MLS > Liga MX? USWNT Crashes Out, CITY Gets Back to Work!

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap the exciting Ro16 Leagues Cup action, including recaps of the best matches, Messi's impact on the growth of the game,  the old MLS >= Liga MX debate, and what's left in the tournament. The guys also talk about how the USWNT's dramatic crashing out of the 2023 Women's World Cup, what happened against Sweden, and where this program is heading from here.Finally, we take a deeper look look at Justin's new magic number model that shows us CITY's magic number to lock in a playoff spot, and the recent CITY news that you may want to know about prior to our preview for the Austin FC match next week!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!