don't care, are they. Let us know your thoughts!

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 4:24 - MLS performance in CWC; 10:32 - CWC narratives; 38:01 - What changes would you make

#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 #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #ClubWorldCup #CWC

Recorded on: 6/22/2025

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're unfortunately talking about USMNT! We're going to discuss the recent, and very disappointing, friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. We discuss where the team goes from here, who's stock up and stock down, and whether Poch is the right man for the job. Then we quickly discuss the Gold Cup and what it would mean to win, as well as giving what lineup we'd like to see starting against Trinidad and Tobago. Lastly we talk a bit about the Christian Pulisic drama and what it means for the USMNT with only a year away from the world cup. Let us know your thoughts!

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 2:13 - Friendlies and Gold Cup; 27:26 - Christian Pulisic Drama

#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 #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #ClubWorldCup #CWC

Recorded on: 6/13/2025

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about the Club World Cup! We're here to give a preview of all of the MLS sides in the upcoming tournament. Will they have an outside chance at making it out of the group, or will they be embarrassed on the world stage? Let us know your thoughts!

0:00 - Scarf of the Week; 8:00 - Inter Miami Preview; 19:25 - LAFC Preview; 32:03 - Seattle Sounders Preview

#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 #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #ClubWorldCup #CWC

Recorded on: 6/13/2025

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