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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps, and the upcoming away match against Minnesota United!

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The Santa Klauss is back in town! In this exclusive conversation, former St. Louis CITY SC striker and current LA Galaxy talisman João Klauss sits down with Jake and Justin from Ball Watching the morning after his dramatic return to Energizer Park. From receiving a standing ovation from the St. Louis faithful to finding the back of the net against his former side, Klauss reflects on an emotional weekend, and his scorching form in Los Angeles.

Here is what we cover in this episode:

• The St. Louis Homecoming: Klauss takes us inside his emotional weekend return—from dinner at his favorite St. Louis spot to the spine-tingling standing ovation at Energizer Park, reconnecting with former teammates, and finding out who gave him the most grief after scoring against them.
• Thriving in Carson: What unlocked his blistering start with the Galaxy? Klauss breaks down his relationship with Greg Vanney, how his tactical responsibilities as a No. 9 have evolved, and what it’s like building an instant telepathic connection with Marco Reus.
• The Final Push & 2027 Ambitions: Managing the physical grind through late-season knocks, what the Galaxy locker room is demanding of each other heading into the postseason, and how Klauss is measuring personal success beyond the scoresheet as he looks ahead to next season.

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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!

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Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY's home win against LA Galaxy, and the upcoming home match against Vancouver Whitecaps!

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!