Ball 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 Twitter and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and videos on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!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!