Ball Watching

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 0-2 loss at San Diego FC and the upcoming home match against Seattle Sounders FC! 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 tur...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 1-1 draw vs. Charlotte FC and the upcoming away match against San Diego FC! 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 noti...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics), to the show to discuss the state of CITY's roster and predictions for the 2026 season.  Additionally, they preview the upcoming season opener against Charlotte FC! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in vid...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, discuss the latest CITY news, preseason learnings, and the overall season preview for 2026. The season preview includes scheduling blocks, previewing the depth chart, predicting points tallies, and ideating on the biggest themes that CITY needs to go their way in 2026. In addition, we cover updates from around MLS, the CONCACAF C...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, discuss the latest CITY news, including the incoming deals for Polvara and Mbacke, the overall state of the roster, and how preseason is progressing. In addition, we discuss St. Louis' participation in the LA '28 Olympics, share updates from around MLS, and answer some of your questions! Follow the show on X and/or Inst...

Send us Fan Mail Former FIFA Assistant Referee George Gansner joins Ball Watching hosts, Jake and Justin, to break down the most significant upcoming changes to officiating, VAR usage, and offside interpretation as FIFA prepares for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes i...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, discuss the latest CITY news, including Klauss' sale to LA Galaxy, potential new incomings of Polvara and Santos, the state of the roster, and the beginning of preseason. In addition, we discuss the US Open Cup, USL's new top division league, and new changes to MLS transfer windows and roster regulations! Follow the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, discuss the latest CITY news, including Daniel Edelman's new contract, Wallem's confirmed return, Mbacke Fall's link to the club, the beginning of preseason matches, and our full preseason schedule! In addition, we discuss Carolyn Kindle's comments made during the recent 'The CITY Voice' podcast epis...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, discuss the latest CITY news, including Yoann Damet's new technical staff, Daniel Edelman's signing, Wallem's supposed return, and our full preseason schedule! In addition, we break down the Josh Sargent transfer saga! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episo...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, reconvene to discuss CITY's "new dawn" memo, soccer's growth in America, the biggest MLS offseason moves thus far, looming changes to offsides, and the rebuild that both STL and SKC find themselves in the middle of. Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all epi...

Send us Fan Mail John O'Leary, motivational speaker, best-selling author, host of "Live Inspired" podcast, and subject for the recent film "Soul on Fire", joins 'Hope for the Holidays' for a special guest presentation!  Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https:...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap SLU Men's Soccer's College Cup return, break down CITY's head coaching hire, dissect their three MLS Super Draft picks, discuss Bürki's place in MLS,  and a whole lot more! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by sea...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap SLU Men's Elite 8 win over Akron and other NCAA results with local impacts, chat about the MLS Cup Final, talk about the US Open Cup schedule, break down the World Cup draw, and a whole lot more! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTub...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap SLU Men's Sweet 16 win over Bryant and other NCAA results with local impacts, chat about the ongoing head coaching search for CITY, break down the upcoming World Cup draw, catch up on MLS playoffs, and a whole lot more! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap SLU Men's A-10 Round 1 and Round 2 matches with HC Kevin Kalish, chat about the 2026 CITY schedule release, catch up on MLS playoffs, and a whole lot 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/@...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap SLU Men's A-10 Tournament Title, weigh in on Josh Yaro's new contract, break down the MLS schedule/table format changes for 2027, and bring on data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics), to audit St. Louis CITY SC's 2026 roster! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest inter...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap Corey Wray's first press conference as Sporting Director for St. Louis CITY SC, provide updates on SLU Men's and Women's journeys in the A-10 postseason tournaments, discuss the potential MLS calendar and format changes + MLS Cup playoffs so far, and highlight the USMNT's upcoming November friendlies and...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's 2025 season, comparing their predictions and superlatives against what actually transpired. In addition, they discuss Corey Wray's appointment as Sporting Director, MLS Awards, updates on the MLS Cup playoffs, and the upcoming A-10 tournament games in STL for both SLU men's and women'...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down the hiring of St. Louis CITY SC's new Sporting Director, Corey Wray! The gentlemen discuss his background, his upbringing in MLS from intern to Assistant GM, his involvement in peak eras for two incredible teams, what he brings CITY, and what his immediate priorities should be in the first 90 days! Follow the show...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's contract options announcements for 2026, the state of the team, and tons 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 n...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, debriefs and breaks down all the recent CITY drama, including 2026 player options, Diego and Hack's roles, the sporting director search, and the club's communications with fans. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 2-2 draw at home vs. Real Salt Lake! 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...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, preview St. Louis CITY SC's final match of the 2025 campaign against Real Salt Lake! 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...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-1 on the road vs. Austin FC! 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 2025 p...

Send us Fan Mail Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-0 loss vs LAFC and the upcoming away match at Austin FC!  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! Ho...