Best Connor Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 395: MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1 Previews and Predictions! 37:31

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In this episode, we sit down to give a preview and our predictions of the first round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs! Recorded on: 10/23/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas …

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Episode 394: What Went Wrong For The New York Red Bulls in 2025 ft Seeing Red! 18:08

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In this episode, we are joined by Mark from Seeing Red to chat about what went wrong with the New York Red Bulls to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/13/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #colum…

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MLS Playoffs Preview ft RBNY's Tim Parker + Revs' Alex Bono (Bonus #11) 56:05

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy On the eve of the MLS playoffs, two of SamFam's finest -- Tim Parker of New York Red Bulls and Alex Bono of New England Revolution -- join to discuss everything that is worth knowing about this season's fight for MLS Cup.…

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Liverpool in Shambles. Ripip Ange - Again. Pro/Rel for NCAA Soccer? (MW#8) 58:40

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Tyler admits that Liverpool's loss to United exposed serious problems at Anfield (and potentially in his wedding plans). Forest's ill-fated Ange experiment blows up even earlier than predicted. Bournemouth and Palace high-quality slugfest. Vill…

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S2 E25. Live from Big Church Festival: Lauren Windle, Ben Sixsmith, Martin Shaw, Andy Wolfe & Andrew Ollerton. 2:24:27

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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God was part of this summer's Big Church Festival. In the first of two festival specials, Justin shares 3 live interviews from the 'Podcast Stage'. Author Lauren Windle and agnostic journalist Ben Sixsmith share their stories of addiction recovery and searching for God. Mythologist Martin Shaw tells his miraculou…

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Episode 393: So Long, Legends! 42:56

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're giving our flowers to many recent retirement announcements from guys in MLS including some absolute legends such as Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Darlington Nagbe. We will recap their entire career, including what they have meant to their teams, to MLS, and …

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Episode 392: What Went Wrong For Houston Dynamo In 2025 Ft Foxtrot TV! 24:51

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In this episode, we are joined by Matt from Flyover Footy to chat about what went wrong with the St. Louis City SC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/11/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #col…

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INTERVIEW: Strike? Lockout?? USL PA's Connor Tobin Pulls Back Curtain on Tense CBA Discussions 48:55

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy Connor Tobin, head of the USL Players Association and one-time captain of Forward Madison, sits down with Tommy and Sam to discuss where things stand in the ridiculously complicated three-way negotiations in which the players, clubs and league are trying to ha…

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Flo Balogun & Haji Wright Impress. USMNT Recap. Liverpool/United Hot Take. (Int'l Break/MW#7) 46:38

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy ROUND THE WORLD: What did we learn from USMNT's 1-1 draw with Ecuador and 2-1 win over Australia? Whose stock is up/down? Grade for Poch? Do we have a striker controversy brewing? HALFTIME: Mikey's incredible promo suddenly goes off the rails and Tyler has tho…

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Episode 391: What Went Wrong For The LA Galaxy In 2025? ft La Cuna Galaxiana! 20:29

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In this episode, we are joined by Matt from Flyover Footy to chat about what went wrong with the St. Louis City SC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/6/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #colu…

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S2 E24. The Charlie Kirk Moment - Nijay Gupta & Bethel McGrew 1:33:57

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Hundreds of thousands attended Charlie Kirk's memorial service. Are we seeing a Kirk-inspired Christian revival or a rallying cry for Christian nationalism? Theologian Nijay Gupta and Christian writer Bethel McGrew join Justin Brierley to debate their different perspectives on the Charlie Kirk moment and his controversial statements on race and min…

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Episode 390: What Went Wrong For St. Louis City's 2025 Season ft Flyover Footy! 30:41

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In this episode, we are joined by Matt from Flyover Footy to chat about what went wrong with the St. Louis City SC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/4/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #colu…

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Episode 389: What Went Wrong With Sporting KC's 2025 Season ft For The Glory KC! 27:57

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In this episode, we are joined by Chad from For The Glory KC to chat about what went wrong with the Sporting KC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 10/2/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbu…

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Benching Salah. Caicedo Masterclass. USMNT Preview. (MW#7/Int'l Break) 1:14:33

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Episode 388: What Went Wrong For Toronto FC In 2025? ft Waking The Red! 26:08

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In this episode, we are joined by Corey from Waking The Red to chat about what went wrong with the Toronto FC to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 9/30/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbusc…

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Episode 387: What Went Wrong For The New England Revolution In 2025? Ft Caleb Pongratz! 27:24

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In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Pongratz to chat about what went wrong with the New England Revolution to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 9/28/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbus…

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Palace Are Legit! Are Sunderland Legit? Villa's Season-Saving Injury. (MW #6) 1:15:42

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Late goals for Palace (vs Liverpool) and Arsenal (vs Newcastle) reshape title race. Sam angers the Tweedles and chat with a hot take on Arsenal and Liverpool. Legit-O-Meter: Palace, Bournemouth and Sunderland. The freak injury that may have jus…

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S2 E23. Iran's Christian Revival: David Yeghnazar & guests 1:46:54

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In 1979 there were around 500 Christian converts in Iran. Today they number over 1 million. Despite intense persecution, Iran has the fastest growing church in the world. So why is Iran experiencing such a rebirth? Justin speaks to David Yeghnazar of ELAM, a ministry that supports the church in Iran, about why so many Muslims are turning to Christ.…

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Episode 386: What Went Wrong for Atlanta United ft Sydney from Scarves and Spikes 30:03

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week we are joined by Sydney Hunte from Scarves and Spikes to help us break down what went wrong for Atlanta United. Where do you begin with this team but evidently it will have to be somewhere and we're here to point out a few reasons why the team missed the playoffs this year…

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Episode 385: Predicting who will make the 2025 MLS playoffs 55:44

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are back and this week, with only a couple games left in the season, we're discussing who will make the MLS playoffs. We are going to go team by team and look at their remaining schedule to determine if they can either hold their position in a playoff spot, or will someone come and take their sp…

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Pep Parks Bus. Amorim Survives - Barely. Ballon d'Ont Care. (MW #5) 1:03:54

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: people are saying Pep tacitly admitted City don't got the juice this year with his approach to Arsenal match. Amorin receives a red-carded aided stay of execution. Unai Emery may not be so lucky. Another tough matchup (in an underwhelming weeke…

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S2 E22. Engaging Islam: Controversy, Confrontation & Conversion 2:02:48

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When Hatun Tash, a Christian evangelist to Muslims, was stabbed at Speakers Corner in London, it was a public reminder of the tensions that have arisen with the growth of Islam in the West. Justin Brierley examines the attraction of Islam to young converts and meets a new wave of Christian evangelists seeking to convert Muslims through confrontatio…

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Episode 384: Messi League Soccer is so back! 48:23

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news. This week we're going to be talking about Caleb Porter out in New England, followed by the rumor that Messi and Inter Miami are on the verge of a contract extension. Lastly, we discuss DC United's... interesting move for the…

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Episode 383: What Went Wrong For CF Montreal In 2025 ft TBIR Montreal! 40:51

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In this episode, we are joined by Elias from The Ball Is Round Montreal to chat about what went wrong for CF Montreal to cause them to miss the playoffs in 2025! Recorded on: 9/15/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #c…

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S2 E21. The New Evangelists: Jon McCray, Ruslan KD & Street Hymns 1:20:54

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Gen Z are increasingly open to faith, and a new breed of evangelist is reaching them. Justin speaks to 3 content creators reaching young people through social media, YouTube and hip-hop music. Jon McCray (aka 'WhaddoYouMeme') and Ruslan KD share why so many online influencers are talking about Christianity, while hip-hop artist Street Hymns shares …

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Liverpool's Late Heroics. Villa's Epic Dry Spell. Is Chelsea Do-Or-Die for Amorim? (MW #4) 1:06:13

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester Daerby postmortem, is Liverpool good or nah, Ange's first test at Forest does not go well, which club is mashing the "Panic" button hardest, what 4 managers may be gone by Christmas, Arsenal/City and Merseyside previews plus why this…

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Episode 382: Top 10 MLS coaches of all time 53:58

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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 coaches in MLS his…

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Spurs Send Levy Packing. Ange Replaces Nuno. Manchester Daerby Prediction. (MW#3b) 51:46

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: grading Daniel Levy's performance at Tottenham; Ange replaces Nuno after the latter fell out with Forest owner Marinakis and weekend preview f/t Manchester Daerby (with bonus LOCK prediction on the result) HALFTIME: World Cup 2026 pop quiz ROUN…

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Instant Reaction: USMNT 2-0 Japan = WC26 TROPHY LIFT LOADING... 47:09

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy USMNT: Instant reaction to "big" win over Japan (B), thoughts on the shambolic 0-2 loss to Good Korea, and where the program goes from here (starting with what to watch for from next month's far-more-important international window with games vs Ecuador and Aus…

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S2 E20. Are Gen Z Women Ready to Believe? Freya India, Lamorna Ash & Anna Morgan 2:02:08

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Are young women being left behind in the 'Surprising Rebirth'? Justin speaks to two Gen Z women who are embracing Christian faith from different ends of the political spectrum. Freya India, author of the substack GIRLS talks about the pressures facing young women, and why she has been drawn to faith. Lamorna Ash, author of 'Don't Forget We're Here …

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Episode 381: Someone please tell Suarez that the hawk tuah meme is not relevant anymore 1:00:26

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're doing our final recap of Leagues Cup 2025 and boy is there a lot to talk about. We'll talk the game, what it means for Brian Schmetzer's legacy, and of course going to talk about the brawl between Miami and Seattle. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlsc…

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Arteta's Anfield Admission. Amorim Out To Lunch. Poch's USMNT Philosophy. (MW3) 1:10:39

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PREMIER LEAGUE: Szoboszlai's worldie flips narrative on Arsenal's performance and forces Arteta to admit Anfield owns beachfront property in his brain; Dan Rapaport hops back on to discuss United's Grimsby Town debacle; Bournemouth out-Franks Thomas Frank and Jack Grealish is the best PL storyline going HALFTIME: What If you could pick which club n…

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Episode 380: Get Those Tin Foil Hats Ready, It's MLS Conspiracy Time! 37:16

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In this episode, we give our thoughts on the biggest conspiracies to hit MLS this week! Are MLS curating calls to help sell narratives in real time? Do they create success for individual players for clicks? Are they mandating MLS inclusion on the national team for viewers? We cover all that and more this week! Recorded on: 8/28/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mls…

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Episode 379: Paxten Aaronson is causing some USMNT fans to have a meltdown 50:49

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking even more transfers from this summer transfer window. This episode we are going to be covering moves such as Paxten Aaronson to Colorado, Brenner back to FC Cincinnati, and more. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaun…

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S2 E19. The Rise Of The Lapsed Atheists 1:36:24

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When high-profile food critic and journalist Giles Coren revealed he had begun attending church as a 'lapsed atheist' he joined an increasing number of people now using that label to describe themselves. Justin Brierley investigates why other public figures like Konstantin Kisin, Louise Perry, Niall Ferguson, James Lindsay and Carl Benjamin are try…

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Newcastle/Liverpool Instant Reaction. Frank Outduels Pep. Liverpool v Arsenal Preview. (MW2) 1:07:17

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: instant reaction to Newcastle/Liverpool's game of the season candidate. Thomas Frank walks Pep's dog (again). Dan Rapoport frustrated by same old problems coming back to bite United. Burnley and Brentford bounce back. United, Villa and Brighton…

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Episode 378: Wait... who is Javier Mascherano talking to on the phone? 46:25

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking more MLS news. Actually, we start things off with a little USL news as a few sides are expanding their stadiums to meet division 1 regulations. Next we discuss Evander's return to Portland which ended with some choice words towards him from the Portland…

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Episode 377: Continuing to recap the MLS summer transfer window 48:35

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In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're continuing our recap of summer transfers for MLS. This episode we are going to be covering moves such as Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto, Rob Holding to Colorado, and more. Let us know your thoughts! #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #…

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Red Flags(?) for Arsenal/Liverpool. Respect for Forest. Sunderland So Back. (MW1) 1:00:35

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Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community, including discord chat, tactical blogs and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: better result for Arsenal but better performance from United at Old Trafford. Is Liverpool offense good enough to compensate for their defense? Chelsea look leggy. Sunderland and Leeds …

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Episode 376: Here we are talking Pulisic and the Gold Cup... again 57:48

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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 drama involving MLS referee Tim Ford. Next we talk about the rumored game between Barcelona and Villareal taking place in Miami and what that means for MLS and global soccer. Lastly we end things off wi…

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Episode 375: Turner Comes Home, Arfsten Stays Put, Moreno Drama In Portland, and Acosta Leaves MLS! 36:04

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In this episode, we chat about some of the biggest moves of the last few weeks! Matt Turner returns home to New England while Max Arfsten stays put for now in Columbus. Luciano Acosta finally leaves MLS but with much less drama than Santiago Moreno left Portland with! Recorded on: 8/9/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc…

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English Premier League 25/26 Season Preview + Prediction-palooza 1:08:02

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PREMIER LEAGUE: Who is finishing top 4 and in what order? Which non-Big 6 club could grab a Champions League spot? Will any newly-promoteds survive? Golden Boot and POTY winners? First manager sacked? HALFTIME: pop quiz on players with most goals +from assists in Europe's top five leagues ROUND THE WORLD: MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute STOPPAGE TIME: …

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S2 E18. Bishop Barron & NT Wright In Conversation: The Bible, Ordo Amoris & sharing Communion 1:26:39

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Two of the most influential bishops from the Anglican and Catholic church - NT Wright and Robert Barron - met for the first time in a live conversation chaired by Justin Brierley. Among many topics they discuss signs of a rebirth, re-engaging the Bible, JD Vance’s 'Ordo Amoris' controversy and whether Catholics and Protestants can share communion. …

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Episode 374: Leagues Cup Phase 1 Review! 44:57

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In this episode, we chat about the first Phase of the 2025 Leagues Cup! WE cover a host of topics including format, attendance, effort, comparison to USOC, most and least impressive teams and make some predictions for the 2nd phase? Which team do you think will move on?? Recorded on: 8/9/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austi…

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Sesko's Dilemma. Leagues Cup Pros/Cons. Turner and Son to MLS. (Summer #11) 47:24

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ROUND THE WORLD: honest assessment of the new version of Leagues Cup; thoughts on Heung-Min Son to LAFC and Matt Turner to NE Revs HALFTIME: What If you played on Inter Miami, how many goals would you score simply being fed by Leo Messi? TRANSFER TALK: Tottenham may have taken the lead over Newcastle in battle for league's worst summer plus which B…

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Episode 373: Don Garber's state of the league address ft John Rawlins 1:27:40

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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, with this week specifically focused on Don Garber's state of the league address, and who better to help us cover the news than John Rawlins from Loud and Proud Orlando. Don covered a few hot topics during his press conference such a…

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Bad Business: Spurs vs Newcastle. 25/26 Handicap Champs. FCC Holding Müller Hostage. 53:39

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PREMIER LEAGUE: are Tottenham or Newcastle having a worse summer; the one position Manchester United need to upgrade most; Xhaka to Sunderland; updated transfer grade for Arsenal (post-Gyokeres) and way-too-early predictions for 2025/26 PL Handicap Champs HALFTIME: Tyler Terens-related Weekly What If ROUND THE WORLD: thoughts on preseason North Lon…

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Episode 372: Messi All Star Game Drama And Big MLS Transfers! 43:37

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In this episode, we chat about the biggest news stories from MLS this week! Messi and Alba cause some All Star Game drama, LAFC pursue Heung Min Son, Vancouver are closing in on Thomas Muller, Columbus get their guy in Wessam Abou Ali, and RSL get some much needed defensive help! Recorded on: 7/28/25 #MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantauni…

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Call for interviewees for the next season of Staying Connected! 0:45

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It’s been a minute, and I am excited to get back to the show. If you’re interested in sharing your story on the next season, please let me know by filling out this form. https://calendly.com/d/z7h-2cc-g33 Look forward to talking with you soon! SourceBy Katie Wright

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S2 E17. NT Wright: Acts, miracles and the rebirth of today’s church 1:16:14

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NT Wright is Senior Research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, the former Bishop of Durham and a prolific author. Justin talks to Tom about his most recent book 'The Challenge of Acts'. How does the rise of the early church under the the Roman Empire - often through miracles, signs and wonders - speak to our post-Christian west and the mo…