Patrick Schulte, Goalkeeper for Columbus Crew, US Men's National Team

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome current Columbus Crew and US Men's National Team Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, to the show! Patrick is a St. Louis native, Francis Howell grad, St. Louis Scott Gallagher alum, and attended Saint Louis University prior to being drafted #12 overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft to Columbus Crew. In his short career, Patrick has won an MLS Next Pro, an MLS Cup, and earned multiple call-ups the USMNT (including at the 2024 Paris Olympics).In the interview, we discussed his growth and development at SLU, his professional debut and PK performance for STL FC, the art of goalkeeping, his time with the Crew, and what it's like to wear his country's colors in his hometown!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!