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
Pinned
We’re putting together a team!
Looking for at least two more content creators to join us on our latest project. Podcast is two shows a week, one updates-and-recap and one picks-and-predictions.
Please let me know if you’re interested, or share this with someone who is! #NWSL
Looking for at least two more content creators to join us on our latest project. Podcast is two shows a week, one updates-and-recap and one picks-and-predictions.
Please let me know if you’re interested, or share this with someone who is! #NWSL
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
Sam Svilar came on and spoke to us about the Portland Timbers in our 2026 MLS Preview Series.
Here, we broke down the 2025 season.
Find all the links on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
Here, we broke down the 2025 season.
Find all the links on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
February 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Sam Svilar came on and spoke to us about the Portland Timbers in our 2026 MLS Preview Series.
Here, we broke down the 2025 season.
Find all the links on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
Here, we broke down the 2025 season.
Find all the links on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/7j6r8S4
It might be Superbowl Sunday, but we had Hernan from WAATV on the pod this week, and we previewed Austin FC's 2026 #MLS season.
Links to the full show are all on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/gWqhMdu
Links to the full show are all on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/gWqhMdu
February 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM
It might be Superbowl Sunday, but we had Hernan from WAATV on the pod this week, and we previewed Austin FC's 2026 #MLS season.
Links to the full show are all on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/gWqhMdu
Links to the full show are all on Hooligan Soccer- buff.ly/gWqhMdu
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This #BHM, we’re honoring pioneers who opened doors - and those who keep them open. From Dr. Gladys West and Jo Ann Allen Boyce to Crystal Dunn and Christen Press, their excellence and advocacy remind us that progress is built by those who demand more and make space for the next generation.
February 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
This #BHM, we’re honoring pioneers who opened doors - and those who keep them open. From Dr. Gladys West and Jo Ann Allen Boyce to Crystal Dunn and Christen Press, their excellence and advocacy remind us that progress is built by those who demand more and make space for the next generation.
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MLS news and notes
MLS 2026 Team Previews for this next week-
Monday 9 PM ET- SDFC w/ SanDiego Futbol
Monday 10 PM ET- LAFC w/ Defenders of the Banc
Wednesday 9 PM ET- Orlando City w/ John Rawlins
Thursday 7 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin
Thursday 8 PM ET- Charlotte w/ Will Palaszczuk
Links- thedesignatedpundits.com
Monday 9 PM ET- SDFC w/ SanDiego Futbol
Monday 10 PM ET- LAFC w/ Defenders of the Banc
Wednesday 9 PM ET- Orlando City w/ John Rawlins
Thursday 7 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin
Thursday 8 PM ET- Charlotte w/ Will Palaszczuk
Links- thedesignatedpundits.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
MLS news and notes
Anyone in MLS have a Polymarket invite code?
If this deal is through… I’d assume they’d have some especially for content creators.
If this deal is through… I’d assume they’d have some especially for content creators.
February 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Anyone in MLS have a Polymarket invite code?
If this deal is through… I’d assume they’d have some especially for content creators.
If this deal is through… I’d assume they’d have some especially for content creators.
MLS 2026 Team Previews for this next week-
Monday 9 PM ET- SDFC w/ SanDiego Futbol
Monday 10 PM ET- LAFC w/ Defenders of the Banc
Wednesday 9 PM ET- Orlando City w/ John Rawlins
Thursday 7 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin
Thursday 8 PM ET- Charlotte w/ Will Palaszczuk
Links- thedesignatedpundits.com
Monday 9 PM ET- SDFC w/ SanDiego Futbol
Monday 10 PM ET- LAFC w/ Defenders of the Banc
Wednesday 9 PM ET- Orlando City w/ John Rawlins
Thursday 7 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin
Thursday 8 PM ET- Charlotte w/ Will Palaszczuk
Links- thedesignatedpundits.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
MLS 2026 Team Previews for this next week-
Monday 9 PM ET- SDFC w/ SanDiego Futbol
Monday 10 PM ET- LAFC w/ Defenders of the Banc
Wednesday 9 PM ET- Orlando City w/ John Rawlins
Thursday 7 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin
Thursday 8 PM ET- Charlotte w/ Will Palaszczuk
Links- thedesignatedpundits.com
Monday 9 PM ET- SDFC w/ SanDiego Futbol
Monday 10 PM ET- LAFC w/ Defenders of the Banc
Wednesday 9 PM ET- Orlando City w/ John Rawlins
Thursday 7 PM ET- RBNY w/ Mark Fishkin
Thursday 8 PM ET- Charlotte w/ Will Palaszczuk
Links- thedesignatedpundits.com
Favian Renkel made his 2026 debut on our podcast this week, when we discussed the San Jose Earthquakes.
Here, we recapped the 2025 season.
Find it on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app-
YT- buff.ly/EVUNwMq
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Spotify- buff.ly/wIxUk07
Here, we recapped the 2025 season.
Find it on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app-
YT- buff.ly/EVUNwMq
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Spotify- buff.ly/wIxUk07
February 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Favian Renkel made his 2026 debut on our podcast this week, when we discussed the San Jose Earthquakes.
Here, we recapped the 2025 season.
Find it on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app-
YT- buff.ly/EVUNwMq
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Spotify- buff.ly/wIxUk07
Here, we recapped the 2025 season.
Find it on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app-
YT- buff.ly/EVUNwMq
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Spotify- buff.ly/wIxUk07
This week we made our #RCTID preview video for the 2026 #MLS season. Sam Svilar joined us and talked transfers, depth chart, and expectations for the Portland Timbers.
Find all the links on YouTube, Spotify, or podcast apps.
YT- buff.ly/MJY2VA3
Spotify- buff.ly/ihABz21
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Find all the links on YouTube, Spotify, or podcast apps.
YT- buff.ly/MJY2VA3
Spotify- buff.ly/ihABz21
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
February 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This week we made our #RCTID preview video for the 2026 #MLS season. Sam Svilar joined us and talked transfers, depth chart, and expectations for the Portland Timbers.
Find all the links on YouTube, Spotify, or podcast apps.
YT- buff.ly/MJY2VA3
Spotify- buff.ly/ihABz21
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Find all the links on YouTube, Spotify, or podcast apps.
YT- buff.ly/MJY2VA3
Spotify- buff.ly/ihABz21
Audio- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Jose Tellez is always a great guest, so we had to have him on to preview #FCDallas's 2026 season.
Here, we talked about Petar Musa and the next steps in his career (leaving Dallas?)
Find more on the pod, out now on YouTube and audio.
#DTID #MLS
YouTube- buff.ly/ImhBWqM
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Here, we talked about Petar Musa and the next steps in his career (leaving Dallas?)
Find more on the pod, out now on YouTube and audio.
#DTID #MLS
YouTube- buff.ly/ImhBWqM
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
February 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Jose Tellez is always a great guest, so we had to have him on to preview #FCDallas's 2026 season.
Here, we talked about Petar Musa and the next steps in his career (leaving Dallas?)
Find more on the pod, out now on YouTube and audio.
#DTID #MLS
YouTube- buff.ly/ImhBWqM
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Here, we talked about Petar Musa and the next steps in his career (leaving Dallas?)
Find more on the pod, out now on YouTube and audio.
#DTID #MLS
YouTube- buff.ly/ImhBWqM
Podcast- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Jeffrey Nesker from "Waking the Red" joined our show to preview the 2026 #TFCLive season, and we talked a lot about Alonso Coello.
Catch the whole episode via Hooligan Soccer, YouTube, or on all podcast apps.
Hooligan- buff.ly/QbxIBa6
YouTube- buff.ly/J50oVKK
Audio Links- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Catch the whole episode via Hooligan Soccer, YouTube, or on all podcast apps.
Hooligan- buff.ly/QbxIBa6
YouTube- buff.ly/J50oVKK
Audio Links- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
February 8, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Jeffrey Nesker from "Waking the Red" joined our show to preview the 2026 #TFCLive season, and we talked a lot about Alonso Coello.
Catch the whole episode via Hooligan Soccer, YouTube, or on all podcast apps.
Hooligan- buff.ly/QbxIBa6
YouTube- buff.ly/J50oVKK
Audio Links- buff.ly/GJbNJZK
Catch the whole episode via Hooligan Soccer, YouTube, or on all podcast apps.
Hooligan- buff.ly/QbxIBa6
YouTube- buff.ly/J50oVKK
Audio Links- buff.ly/GJbNJZK