# episode designated (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode designated. Page: Feed: --- ## Episode 486: Discussing the new proposed Nations League and MLS playoff structure _2026-08-24 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS and World soccer news. We start off by covering the proposed new Nations League that would see CONCACAF and UEFA combine as a rebellion against FIFA after their recent controversies. Speaking of controversies, we finish things off by talking about the proposed new MLS playoff… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19687711-episode-486-discussing-the-new-proposed-nations-league-and-mls-playoff-structure.mp3) ## Episode 485: How To Improve Leagues Cup + Quarter Finals Previews! _2026-08-17 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode, we give our thoughts on the best ways to improve Leagues Cup for the future, plus give our previews and predictions for the upcoming Quarter Finals! 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 1:12 - Leagues Cup Improvements 17:25 - Quarter Finals Previews 23:52 - Quarter Finals Predictions Recorded on: 8/16/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19655253-episode-485-how-to-improve-leagues-cup-quarter-finals-previews.mp3) ## Episode 484: Keep 4 Cut 4: MLS Edition! _2026-08-12 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode, we take on a YouTube favorite, Keep 4 Cut 4! How would you have handled this insane challenge?! #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… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19410431-episode-484-keep-4-cut-4-mls-edition.mp3) ## Episode 483: Poch Returns, Record MLS Sales and Big Money Incoming Players! _2026-08-10 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode, we give our thoughts on the biggest news stories of the week! Gianni Infantino's failed FIFA experiment, Big changes coming to MLS' front office and roster rules, and Middlesbrough signing tons of MLS players! 0:00 - Scarf of the Week 0:53 - Poch Stays At USMNT 17:22 - Record MLS Player Sales 28:55 - Expensive Incoming Transfers! Recorded on: 8/8/26 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19620236-episode-483-poch-returns-record-mls-sales-and-big-money-incoming-players.mp3) ## Episode 482: Sporting KC's Cowman | MLS History Retold _2026-08-05 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19207188-episode-482-sporting-kc-s-cowman-mls-history-retold.mp3) ## Episode 481: Discussing the FIFA disaster, the future of MLS, and players moving to Middlesbrough _2026-08-03 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS and World soccer news. We start off by covering FIFA's disastrous FFE idea. Next we talk about the future of MLS, including the leading candidates for Don Garber's replacement, potential roster rule changes, and more. Lastly, we talk about Max Arfsten's and Sebastian Berhalter's… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19584948-episode-481-discussing-the-fifa-disaster-the-future-of-mls-and-players-moving-to-middlesbrough.mp3) ## Episode 480: Leagues Cup 2026 Preview Part 2 _2026-07-29 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for phase one, specifically the western teams this episode. For predictions for the remaining teams, give the last episode a listen. We've gone through each team and listed… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19567607-episode-480-leagues-cup-2026-preview-part-2.mp3) ## Episode 479: Leagues Cup 2026 Preview Part 1 _2026-07-27 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're preparing for the Leagues Cup, which for those unfamiliar, is a cup competition involving teams from both MLS and Liga MX! In this episode we will be making predictions for phase one, specifically the eastern teams this episode. For predictions for the remaining teams, give the next episode a listen. We've gone through each team and listed… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19553321-episode-479-leagues-cup-2026-preview-part-1.mp3) ## Episode 478: What you missed in MLS Part 2: Transfers! _2026-07-22 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're back to covering MLS again! This week we're catching you up on all of the big transfers that have happened during the World Cup, including at Lewandowski to Chicago, Rossi leaving Columbus, Saint-Maximin to Charlotte, and more. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/19/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19523154-episode-478-what-you-missed-in-mls-part-2-transfers.mp3) ## Episode 477: REACTING TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP FINAL! _2026-07-20 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we reacting to the World Cup final! We will be giving our breakdown of all the major moments of the game and what ultimately lead to Spain's victory of Argentina. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/19/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19517061-episode-477-reacting-to-the-2026-world-cup-final.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FFl0V9DUwr3H) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## Episode 476: Recapping the World Cup Semifinals and Making Our World Cup Finals Predictions! _2026-07-17 · The Designated Players | An MLS Podcast_ 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 are recapping the semifinals games, which has set us up for the 2026 World Cup Final! We will lastly and briefly make our finals predictions. Let us know your thoughts! Recorded on: 7/16/2026 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/842968/episodes/19506597-episode-476-recapping-the-world-cup-semifinals-and-making-our-world-cup-finals-predictions.mp3)