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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's victory at home against Colorado Rapids and preview the upcoming home match against Real Salt Lake! 

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The Wins Are Flowing

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's 3-1 victory on the road against LA Galaxy, and preview the upcoming home match against Colorado Rapids!

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3 Goals = 3 Points Western Warning

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's 3-2 victory over cross-state rivals, kansas, and preview the upcoming away match against LA Galaxy!

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Dar-B-Que Dub

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, preview St. Louis CITY's upcoming rivalry match at home against Sporting kansas, and round off on all World Cup news!

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MLS Is Back With A Bang

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Ball Watching host, Justin Graham, breaks down the fallout from the USMNT’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup.

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USA World Cup Roundup

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia in their second match of the FIFA World Cup, preview their final group stage against Turkiye, and discuss the biggest World Cup storylines from the last week!

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USA Wins Group D + Week 2 Roundup

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap the USMNT's 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup, and preview their second group stage against Australia!

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Statement of Intent

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap the USMNT's 2-1 loss against Germany and preview their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay!

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Let the Games Begin

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, dissect the 2026 USMNT World Cup Roster from top to bottom, recap their 3-2 win over Senegal, and preview what's to come in Chicago against Germany!

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USMNT Roster & 3-2 W Over Senegal

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, wrap their "Road to '26" interview series with a true icon of the modern American pitch: Jozy Altidore.

With 115 caps, an MLS Cup title, and an MLS Cup MVP on his mantle, Jozy stands alone as one of the most dominant forces in national team history. As the third-highest goalscorer in USMNT history with 42 goals, he has summited the highest peaks of the sport and carries a rare, elite understanding of what it actually takes to win on the world stage.

Now navigating the boardroom as the Chief Soccer Officer of our show partner, Sogility, Jozy is leveraging state-of-the-art, data-tracked training technology to fundamentally revolutionize how this country develops youth talent.

We sit down with the absolute legend to dive deep into his legacy and look ahead to the home crucible of 2026, covering:

 * The CSO Mandate: Unpacking his transition from scoring headlines to corporate leadership. Jozy explains how data and sensory tracking tech are designed to close the global development gap and fix America's historical training deficiencies.
 * The Art of the No. 9: A masterclass on the pure, instinctual mechanics of elite finishing. Jozy details the fine line between clinical execution and overthinking in the box, and breaks down his absolute favorite international career goals.
 * Handling the World Stage: What does it actually feel like to walk onto a pitch with the emotional expectations of an entire nation on your back? Jozy shares the mental adjustments required to handle the pressure cooker of multiple FIFA World Cups.
 * The Pochettino Formula & 2026 Mandate: With the tournament arriving at our front door, Jozy issues a direct, filterless reality check for the current player pool. He reveals the exact baseline trait Mauricio Pochettino’s squad needs to adopt to ensure 2026 is a success.

Whether you want to hear from one of the greatest strikers to ever wear the crest or see the technological blueprint changing the sport's future, you cannot miss this grand finale.

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(Road to '26) Jozy Altidore, Former USMNT Striker & Chief Strategy Officer at Sogility

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