The Designated Pundits | MLS Analysis, Expert Picks, and Insider Discussions
by Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer
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MLS Week 15 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 23, 2026
May 22, 2026
41m 46s
Winding Down for the Word Cup | MLS Week 14 Recap and League Notes
May 20, 2026
40m 21s
MLS Week 14 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 16, 2026
May 15, 2026
42m 07s
MLS Week 13 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
21m 31s
Can the Vancouver Whitecaps Be Saved? | MLS Week 12 News with Gideon Hill
May 12, 2026
34m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/26 |  MLS Week 15 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 23, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 41m 46s | |
| 5/20/26 |  Winding Down for the Word Cup | MLS Week 14 Recap and League Notes✨ | MLS analysisUSMNT+3 | Sir Alex | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSUSMNT+5 | — | 40m 21s | |
| 5/15/26 |  MLS Week 14 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 16, 2026✨ | MLSsports betting+3 | — | The Designated PunditsMajor League Soccer+1 | America | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 42m 07s | |
| 5/13/26 |  MLS Week 13 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 13, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 21m 31s | |
| 5/12/26 |  Can the Vancouver Whitecaps Be Saved? | MLS Week 12 News with Gideon Hill✨ | MLS analysisVancouver Whitecaps+3 | Gideon Hill | Vancouver WhitecapsThe Designated Pundits+2 | — | Vancouver WhitecapsMLS Week 12+3 | — | 34m 31s | |
| 5/8/26 |  MLS Week 12 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 9, 2026✨ | MLSsports betting+3 | — | The Designated PunditsMajor League Soccer+1 | America | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 44m 43s | |
| 5/6/26 |  MLS Week 11 Recap Show✨ | MLS recapsoccer analysis+3 | — | The Designated PunditsHooligan-Soccer.com+3 | — | MLSsoccer+3 | — | 42m 55s | |
| 5/1/26 |  MLS Week 11 | Expert Picks and Predictions for May 2, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+5 | — | 41m 06s | |
| 4/30/26 |  Another Unpredictable Week in MLS- Week 10 Notes✨ | MLS analysissoccer predictions+3 | Jeremy Peterman | The Designated PunditsMLS+4 | — | MLSsoccer analysis+3 | — | 51m 22s | |
| 4/24/26 |  MLS Week 10 | Expert Picks and Predictions for April 22, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 40m 21s | |
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| 4/21/26 |  MLS Week 9 | Expert Picks and Predictions for April 22, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 42m 07s | |
| 4/17/26 |  MLS Week 8 | Expert Picks and Predictions for April 18, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 33m 54s | |
| 4/10/26 |  MLS Week 7 | Expert Picks and Predictions for April 11, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 52m 07s | |
| 4/8/26 |  The Truth Behind Earthquakes' Success- MLS Week 6 Results w/ Favian Renkel✨ | MLS analysisSan Jose Earthquakes+3 | Favian Renkel | KickbaseTectonic Takes+1 | San Jose | MLSEarthquakes+3 | — | 39m 42s | |
| 4/3/26 |  MLS Week 6 | Expert Picks and Predictions for April 4, 2026✨ | MLS analysissports betting+3 | — | The Designated Pundits | — | MLSsportsbook picks+3 | — | 52m 23s | |
| 3/24/26 |  MLS Week 5- Reaction to Blowouts, Preparing for Break, and More... | The Designated Pundits sit down to discuss some of the biggest stories from MLS's 5th week of action. We touch on winners, losers, performances, and early season takeaways. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 42m 21s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  MLS Week 5 | Expert Picks and Predictions | Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 5. This week, we have special guest Jeremy Peterman. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, Sir Alex, and Deon the Nerdy Soccer Guy on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 52s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  MLS Week 4- Six Goal Blow-Outs, CCC Slumps, and More...! | The Designated Pundits sit down to discuss some of the biggest stories from MLS's second week of action. We touch on winners, losers, performances, and early season takeaways. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content at thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 41s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  MLS Week 4 Expert Picks and Predictions | Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 4. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, Sir Alex, and Deon the Nerdy Soccer Guy on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Website- thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 27s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  MLS Week 3- League's Lifetime Ban, Bruce Arena's Success, and more... | Bob and Scott sit down to discuss some of the biggest stories from MLS's second week of action. We touch on winners, losers, performances, and early season takeaways. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content at thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 40m 39s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  MLS Week 3 Expert Picks and Predictions | Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 3. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, Sir Alex, and Deon the Nerdy Soccer Guy on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Website- thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 21s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 |  MLS Week 2- Winners, Losers, and Storylines from the Weekend | Bob and Scott sit down to discuss some of the biggest stories from MLS's second week of action. We touch on winners, losers, performances, and early season takeaways. In this episode, were joined by special guest Caleb Pongratz from Prost Soccer. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content at thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 09s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  MLS Week 2 Expert Picks and Predictions | Tune into the Designated Pundits as we deliver some great sportsbook picks for Major League Soccer's Week 2. We are analyzing some of the best bets you can find, along with discussions behind each. Play along with us as we tally, all season long, from our weekly shows. Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, Sir Alex, and Deon the Nerdy Soccer Guy on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Website- thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Audio Platforms- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 51s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  MLS Week 1- The Biggest Stories Everyone is Talking About | Bob and Scott sit down to discuss some of the biggest stories from MLS's first week of action. We touch on a possible Messi suspension, the Baby Bulls on Parade in NY, and more! Join hosts Bob Ventimiglia, Scott Omer, and Sir Alex on The Designated Pundits for MLS and USMNT analysis. Tune in for two weekly live shows: Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET for expert betting picks and MLS odds breakdowns, and Mondays at 8:30 PM ET for soccer analysis and insider discussions. The Designated Pundits podcast is renowned among MLS and US soccer fans for in-depth preseason previews of every MLS team. We’re your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Stream us live on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Explore all our content at thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@thedesignatedpundits Audio Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits or search “The Designated Pundits” on your favorite podcast platform. #MLSseasonPass #MLS #MLSbetting #MLSbets #MLSpicks #TheDesignatedPundits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 39m 26s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  New York City FC 2026 Preview | The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- NYCFC edition! We breakdown the NYCFC’s 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Tom Sweezy from "MLS Aces." All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America’s version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #NewYorkCityFC #NYCFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 06s | ||||||
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