Bob Ventimiglia | MLS/NWSL Analysis, Expert Picks
@bobvsoccer.bsky.social
Host of MLS’s “Designated Pundits”
Host of NWSL’s “High Impact Pundits”
💸 BetUS TV MLS Expert (4x Capper of the Week)
📝 Member- North American Soccer Reporters
This week we recorded our San Diego FC 2026 Preview with Tony Sanchez.
While talking 2026, we looked back to last season to discuss why SDFC had such success on the road last season.
Find the video and all podcast links in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #SanDiegoFutbol
While talking 2026, we looked back to last season to discuss why SDFC had such success on the road last season.
Find the video and all podcast links in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #SanDiegoFutbol
February 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
This week we recorded our San Diego FC 2026 Preview with Tony Sanchez.
While talking 2026, we looked back to last season to discuss why SDFC had such success on the road last season.
Find the video and all podcast links in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #SanDiegoFutbol
While talking 2026, we looked back to last season to discuss why SDFC had such success on the road last season.
Find the video and all podcast links in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #SanDiegoFutbol
The LA Galaxy has one of the best attacking trio in MLS after bringing in Klauss from STLC.
We broke down the offense on our LA Galaxy 2026 Season Preview!
Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
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We broke down the offense on our LA Galaxy 2026 Season Preview!
Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/FA9urfD
February 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The LA Galaxy has one of the best attacking trio in MLS after bringing in Klauss from STLC.
We broke down the offense on our LA Galaxy 2026 Season Preview!
Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/FA9urfD
We broke down the offense on our LA Galaxy 2026 Season Preview!
Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/FA9urfD
One of the most intriguing stories this season for #SDFC is Mikey Varas dropping the bomb that Lozano wouldn't be part of their plans.
We discuss that that means, and how it might complicate a midseason slump. Find the show out now!
Podcast-- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/zdbPIun
We discuss that that means, and how it might complicate a midseason slump. Find the show out now!
Podcast-- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/zdbPIun
February 13, 2026 at 6:36 PM
One of the most intriguing stories this season for #SDFC is Mikey Varas dropping the bomb that Lozano wouldn't be part of their plans.
We discuss that that means, and how it might complicate a midseason slump. Find the show out now!
Podcast-- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/zdbPIun
We discuss that that means, and how it might complicate a midseason slump. Find the show out now!
Podcast-- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/zdbPIun
Scott had a great conversation with Connor Cape in our Colorado Rapids season preview. Here, they break down Paxten Aaronson's off-the-ball movement.We all agree that Colorado needs to unlock his talent for success.
My article on Hooligan Soccer has links to the full episode- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
My article on Hooligan Soccer has links to the full episode- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
February 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Scott had a great conversation with Connor Cape in our Colorado Rapids season preview. Here, they break down Paxten Aaronson's off-the-ball movement.We all agree that Colorado needs to unlock his talent for success.
My article on Hooligan Soccer has links to the full episode- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
My article on Hooligan Soccer has links to the full episode- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
When we previewed SDFC's 2026 season, we also discussed the large number or Scandinavian players, connecting them with Right to Dream.
See the whole episode now on YouTube, all major podcast apps, or check the summary article on Hooligan Soccer.
All links- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #USsoccer
See the whole episode now on YouTube, all major podcast apps, or check the summary article on Hooligan Soccer.
All links- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #USsoccer
February 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
When we previewed SDFC's 2026 season, we also discussed the large number or Scandinavian players, connecting them with Right to Dream.
See the whole episode now on YouTube, all major podcast apps, or check the summary article on Hooligan Soccer.
All links- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #USsoccer
See the whole episode now on YouTube, all major podcast apps, or check the summary article on Hooligan Soccer.
All links- buff.ly/2gXklB0
#SDFC #MLS #USsoccer
Last night we were joined by John Rawlins to talk Orlando City and preview their 2026 season.
We discussed the strengths and weaknesses- tactically.
Find the whole episode on YouTube or any podcast platform-
YT- buff.ly/ebRTkyX
Audio Linktree- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
We discussed the strengths and weaknesses- tactically.
Find the whole episode on YouTube or any podcast platform-
YT- buff.ly/ebRTkyX
Audio Linktree- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
February 13, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Last night we were joined by John Rawlins to talk Orlando City and preview their 2026 season.
We discussed the strengths and weaknesses- tactically.
Find the whole episode on YouTube or any podcast platform-
YT- buff.ly/ebRTkyX
Audio Linktree- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
We discussed the strengths and weaknesses- tactically.
Find the whole episode on YouTube or any podcast platform-
YT- buff.ly/ebRTkyX
Audio Linktree- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Edgar from NAG came on this week for our LA Galaxy 2026 Preview. We recapped 2025, discussed roster changes, and then made predictions for 2026.
Along the way, of course, we had to talk Riqui Puig.
Find all the show'w links on my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Along the way, of course, we had to talk Riqui Puig.
Find all the show'w links on my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Edgar from NAG came on this week for our LA Galaxy 2026 Preview. We recapped 2025, discussed roster changes, and then made predictions for 2026.
Along the way, of course, we had to talk Riqui Puig.
Find all the show'w links on my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Along the way, of course, we had to talk Riqui Puig.
Find all the show'w links on my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/dvBSOJa
Two new #MLS season previews drop tonight!
7:00 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin (Seeing Red)
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8:00 PM ET- Charlotte FC w/ Will Palaszczuk (WFNZ)
YT-https://buff.ly/wecNIwV
Remember- we're LIVE so get in the chat and join the conversation!
7:00 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin (Seeing Red)
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8:00 PM ET- Charlotte FC w/ Will Palaszczuk (WFNZ)
YT-https://buff.ly/wecNIwV
Remember- we're LIVE so get in the chat and join the conversation!
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Two new #MLS season previews drop tonight!
7:00 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin (Seeing Red)
YT- buff.ly/LyKd8f9
8:00 PM ET- Charlotte FC w/ Will Palaszczuk (WFNZ)
YT-https://buff.ly/wecNIwV
Remember- we're LIVE so get in the chat and join the conversation!
7:00 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin (Seeing Red)
YT- buff.ly/LyKd8f9
8:00 PM ET- Charlotte FC w/ Will Palaszczuk (WFNZ)
YT-https://buff.ly/wecNIwV
Remember- we're LIVE so get in the chat and join the conversation!
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Excited to join @bobvsoccer.bsky.social and the Designated Pundits team to preview the 2026 #RBNY season tonight at 7p ET... live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXUf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXUf...
New York Red Bulls 2026 Season Preview
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February 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Excited to join @bobvsoccer.bsky.social and the Designated Pundits team to preview the 2026 #RBNY season tonight at 7p ET... live!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXUf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXUf...
The REAL MLS kit tier rankings.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The REAL MLS kit tier rankings.
This week with Connor Cape, we talked transfers and tactics- including how coach Wells is going to get the most out of Paxten Aaronson.
Find my article, links to the podcast, or video (YouTube or Spotify) on my Hooligan Soccer Article- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
#MLS #Rapids96 #Colorado Rapids
Find my article, links to the podcast, or video (YouTube or Spotify) on my Hooligan Soccer Article- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
#MLS #Rapids96 #Colorado Rapids
February 10, 2026 at 7:56 PM
This week with Connor Cape, we talked transfers and tactics- including how coach Wells is going to get the most out of Paxten Aaronson.
Find my article, links to the podcast, or video (YouTube or Spotify) on my Hooligan Soccer Article- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
#MLS #Rapids96 #Colorado Rapids
Find my article, links to the podcast, or video (YouTube or Spotify) on my Hooligan Soccer Article- buff.ly/0TBzTfM
#MLS #Rapids96 #Colorado Rapids
When Connor Cape was on The Designated Pundits earlier this week, we talked about the Mihailovic-Aaronson swap.
Catch our full episode for a 2026 season preview!
#MLS #Rapids96 #ColoradoRapids
Catch our full episode for a 2026 season preview!
#MLS #Rapids96 #ColoradoRapids
February 10, 2026 at 6:16 PM
When Connor Cape was on The Designated Pundits earlier this week, we talked about the Mihailovic-Aaronson swap.
Catch our full episode for a 2026 season preview!
#MLS #Rapids96 #ColoradoRapids
Catch our full episode for a 2026 season preview!
#MLS #Rapids96 #ColoradoRapids
When Edgar came on the show this weekend, we touched on the Riqui Puig situation.
We previewed the #LAGalaxy 2026 season and so much more.
Catch the preview on YouTube now!
YT- buff.ly/sBHolpe
#MLS #Galaxy
We previewed the #LAGalaxy 2026 season and so much more.
Catch the preview on YouTube now!
YT- buff.ly/sBHolpe
#MLS #Galaxy
February 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
When Edgar came on the show this weekend, we touched on the Riqui Puig situation.
We previewed the #LAGalaxy 2026 season and so much more.
Catch the preview on YouTube now!
YT- buff.ly/sBHolpe
#MLS #Galaxy
We previewed the #LAGalaxy 2026 season and so much more.
Catch the preview on YouTube now!
YT- buff.ly/sBHolpe
#MLS #Galaxy
Sam Svilar talked to us about some special events happing for the Providence Park anniversary this season.
He dropped so much knowledge on our podcast this week.
Read about it, or find links to youtube and podcast apps in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
He dropped so much knowledge on our podcast this week.
Read about it, or find links to youtube and podcast apps in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
February 10, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Sam Svilar talked to us about some special events happing for the Providence Park anniversary this season.
He dropped so much knowledge on our podcast this week.
Read about it, or find links to youtube and podcast apps in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
He dropped so much knowledge on our podcast this week.
Read about it, or find links to youtube and podcast apps in my Hooligan Soccer article- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
Connor Cape thinks that Zach Steffen is going to be the Colorado Rapids's most improved player. He has a chance to show out before the World Cup rosters are selected.
Find links to the episode, including YouTube, Spotify, and Audio links, inside my Hooligan Soccer article buff.ly/0TBzTfM
Find links to the episode, including YouTube, Spotify, and Audio links, inside my Hooligan Soccer article buff.ly/0TBzTfM
February 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Connor Cape thinks that Zach Steffen is going to be the Colorado Rapids's most improved player. He has a chance to show out before the World Cup rosters are selected.
Find links to the episode, including YouTube, Spotify, and Audio links, inside my Hooligan Soccer article buff.ly/0TBzTfM
Find links to the episode, including YouTube, Spotify, and Audio links, inside my Hooligan Soccer article buff.ly/0TBzTfM
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Reached out to a source, not that it was truly necessary considering the picture he posted, but Agustín Anello is already in Florida with the Union squad.
The Union get their new attacking piece.
#doop #mls #bostonriver #uruguay
📸: Anello Instagram
The Union get their new attacking piece.
#doop #mls #bostonriver #uruguay
📸: Anello Instagram
February 10, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Reached out to a source, not that it was truly necessary considering the picture he posted, but Agustín Anello is already in Florida with the Union squad.
The Union get their new attacking piece.
#doop #mls #bostonriver #uruguay
📸: Anello Instagram
The Union get their new attacking piece.
#doop #mls #bostonriver #uruguay
📸: Anello Instagram
Looking for help with my LAFC depth chart ahead of tonight's episode. Any notes?
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Looking for help with my LAFC depth chart ahead of tonight's episode. Any notes?
Anyone have info on RBNY, as it comes to a depth chart?
We have a LOT of left wingers right now. Wondering if Cowell-Ruvacaba are competing or if Ruvalcaba heads out right.
Also- where do Harper/Gjengaar fit in?
We have a LOT of left wingers right now. Wondering if Cowell-Ruvacaba are competing or if Ruvalcaba heads out right.
Also- where do Harper/Gjengaar fit in?
February 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Anyone have info on RBNY, as it comes to a depth chart?
We have a LOT of left wingers right now. Wondering if Cowell-Ruvacaba are competing or if Ruvalcaba heads out right.
Also- where do Harper/Gjengaar fit in?
We have a LOT of left wingers right now. Wondering if Cowell-Ruvacaba are competing or if Ruvalcaba heads out right.
Also- where do Harper/Gjengaar fit in?
Firmly outside the “American Soccer Community” and nearing the intersection of “Transformers Fan Community” and “Paleontology.”
Weird.
Weird.
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Firmly outside the “American Soccer Community” and nearing the intersection of “Transformers Fan Community” and “Paleontology.”
Weird.
Weird.
Imagine watching that Super Bowl halftime show.
And seeing it -not as a celebration- but as an expression of hate.
Seeing happiness as opposition is a new special feature of this “movement.”
And seeing it -not as a celebration- but as an expression of hate.
Seeing happiness as opposition is a new special feature of this “movement.”
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Imagine watching that Super Bowl halftime show.
And seeing it -not as a celebration- but as an expression of hate.
Seeing happiness as opposition is a new special feature of this “movement.”
And seeing it -not as a celebration- but as an expression of hate.
Seeing happiness as opposition is a new special feature of this “movement.”
Favian Renkel talked worst-case-scenario when we had him on to preview the San Jose Quakes 2026 season. Could the team move? We discussed this and much, much more.
YouTube- buff.ly/6DlrA7e
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/6DlrA7e
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Favian Renkel talked worst-case-scenario when we had him on to preview the San Jose Quakes 2026 season. Could the team move? We discussed this and much, much more.
YouTube- buff.ly/6DlrA7e
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
YouTube- buff.ly/6DlrA7e
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Super Bowl halftime show was in a language I don’t understand.
But music is universal.
Good vibes. Fun times. Looking like an awesome time.
But music is universal.
Good vibes. Fun times. Looking like an awesome time.
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Super Bowl halftime show was in a language I don’t understand.
But music is universal.
Good vibes. Fun times. Looking like an awesome time.
But music is universal.
Good vibes. Fun times. Looking like an awesome time.
Jose Tellez from Golz TV likes FC Dallas's new starting keeper Michael Collodi. Could be adequately replace Paes this season?
Hear more on our #FCDallas season preview episode!
YouTube- buff.ly/fKMSekN
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Hear more on our #FCDallas season preview episode!
YouTube- buff.ly/fKMSekN
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
February 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Jose Tellez from Golz TV likes FC Dallas's new starting keeper Michael Collodi. Could be adequately replace Paes this season?
Hear more on our #FCDallas season preview episode!
YouTube- buff.ly/fKMSekN
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Hear more on our #FCDallas season preview episode!
YouTube- buff.ly/fKMSekN
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
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MLS Equipment Team of the Year honors 🏆
For the work behind the scenes, the long hours, and the standard upheld by Charles, Chafik, and Dylan 👏
For the work behind the scenes, the long hours, and the standard upheld by Charles, Chafik, and Dylan 👏
February 8, 2026 at 11:25 PM
MLS Equipment Team of the Year honors 🏆
For the work behind the scenes, the long hours, and the standard upheld by Charles, Chafik, and Dylan 👏
For the work behind the scenes, the long hours, and the standard upheld by Charles, Chafik, and Dylan 👏
Mike Barrera helped us understand what makes the Philadelphia Union tick on our 2026 #DOOP preview episode.
We talk #PhiladelphiaUnion by recapping 2025, talking transfers, break down the depth chart, and make predictions for 2026.
Out now- find all the links via Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7fTI5rT
We talk #PhiladelphiaUnion by recapping 2025, talking transfers, break down the depth chart, and make predictions for 2026.
Out now- find all the links via Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7fTI5rT
February 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Mike Barrera helped us understand what makes the Philadelphia Union tick on our 2026 #DOOP preview episode.
We talk #PhiladelphiaUnion by recapping 2025, talking transfers, break down the depth chart, and make predictions for 2026.
Out now- find all the links via Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7fTI5rT
We talk #PhiladelphiaUnion by recapping 2025, talking transfers, break down the depth chart, and make predictions for 2026.
Out now- find all the links via Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7fTI5rT