Ball Watching

<p>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!</p>

CITY Audit: Assets, Liabilities & Klauss-ifieds

Send us a text 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 interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure t...

11-19
01:15:23

Winter Is Coming

Send us a text 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 roster! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in vide...

11-13
53:24

2025 CITY Season Review

Send us a text 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's programs! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in v...

11-05
01:06:50

Corey's Wray-n To Begin as CITY's New Sporting Director

Send us a text 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 on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on...

11-01
32:26

It’s Gettin’ Hot In Here

Send us a text 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 notifications on! Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered rig...

10-29
01:00:00

Crazy Times We're Living In

Send us a text 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/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on! Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 prese...

10-23
12:40

A Real Washout

Send us a text 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 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Ho...

10-21
58:48

Winner Take All?

Send us a text 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 Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for ...

10-14
38:55

Hartel’s Double Is Austin's Trouble

Send us a text 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffma...

10-07
40:27

Son Shines; CITY Doesn’t

Send us a text 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! Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St....

10-01
01:01:13

Winning is Fun (feat. @ChatCityTactics)

Send us a text Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, welcomes data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics), to the show to discuss the state of CITY's season, data trends and analyses, roster construction, and aspirations for the end of 2025. Additionally, the two also preview CITY's upcoming home match against LAFC! 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....

09-25
01:13:20

Sir Mc-Scores-a-Lot

Send us a text Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, breaks down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-1 win on the road vs. San Jose Earthquakes! 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Br...

09-23
36:04

Bills Marching East, CITY Travels West (feat. Kevin Kalish)

Send us a text Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, welcomes SLU Men's Soccer Head Coach, Kevin Kalish, to the show to discuss the state of SLU's season, aspirations for 2025, his thoughts on CITY's 2025 MLS campaign, and what 2026+ might look like! Additionally, Jake previews CITY's upcoming away match against the San Jose Earthquakes! 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.c...

09-18
56:08

Poutine in Their Place

Send us a text Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, breaks down St. Louis CITY SC's 2-0 win on the road vs. C.F. Montreal! 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers ...

09-16
36:51

New Highs, New Lows

Send us a text Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 1-1 draw vs FC Dallas and the upcoming away match at CF Montreal! 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here...

09-10
01:01:22

Make it Stop

Send us a text Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-2 loss vs Houston Dynamo FC and the upcoming home match against FC Dallas! 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right...

09-03
54:39

VAR In; Lutz Out

Send us a text Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-2 loss at Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the upcoming home match against Houston Dynamo! 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquart...

08-27
01:09:06

Lutz Control: Pfannenstiel Let Go by CITY

Send us a text Ball Watching host, Jake Koenig, breaks down St. Louis CITY SC's parting of ways with Sporting Director, Lutz Pfannenstiel, and discuss what it means for the club moving forward. 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! ...

08-25
49:35

Cannot Close

Send us a text Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's 3-2 loss at Chicago Fire FC and the upcoming away match against Vancouver Whitecaps 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 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquar...

08-20
01:00:22

15 Minutes with STL's Own, Tom Barlow (Forward, Chicago Fire FC)

Send us a text Ball Watching host, Justin Graham, interviews STL native, Tom Barlow, current forward for Chicago Fire FC. The two discuss his upbringing in St. Louis, the decision to commit to University of Wisconsin, getting drafted by NY Red Bulls, and his time in Chicago under Gregg Berhalter! 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 s...

08-14
15:15

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