Earnie Stewart, USSF Sporting Director

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome Earnie Stewart, the current and first ever Sporting Director for the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Earnie played soccer professionally in Holland, in the US and for the USMNT for 16+ years. For the USMNT, he was the first ever black captain for the team at the 2002 World Cup, and is currently tied for 2nd all-time in most appearances at a World Cup for the US. Since his playing retirement, he’s held various soccer director positions at multiple clubs in Holland, at the Philadelphia Union, and now at USSF. 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 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... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!