Tom Bogert, MLS & USMNT Insider

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome MLS & USMNT Insider, Tom Bogert, to the show! Tom Bogert is a staff writer for The Athletic, providing exclusive and unique insights on MLS and the U.S. national team. He has previously written for MLSsoccer.com, The Guardian, BR Football, and more.In the interview, we discuss his backstory, how he got to his current job, the highs and lows of being an MLS insider, CITY transfer rumors/news, transfer rumors around the MLS, his prediction on the USMNT's finishing place in Copa America, and a ton more!You can follow Tom at @tombogert on X/Twitter and YouTube!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!