Ball Watching - a St. Louis CITY SC Podcast

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's match versus Minnesota United! We discuss:  Final thoughts on the win against RSL [3:40] Team previews for CITY and Minnesota United [9:34]Trends and storylines for both teams heading into the game [18:03]Projected CITY starting 11 [27:58]Predictions for the matchup [30:04]Our best bet for the game (Graham's Hammer) [31:10]Johnny Nelson Interview [34:00]Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's away win over Real Salt Lake! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's match versus Real Salt Lake! We discuss:  Five-A-Side (Dog Breeds) [1:10]Final thoughts on the win against San Jose Earthquakes [6:33] Team previews for CITY and Real Salt Lake [13:13]Trends and storylines for both teams heading into the game [20:59]Projected CITY starting 11 [27:02]Predictions for the matchup [30:00]Our best bet for the game (Graham's Hammer) [31:48]Listener questions & Sporting KC drama [37:28]Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's second-ever home match and record-setting win versus the San Jose Earthquakes! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome Brooke Grimsley, an STL sportscaster onto the show! Many of you might know or recognize her from her role as a sports reporter and anchor in St. Louis for KMOV Channel 4. She is now the co-host of 101 ESPN’s “The Opening Drive”. with airing on 101 ESPN weekdays from 7-10am. We talk about what initially drove her interest in sportscasting, her journey through her career, her appreciation for St. Louis, and her thoughts on CITY and the first home game / what they may be able to accomplish this season!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's home match versus the San Jose Earthquakes! We discuss:  Five-A-Side (College Team Names/Mascots) [1:07]Final thoughts on the win against Portland Timbers [5:58] Team previews for CITY and San Jose Earthquakes [11:36]Trends and storylines for both teams heading into the game [19:56]Projected CITY starting 11 [26:03]Predictions for the matchup [28:38]Our best bet for the game (Graham's Hammer) [30:45]Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's third MLS game and third win versus the Portland Timbers! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's away match versus the Portland Timbers! We discuss:  Five-A-Side (Soccer Lingo) [0:58]Final thoughts on the win against Charlotte FC [6:05] Team previews for CITY and Portland Timbers [10:16]Trends and storylines for both teams heading into the game [18:37]Projected CITY starting 11 [24:00]Predictions for the matchup [27:26]Our best bet for the game (Graham's Hammer) [29:05]Listener questions [31:35] Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's inaugural MLS home match versus Charlotte FC! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake and Justin, announce and discuss their new sponsor, The Pitch Athletic Club and Tavern! The Pitch is a soccer-themed  restaurant/bar and the newest to open in the Downtown West district. It sits caddy corner to CITY Park! As the newest property of locally-owned and operated, Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM), we interview Blaise Pastoret, their Director of Restaurants, to get a glimpse into The Pitch's history, the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, and what to expect from them moving forward!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's first home match against Charlotte FC! We discuss:  Five-A-Side (STL Food/Drink) [1:04]Final thoughts on the win against Austin FC [7:43] Team previews for CITY and Charlotte FC [10:07]Trends and storylines for both teams heading into the game [16:10]Projected CITY starting 11 [20:28]Predictions for the matchup [25:30]Our best bet for the game (Graham's Hammer) [27:10]Listener questions [29:48] Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's inaugural MLS match versus Austin FC! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's inaugural MLS match against Austin FC! We discuss:  Five-A-Side (Animals) [2:53]Reactions from CITY's preseason fixtures and training [8:15] Team previews for CITY and Austin FC [16:05]Trends and storylines for both teams heading into the game [21:37]Projected CITY starting 11 [23:20]Predictions for the matchup [26:56]Our best bet for the game (Graham's Hammer) [29:47]Listener questions [32:07] Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, summarizes everything you need to know about St. Louis CITY SC as they enter their first season. He discusses things like: First Team depth chartStarting 11Player predictionsTeam predictionsWhat does success look like the first season?Listener questionsFollow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome John "Mo" Mozeliak, the current  President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. Mo is a 28-year veteran of the Cardinals front office and the winner of multiple Executive of the Year awards. Mo talks to us about his professional journey, his experience with the Cardinals, the culture he's fostered in the organization, his thoughts on St. Louis CITY SC's arrival in STL, and much much more!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down all of the most recently announced transfers/injuries for the club, talk about a few CITY2 coaching appointments, summarize the League's Cup draw, and discuss the state of soccer in the US following the changes at US Soccer and the country's future hosting of the 2024 Copa America.Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

In this special episode, Jake breaks down all of the relevant details from the ongoing Reyna versus Berhalter drama in the aftermath of the 2022 World Cup. Join for a special episode centered around the two families' intimate relationship, the timeline and buildup to the drama, perspective-taking for each of those involved, and some ramifications/impacts resulting from the saga. Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, distill down all of the the late December and early January news coming from St. Louis CITY SC. They discuss things like: TransfersHomegrown SigningsFirst Team Coaching Staff AnnouncementsPreseason ScheduleAdditionally, they answer listener questions ranging from their most anticipated games of the year, expectations for the season, and the jersey they'd each purchase if given the opportunity by the club!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, summarize all of CITY's most recent roster additions during the past few months and highlight the 2023 schedule that was just released. St. Louis CITY SC has acquired many players over the past few months from means like: Free Agent SigningsCITY2 PromotionsTradesExpansion DraftSuperDraftHear about each of these in this week's episode plus an overview of our 34-game schedule, talking about the highlights, date/timing of games, and what to look forward to in just a few short months!Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and France, the World Cup overall, and look ahead toward 2026! They breakdown Argentina's win over France, and recap the 2022 World Cup's most interesting facts, awards, storylines, and biggest games. Finally, they set their eyes on the 2026 World Cup to be hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico, covering the new expanded format, host cities, and everything in between.Follow the show on Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL.Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!