Ball Watching

Ball Watching, LLC

Ball Watching is a fan podcast focused on providing end to end coverage of St. Louis CITY SC. The podcast posts biweekly preview and recap episodes of each match, and  even highlights the non-sporting elements of the club including community outreach and administration. The podcast also features exciting guest interviews with some of STL's finest people! Thanks for tuning in!

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Sin Bin #4: New MLS "Competition Initiatives" + Return of PSRA/PRO Referees
6d ago
Sin Bin #4: New MLS "Competition Initiatives" + Return of PSRA/PRO Referees
Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, is joined by Ball Watching's MLS Rules Analyst, George Gansner, in another episode of "Sin Bin" where we discuss: the impact of PRO referees returning and the introduction of three new "competition initiatives" in MLS!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2024 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Showdown in Salt Lake
28-03-2024
Showdown in Salt Lake
Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, prep you all for St. Louis CITY SC's upcoming away match against Real Salt Lake!If you enjoyed today's outro music, please check out all of amazing work from the incredibly talented Dave Wittenauer on Facebook or TikTok (links below):@greltman on TikTok"Live from Dave's basement" on FacebookFollow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2024 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Sin Bin #3: PSRA New CBA + New Rule Implementation
27-03-2024
Sin Bin #3: PSRA New CBA + New Rule Implementation
Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, are joined by Ball Watching's MLS Rules Analyst, George Gansner, in another episode of "Sin Bin" where we discuss: the new CBA ratified between PRO and PSRA,  looking back on replacement referee performance, and the introduction of new sporting rules!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2024 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Sin Bin #2: PSRA Update + Replacement Refs Assessment + CITYvATX Controversy
12-03-2024
Sin Bin #2: PSRA Update + Replacement Refs Assessment + CITYvATX Controversy
Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, is joined by Ball Watching's MLS Rules Analyst, George Gansner, in another episode of "Sin Bin" where we discuss: updates coming from PSRA / PRO negotiations,  performance assessment of replacement referees, and controversial decisions from CITY's draw with Austin FC!George Gansner is a member of the STL Soccer Hall of Fame and Former FIFA/MLS Assistant Referee. You can follow him on X at @ggansner!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2024 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Overheated in Houston + NYCFC Preview (Home)
29-02-2024
Overheated in Houston + NYCFC Preview (Home)
Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's 1-0 loss and elimination from CONCACAF Champions Cup at the hands of Houston Dynamo FC! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Since this week is a multi-game week, we also preview the upcoming MLS match against NYCFC where we talk team previews, key players, insightful statistics, and a ton more!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2024 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Adeni-ran Like the Wind + HOU Preview (Away)
25-02-2024
Adeni-ran Like the Wind + HOU Preview (Away)
Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake! We talk initial reactions, highlights, low lights, player ratings, where we go from here, and much much more!Since this week is a multi-game week, we also preview the upcoming second leg against Houston Dynamo FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup where we talk team previews, key players, insightful statistics, and a ton more!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2024 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!