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There seems to be a lot of hate being thrown Inter Miami’s way. Is Inter Miami bad for the MLS? Are hardcore MLS fans not seeing the bigger picture? We discuss all this and more with our special guest Favian Renkel writer for SBI Soccer.

We are breaking down who would be in the starting xi of the current roster, and how we hope the starting xi will look when the season starts.

We are discussing season ticket holder events, new kits, new rumored players and alot more on this episode of Battered Herons Podcast.

As 2023 wraps up, we look forward to 2024 and discuss all the rumors currently around Inter Miami, and what this team might look like when the season kicks off in late February.

The MLS has released the schedule, we break down Inter Miami’s schedule, all the big time dates and what we are looking forward to most, and what this schedule could possibly look like if Inter Miami advances far in all their tournaments .

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down a ton of topics in their 2023 finale episode including: MLS Cup, 2024 rule changes, US Open Cup, new CITY transactions, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and CITY's preseason + newly released regular season schedule!

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Most MLS fans are upset because MLS has chosen to leave the US Open Cup, but Daniel loves the idea. We have IMCF Traveller joining the show to debate the US Open Cup, and what the ripple effects are on the rest of U.S soccer.

Inter Miami will be traveling 22,000 miles during a preseason world tour, it will be highlighted by one last game between Messi and Ronaldo. We’ll be talking about the preseason and the Champions Cup draw on this episode of Battered Herons.

The Herons Are Back. With the 2023 season officially in the books, it’s time to start looking forward to 2024 and all the changes that are on the way.

We let you vote, now we are going over the winners of the 2023 Battered Awards. We look back at this memorable season, and agree or disagree with the winners voted on by the Battered Family.

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down each CITY player's performance from the 2023 season, blending stats with the eye test. In addition, they catch you up on the 2023 MLS Cup, AND discuss the upcoming "Hope for the Holidays" holiday-themed fundraiser. Make sure you catch their announcement of their first two special guest panelists!

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 2024 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...

Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!

Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Ball Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down the results from MLS Cup Round One, talk about the upcoming crucial USMNT matches, summarize the highlights and low lights of CITY's season, and discuss how they fared against their 2023 season predictions!

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 2024 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...

Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!

Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

We are back talking Inter Miami, we’ll talk about the final two meaningless games against Charlotte and what we think we might see during the offseason.

Inter Miami has officially been eliminated from the playoffs. We are talking about the lost game and all other things going on in the Inter Miami world.

We are previewing Saturdays must win match against Supporter Shield Winners Cincinnati FC in what will be a must win match in order to keep chances alive for a playoff appearance.

We went live right after the final whistle of the Inter Miami loss to the Chicago Fire. With huge playoff implications, we are talking about the game and how it impacts the Herons playoff chances.

Postgame reaction to the Inter Miami FC draw with NYCFC

We went live after the US Open Cup Final loss to Houston Dynamo. Where does Inter Miami go from here?

We went live after Inter Miami's 4-0 win against Toronto FC, we are talking about the game, the Messi & Alba injuries, and how our playoff chances are looking after tonights games. 

This has been a whirlwind of a season, but we have gotten to the point where we are seriously considering Inter Miami winning the Treble. We preview Wednesdays upcoming game against Toronto FC and also our chances of winning three trophies this season, with Toronto Sports Guy and we are joined by special guest from South Floridas past to celebrate our 100th episode and talk about how far South Florida Soccer has come this century.