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Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's comeback draw with LA Galaxy, the best individual performances, life under David Critchley so far, and what the second half of the season might hold!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... 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!

Send us a textIn this episode of the Mecca of Banter podcast, hosts Henry and Hoov discuss various topics surrounding football, including the recent performance of St. Louis City, the struggles of the US Men's National Team, and the ongoing Club World Cup. They analyze the team's defensive issues, the need for roster improvements, and the implications of attendance at major tournaments. The conversation highlights the highs and lows of being a football fan, with a focus on player performances and tactical insights.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Football02:49 St. Louis City Performance Review05:58 Defensive Struggles and Tactical Analysis09:02 Transfer Market Needs and Roster Construction12:03 US Men's National Team Discussion15:09 Club World Cup Attendance Issues and ConcernsKeywordsfootball, St. Louis City, US Men's National Team, Club World Cup, soccer analysis, transfer market, tactical review, sports podcastSupport the show

St. Louis City SC may as well be asking "Are you not entertained" under interim coach David Critchley. Klauss returns to scoring form in a big way against Los Angeles Galaxy, notching the team's first hat trick. Beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the teams tie, and how, to salvage the season, Klauss needs to be at the top of his game, and signs are promising. Can other players start scoring as well? What changes will the transfer window bring? Why do Beth and Tom talk about TWA? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Tom Ackerman talks with St. Louis CITY SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel about João Klauss recording the first hat trick in club history. They discuss the quality of each goal, especially the third, and how Klauss has responded to recent criticism. The conversation highlights the impact of new head coach David Critchley, with noticeable improvements in team energy, style of play, and a clearer identity. Pfannenstiel also praises the leadership of Roman Bürki and his professionalism in training and preparation. They preview the upcoming break, the June 25 match against Orlando City, and Lutz's potential visit to the academy tournament in Nashville.

Tom Ackerman opens Hour 2 with an IndyCar race preview, discussing key drivers like Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, Joseph Newgarden, and Alex Palou, as well as race day activities and family-friendly events. Next, Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to talk about João Klauss' historic hat trick and the positive changes under new CITY SC coach David Critchley, along with team leadership and upcoming matches. The conversation then shifts to John Mozeliak, who shares insights on the Cardinals' recent game, leadership succession plans, pitching rotation, and Father's Day reflections. Finally, Bernie Miklasz wraps up the hour discussing Wilson Contreras' leadership, Nolan Gorman's hot streak, injury concerns, pitching struggles, and the competitive MLB division race.

Hour 1 of Sports on a Sunday Morning features Tom Ackerman in conversation with three key guests. Dan Reardon breaks down the brutal conditions at Oakmont Golf Course, highlighting Sam Burns leading the field and Rory McIlroy's approach to media interactions. Keith Fisher discusses his new role as Lindenwood University's head hockey coach, the program's transition to Division One, and the growing hockey presence in St. Louis. The hour wraps with Chris Blair previewing the IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway, covering top drivers, race day events, and a post-race concert by Chase Wright. Hour 2 kicks off with an IndyCar race preview, focusing on key drivers such as Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, Joseph Newgarden, and Alex Palou, along with family-friendly event activities. Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to discuss St. Louis CITY SC's progress, João Klauss' historic hat trick, and new coach David Critchley's impact on the team. John Mozeliak shares insights on Cardinals leadership transitions, pitching challenges, and Father's Day reflections. The hour concludes with Bernie Miklasz analyzing Wilson Contreras' leadership, Nolan Gorman's hot streak, injury updates, and the tight MLB division race.

This week on Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman covers a packed slate of action: IndyCar makes history with its first-ever Sunday night primetime race at Worldwide Technology Raceway, with Will Power on pole and Joseph Newgarden chasing another win. The Cardinals snap their 6-game losing streak with a fiery 8-5 win over the Brewers, highlighted by Nolan Gorman's 3-run homer and drama after Wilson Contreras was hit. In golf, Sam Burns leads the U.S. Open with Adam Scott and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. The Florida Panthers are one win from the Stanley Cup, and STL City SC draws 3-3 with the LA Galaxy despite a hat trick from Joao Klauss.

Send us a textThis week's episode is all about redemption, domination, and silverware. We kick things off with St. Louis City's 2-1 win over San Jose—a much-needed result that screams new manager bounce. It felt like first-season vibes all over again, and seeing Löwen and Klauss both on the scoresheet? Chef's kiss.Then we head to Europe, where Chelsea smashed Real Betis 4-1 to become UEFA Conference League Champions! The Blues are now the first club in history to win all three major European trophies. It started shaky, but once they settled in, it was domination. A perfect end to a rollercoaster season.And finally, we talk about the Champions League Final, where PSG absolutely dismantled Inter 5-0. It wasn't just a win—it was a statement. No one was beating them on that day. And as for Mbappé… let's just say, mans down bad.Tune in for all the goals, glory, and classic banter as we wrap up a wild week in the world of football!Support the show

This week, we discuss our FOMC takeaways, Bessent making progress on a China trade deal, and how we're thinking about the yield curve. We also delve into Fed QE misinformation, the bullish vs bearish risk-to-reward right now, the Taiwan dollar and Mag7 exodus, Bitcoin repeating last summer, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx — Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V9LpLt45QpaeAz-YgFcQZLlwwxTmqZaZ/view?usp=sharing — Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code FG10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv — Blockdaemon is the gateway to the decentralized economy, securing over $110B in digital assets for 400+ institutions with blockchain nodes, APIs, MPC wallets and vaults, and staking solutions. Learn more: www.blockdaemon.com Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security for consumers and enterprises, proudly sponsors Forward Guidance, where traditional finance meets crypto. As Ledger celebrates a decade of securing 20% of the world's crypto assets, it offers a secure gateway for those entering digital finance. Buy a LEDGER™ device today and protect your assets with top-tier security technology. Buy now on https://Ledger.com. Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information. Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding. At Ondo, we design institutional-grade platforms, assets, and infrastructure to bring financial markets onchain. We believe that combining the best of TradFi with the best of DeFi will dramatically improve our financial system—making it fairer, faster, and more accessible to all. Learn more about how Ondo is bringing capital markets onchain at https://ondo.finance/ — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:29) FOMC Takeaways (09:03) Strong Economic Data & Tariffs Sidelining Fed (12:59) Unemployment & Immigration (15:11) Ads (Blockdaemon, Ledger, Arkham, Ondo) (17:17) Inflation & Fed Reaction (22:28) Trading Cuts & the Curve (25:49) Fed QE Misinformation (29:42) Bessent & China Trade Deal (35:11) Ads (Blockdaemon, Ledger, Arkham, Ondo) (38:00) Bullish vs Bearish Catalysts (44:34) Bitcoin & Global Liquidity (46:51) Taiwan Dollar, Klauss & Mag7 Exodus (55:21) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

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City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfanndenstiel joins Tom Ackerman to talk preview the game against Austin FC, the health of Burki and if Klauss is ready to break the scoring drought.

Tom Ackerman recaps the NCAA Tournament to start second hour. City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfanndenstiel joins the show to talk preview the game against Austin FC, the health of Burki and if Klauss is ready to break the scoring drought. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins to talk about the first two wins of the season, quick starts from Nootbaar his final opening day and more. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins to talk Cardinals, Blues.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the loss to the Philadelphia Union, and Klauss' fun reunion with coach Bradley Carnell. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

The Philadelphia Union got a big goal from Ian Glavinovich off a Kai Wagner corner kick as they defeated St. Louis CITY 1-0. With that win, the Union have started 2025 with a 4-1-0 record in five MLS matches, tying their highest point total (12) in their first five games, which they set in 2022. Todd discusses Saturday night's victory and talks: Nathan Harriel shines unique role, Jakob Glesnes stepping up from last week's performance against Nashville, and the Union's depth getting the job done. Todd also shares his three stars of the night and the Blunder of the Week.   Philadelphia Union v St. Louis CITY: Union dominate in the first half / must win game against St. Louis CITY / Alejandro Bedoya update: [3:03] Union depth steps up: [14:47] Nathan Harriel shines in a unique role: [28:18] Jakob Glesnes bounces back from Nashville performance: [33:56] Three Stars: [46:12] Blunder of The Week: João Klauss bumps into Bradley Carnell after the game: [55:15]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Bradley Carnell and João Klauss "Moment" [Picture Only] Berhalter Ball - José Nuñez's latest MLS Article

This week, Klauss and Seyrr end 2024 with the sad news that the podcast will be going on hiatus. The pair discuss the past 9 years of the show, share some of our favorite memories and talk about what lead up to this decision. Thank you for your love and support!

Rocc & Moon are back to kick-off the offseason by recapping the last couple of games to close out the season, celebrate playoff soccer that is happening in STL & dive into a lot of new information to start off the offseason: 00:11 - Open up about some end-of-season disappointment from a BAD loss against Minnesota as CITY leaves us all with a bad taste in our mouths... 3:10 - Lets get into our first offseason discussion of the winter: Is CB the biggest and most obvious issue on CITY's roster? 5:41 - Next up is the positioning on offense as Klauss had some candor and Cello+Cedi made their thoughts known as well 8:26 - Moon admits he's *confused* by Klauss and we try to figure out, "Why?" ((12:56 - Rocchio has the quicket mea culpa in podcast history as it takes him less than 10 minutes to realize he was wrong)) 16:51 - Lets talk about this expansion draft and CITY's potential protection list, including the BIG NAME both Rocc & Moon have left off their list... 23:36 - Moon has an issue with the idea that CITY's offense wasn't a problem in the second half 29:05 - Lutz was clear about the need for a new CB--but he mentioned a need for speed--which position will that come from? 32:21 - Is John Hackworth the Head Coach of STL CITY SC in 2025? 37:30 - Shoutout to CITY2 for a playoff win--how important is that success for the future of CITY? 39:22 - The Euros on the team HATE flying (and training?) in the US... 40:30 - A very long discussion as the MLS is considering a huge change to the format of the entire league 54:20 - Is the MLS starting to pass other large leagues around the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rocc & Moon are back to kick-off the offseason by recapping the last couple of games to close out the season, celebrate playoff soccer that is happening in STL & dive into a lot of new information to start off the offseason: 00:11 - Open up about some end-of-season disappointment from a BAD loss against Minnesota as CITY leaves us all with a bad taste in our mouths... 3:10 - Lets get into our first offseason discussion of the winter: Is CB the biggest and most obvious issue on CITY's roster? 5:41 - Next up is the positioning on offense as Klauss had some candor and Cello+Cedi made their thoughts known as well 8:26 - Moon admits he's *confused* by Klauss and we try to figure out, "Why?" ((12:56 - Rocchio has the quicket mea culpa in podcast history as it takes him less than 10 minutes to realize he was wrong)) 16:51 - Lets talk about this expansion draft and CITY's potential protection list, including the BIG NAME both Rocc & Moon have left off their list... 23:36 - Moon has an issue with the idea that CITY's offense wasn't a problem in the second half 29:05 - Lutz was clear about the need for a new CB--but he mentioned a need for speed--which position will that come from? 32:21 - Is John Hackworth the Head Coach of STL CITY SC in 2025? 37:30 - Shoutout to CITY2 for a playoff win--how important is that success for the future of CITY? 39:22 - The Euros on the team HATE flying (and training?) in the US... 40:30 - A very long discussion as the MLS is considering a huge change to the format of the entire league 54:20 - Is the MLS starting to pass other large leagues around the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Klauss is joined by longtime friend of the show and host of Moogle-Go-Round Radio, Chille! The pair listen to disc 6 of the Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack, and discuss the latest news in the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes: Nobuo Uematsu stepping back from video game composing after release of Fantasion Neo Dimension - by Liam Doolan: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/10/final-fantasy-composer-nobuo-uematsu-says-fantasian-neo-dimension-is-his-final-projectFFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove event runs until start of Patch 7.1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/mogmog-collection/202410/ik3ur7rfxb FFXIV x Fall Guys collab coming back - by Joseph Kime: https://www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/final-fantasy-14-fall-guys-33913719 FFXIV All Saints' Wake runs now through Nov 4: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/All_Saints_Wake/5or4qa29uw FFXIV Live Letter 84 scheduled for Nov 1: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/f30e1d3c33739710dbabc63f4adac12ea93909ea Final Fantasy XVI PC 1.02 Update Introduces New Graphics Settings, Performance Improvements - by Francesco De Meo: https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-xvi-pc-1-02-performance-improvements/ Final Fantasy XVII will have a very high 24-year old bar to clear - by Enricko Ozoa: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-17-high-bar-vivi-character-good-why/ Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack - Disc 6: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Six_(1:16:08)

This week, Seyrr and Klauss talk about the news from FFXIV Live Letter 83 from Tokyo Game Show, Yoshida's thoughts on an FFIX Remake, possible plans for FFXVI to come to Xbox, and an interesting opinion piece asking if SE's expecations of Final Fantasy games is too high. Enjoy! Show Notes: Donate to Phoenix Down Radio's Extra Life 2024 Campaign: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=531318Yoshi-P thinks a FFIX Remake Will Take More than One Game - by Kat Bailey: https://www.ign.com/articles/yoshi-p-thinks-a-final-fantasy-9-remake-would-take-more-than-one-gameFFXIV Pauses Housing Demolition in the wake of Hurricane Helene - by Kat Bailey: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-14-pauses-housing-demolition-in-the-wake-of-hurrican-heleneSE Wants to bring Final Fantasy XVI to Xbox, but can't say when - by Tom West: https://www.trueachievements.com/news/final-fantasy-16-on-xboxAre SE's Expectations For Final Fantasy Too High? - by Matthew Morante: https://www.cbr.com/square-enix-final-fantasy-expectations/FFXIV Live Letter 83 summary - by Tony Garsow: https://novacrystallis.com/2024/09/final-fantasy-xiv-live-letter-83-summary-patch-7-1-detailed-ffxi-collab-chaotic-alliance-raids/

Moon & Rocc are back following back-to-back victories for CITY against the bottom of the Western Conference, including a big rivalry victory & the official end to our playoff hopes: 0:13 - Back-to-back wins means we have something to be positive about! 3:15 - How does a rivalry win feel without any playoff expectations connected to it? 6:10 - Moon has Rocc explain xG (succeeds in the explanation, fails in not being a huge nerd) 7:50 - How fans can--and should--use numbers like xG to inform themselves on what's happening 10:06 - We dive into the big conversation on Klauss that took over parts of the broadcast & postgame discussion 14:45 - Rocc presented his argument as to why Klauss is an effective striker despite the lack of goals 17:26 - This is about the future of city in 2025 & Hackworth's system 19:16 - Teuchert is the perfect comb for Klauss & how that affects the analysis of Klauss 21:16 - Moon's conclusion on Klauss & the big questions for the future at the position 23:00 - What is Klauss just isn't a true/pure #9? 25:47 - Looking forward to the two games coming up this week 26:25 - What changes could we see this week because of the congestion & injuries? 27:45 - CITY might not be in the race, but Hackworth still is... 28:55 - Thoughts on Totland's return to the starting lineup versus Sporting Kansas 31:16 - Can CITY handle LAFC's counter-attack? 34:46 - Moon helps explain two key principles for Hack's plan on Wednesday, "rest defense" & "defending in advance", plus some helpful tips from a father 36:45 - Why Rocc's biggest thing to watch for on CITY's defense will be how they handle *numbers* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moon & Rocc are back following back-to-back victories for CITY against the bottom of the Western Conference, including a big rivalry victory & the official end to our playoff hopes: 0:13 - Back-to-back wins means we have something to be positive about! 3:15 - How does a rivalry win feel without any playoff expectations connected to it? 6:10 - Moon has Rocc explain xG (succeeds in the explanation, fails in not being a huge nerd) 7:50 - How fans can--and should--use numbers like xG to inform themselves on what's happening 10:06 - We dive into the big conversation on Klauss that took over parts of the broadcast & postgame discussion 14:45 - Rocc presented his argument as to why Klauss is an effective striker despite the lack of goals 17:26 - This is about the future of city in 2025 & Hackworth's system 19:16 - Teuchert is the perfect comb for Klauss & how that affects the analysis of Klauss 21:16 - Moon's conclusion on Klauss & the big questions for the future at the position 23:00 - What is Klauss just isn't a true/pure #9? 25:47 - Looking forward to the two games coming up this week 26:25 - What changes could we see this week because of the congestion & injuries? 27:45 - CITY might not be in the race, but Hackworth still is... 28:55 - Thoughts on Totland's return to the starting lineup versus Sporting Kansas 31:16 - Can CITY handle LAFC's counter-attack? 34:46 - Moon helps explain two key principles for Hack's plan on Wednesday, "rest defense" & "defending in advance", plus some helpful tips from a father 36:45 - Why Rocc's biggest thing to watch for on CITY's defense will be how they handle *numbers* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lutz Pfannenstiel Praises STL City SC's 3-1 Victory Over Sporting KC as Team Eyes 2025 full STL City SC ended their season with a commanding 3-1 victory over Sporting KC, maintaining an unbeaten record against their rivals. Rasmus Alm netted his second goal of the season in the match. Despite being eliminated from the playoffs, the team showed immense resilience, utilizing 10 different centerbacks due to injury issues. João Klauss delivered an impactful performance, while Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel praised the team's fighting spirit and Interim Head Coach John Hackworth's tactical management 550 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:48:49 +0000 F8vZvbNr03LnmSA7mYLRBLndHSvUJnBD sports Sports on a Sunday Morning sports Lutz Pfannenstiel Praises STL City SC's 3-1 Victory Over Sporting KC as Team Eyes 2025 Hosted by Tom Ackerman. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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This week, Klauss and Seyrr continue their spoiler-filled discussion of FFXIV: Dawntrail. The pair also discuss a number of news stories from the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes SE Admits Final Fantasy XVI and 7 Rebirth profits ‘Did not meet our expectations' - by Wesley Yin Poole: https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-admits-final-fantasy-16-and-7-rebirth-profits-did-not-meet-our-expectations Future Final Fantasy games may release day & date on PC and consoles - by Iain Harris: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-16-confirms-september-pc-release-date-director-says-its-possible-probably-even-likely-future-final-fantasy-games-launch-day-1-on-pc/Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PlayStation 5 Pro and Standard Footage Compared by Digital Foundry: by Orpheus Joshua: https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-playstation-5-pro-and-standard-footage-compared/Steam users give Final Fantasy XVI a ‘Very Positive' rating after 900+ review, but suggest you don't play the game without installing a specific mod - by Iain Harris: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/steam-users-give-final-fantasy-16-a-very-positive-score-after-900-reviews-but-suggest-you-dont-play-the-action-rpg-without-this-mod/Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts director Tetsuya Nomura considering retirement - by J Brodie Shirey: https://gamerant.com/tetsuya-nomura-may-retire-after-kingdom-hearts-4/

Moon & Rocc are back following another disappointing draw that puts the playoffs further out of reach, dive into the topics from the week & take a look at a must-win game that appears to be very winnable: Moon's run of positivity lasted exactly one (1) entire episode Disappointment from dropping two points in a very winnable game in New England The many positives (and a slight negative) from Hartel, Teuchert & Becher Why the blame for poor defensive play can't all rest on the four players in the backline Whether or not CITY is "ruthless" Is the offense getting the a point where it has an edge? Defense vs. Possession/Control: Another example of why this question is complicated & connected What full team defending should look like Klauss being impressed with the additions now that they've played together an incredible shout out from Klauss to the city of STL, the fans, ownership, coaches, etc. If Moon's coaches ever used a physical notes to communicate a formation change during a sub Why the youth game in STL was so different when Moon was coming up Minnesota United being a must-win game when you look at the schedule/standings Expecting this offense--with a Klauss start--to carry the team this weekend Other lineup thoughts vs. MUFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moon & Rocc are back following another disappointing draw that puts the playoffs further out of reach, dive into the topics from the week & take a look at a must-win game that appears to be very winnable: Moon's run of positivity lasted exactly one (1) entire episode Disappointment from dropping two points in a very winnable game in New England The many positives (and a slight negative) from Hartel, Teuchert & Becher Why the blame for poor defensive play can't all rest on the four players in the backline Whether or not CITY is "ruthless" Is the offense getting the a point where it has an edge? Defense vs. Possession/Control: Another example of why this question is complicated & connected What full team defending should look like Klauss being impressed with the additions now that they've played together an incredible shout out from Klauss to the city of STL, the fans, ownership, coaches, etc. If Moon's coaches ever used a physical notes to communicate a formation change during a sub Why the youth game in STL was so different when Moon was coming up Minnesota United being a must-win game when you look at the schedule/standings Expecting this offense--with a Klauss start--to carry the team this weekend Other lineup thoughts vs. MUFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Mecca of Banter Podcast, Henry and Nicholas discuss the recent game between St. Louis City and LA Galaxy, as well as the Premier League matches. They highlight the impact of new signings on St. Louis City's performance and the team's improved gameplay. They also discuss the importance of closing out games and the potential competition between players like Klauss and Becher. In the Premier League, they analyze Chelsea's draw with Crystal Palace and the transfer of Raheem Sterling to Arsenal. They also touch on Manchester United's loss to Liverpool and the mistakes made by Casemiro. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the recent matches of Manchester United, Tottenham, and Arsenal. They analyze the performance of individual players, criticize the team's structure and tactics, and express their disappointment with the results. They also touch on the topic of referees and their decisions. The conversation concludes with a mention of Erling Haaland's impressive goal-scoring record and an invitation for listeners to engage with the podcast on social media.Support the Show.

Miguel joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the Leagues Cup wrapping up and the return of MLS play, some potential changes going forward in the Leagues Cup competition, if the 7-out-of-9 stretch run for CITY is possible considering the new options, how hard it is for teams to integrate so many new players on the fly mid-season, how important the return of Klauss & Alm could be late in the stretch run, why the defensive reinforcements still leave something to be desired for and the attack needing to carry this team to Ws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Miguel joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the Leagues Cup wrapping up and the return of MLS play, some potential changes going forward in the Leagues Cup competition, if the 7-out-of-9 stretch run for CITY is possible considering the new options, how hard it is for teams to integrate so many new players on the fly mid-season, how important the return of Klauss & Alm could be late in the stretch run, why the defensive reinforcements still leave something to be desired for and the attack needing to carry this team to Ws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moon & Rocc are back after a couple of busy weeks away to dive in on all the happening during August for CITY including a run through the Leagues Cup, big surprises from new additions, some moves that made the CITY unhappy & a big league restart coming up: How are we feeling after the departure of players like Tim Parker & Anthony Markanich? What was your initial reaction to the Parker trade? Reactions to the reporting + Parker's comments on CITY's contract negotiations Moon breaks down what he wants to see from the defense Rocchio tries to put all the blame for bad defense on the outside on the scheme/coaching Could CITY possibly be ignoring a crucial aspect of defending in their training? Did CITY potentially HURT Anthony Markanich's growth as a fullback? Did you react poorly to the return of Niko to the MLS? Good news! People are getting healthy again! Bad news! Why did this take so damn long?! Diving into the injury report & why Klauss & Alm aren't options for this weekend Expectations for this weekend's matchup in Portland Breaking down the rest of the schedule into the next FIVE games + the last FOUR Are you still leaving hope for the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moon & Rocc are back after a couple of busy weeks away to dive in on all the happening during August for CITY including a run through the Leagues Cup, big surprises from new additions, some moves that made the CITY unhappy & a big league restart coming up: How are we feeling after the departure of players like Tim Parker & Anthony Markanich? What was your initial reaction to the Parker trade? Reactions to the reporting + Parker's comments on CITY's contract negotiations Moon breaks down what he wants to see from the defense Rocchio tries to put all the blame for bad defense on the outside on the scheme/coaching Could CITY possibly be ignoring a crucial aspect of defending in their training? Did CITY potentially HURT Anthony Markanich's growth as a fullback? Did you react poorly to the return of Niko to the MLS? Good news! People are getting healthy again! Bad news! Why did this take so damn long?! Diving into the injury report & why Klauss & Alm aren't options for this weekend Expectations for this weekend's matchup in Portland Breaking down the rest of the schedule into the next FIVE games + the last FOUR Are you still leaving hope for the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moon & Rocc are back after a couple of busy weeks away to dive in on all the happening during August for CITY including a run through the Leagues Cup, big surprises from new additions, some moves that made the CITY unhappy & a big league restart coming up: How are we feeling after the departure of players like Tim Parker & Anthony Markanich? What was your initial reaction to the Parker trade? Reactions to the reporting + Parker's comments on CITY's contract negotiations Moon breaks down what he wants to see from the defense Rocchio tries to put all the blame for bad defense on the outside on the scheme/coaching Could CITY possibly be ignoring a crucial aspect of defending in their training? Did CITY potentially HURT Anthony Markanich's growth as a fullback? Did you react poorly to the return of Niko to the MLS? Good news! People are getting healthy again! Bad news! Why did this take so damn long?! Diving into the injury report & why Klauss & Alm aren't options for this weekend Expectations for this weekend's matchup in Portland Breaking down the rest of the schedule into the next FIVE games + the last FOUR Are you still leaving hope for the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moon & Rocc are back after a couple of busy weeks away to dive in on all the happening during August for CITY including a run through the Leagues Cup, big surprises from new additions, some moves that made the CITY unhappy & a big league restart coming up: How are we feeling after the departure of players like Tim Parker & Anthony Markanich? What was your initial reaction to the Parker trade? Reactions to the reporting + Parker's comments on CITY's contract negotiations Moon breaks down what he wants to see from the defense Rocchio tries to put all the blame for bad defense on the outside on the scheme/coaching Could CITY possibly be ignoring a crucial aspect of defending in their training? Did CITY potentially HURT Anthony Markanich's growth as a fullback? Did you react poorly to the return of Niko to the MLS? Good news! People are getting healthy again! Bad news! Why did this take so damn long?! Diving into the injury report & why Klauss & Alm aren't options for this weekend Expectations for this weekend's matchup in Portland Breaking down the rest of the schedule into the next FIVE games + the last FOUR Are you still leaving hope for the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Tom Ackerman talks to St. Louis City SC's sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel. Lutz provides insight into the team's performance in their recent match against Club America, including their ability to create chances but struggling with late goals. He also discusses the decision to transfer Anthony Markanich, the impact of returning players like Henry Kessler and Klauss, and the challenges of the upcoming match against Portland. Lutz also explains the role of general allocation money in player transactions within MLS.

Kevin joins Randy, Brooke & Dan to talk about a huge matchup in the Leagues Cup tonight, why a matchup against Club America is such a tall task, watching the new players bring a new level of excitement to the CITY locker room, why the new players & coach deserve a lot of credit but why Löwen deserve the most praise for the current offensive run, why a win tonight could spark an even more special run, the biggest aspect for Hackworth's coaching being his man management, Klauss still being the most talented striker on the roster, why he's become a big fan of the League Cup format and why Durkin & Löwen in the midfield are going to be crucial for CITY to keep the game in control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin joins Randy, Brooke & Dan to talk about a huge matchup in the Leagues Cup tonight, why a matchup against Club America is such a tall task, watching the new players bring a new level of excitement to the CITY locker room, why the new players & coach deserve a lot of credit but why Löwen deserve the most praise for the current offensive run, why a win tonight could spark an even more special run, the biggest aspect for Hackworth's coaching being his man management, Klauss still being the most talented striker on the roster, why he's become a big fan of the League Cup format and why Durkin & Löwen in the midfield are going to be crucial for CITY to keep the game in control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Klauss and Seyrr discuss the Dawntrail storyline, spoilers and all. The pair also talk about the latest news around the Final Fantasy universe. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters getting wide retail release - by Alana Hagues: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/08/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-physical-edition-getting-wide-retail-releaseFan recreates FFVII as a platformer - by Sam Fang: https://www.cbr.com/final-fantasy-fan-reimagines-ps1-game/ - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49CJLp2uyyESE Confirms Queens Blood will be expanded in FF7R part 3 - by Khayl Adam: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/08/queens-blood-confirmed-for-final-fantasy-7-rebirth-sequel-ccg-to-be-expandedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Sales Still a Secret as Square Enix Reports Year-on-Year Decline - by Robert Ramsey: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/08/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-ps5-sales-still-a-secret-as-square-enix-reports-year-on-year-declineFinal Fantasy XIV Moonfire Faire runs until August 26th: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2024/Moonfire_Faire/vk09iygn4mFinal Fantasy XIV at Gamescom 2024: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/e377f4a9df0f6e5f75fbef675ec3f32eda8ae3a9Final Fantasy XIV at PAX West 2024: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/241d23ac7d08e688da8a9df5e59f5d4a49eafd5cFinal Fantasy XIV is a load-bearing MMO helping to keep SE profitable - by Tyler Colp: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/final-fantasy-14-is-a-load-bearing-mmo-helping-to-keep-square-enix-profitable/Final Fantasy XIV responds to Dawntrail Graphics Feedback - by James Ratcliff: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-graphics-feedback-dev-response/FFXIV Dawntrail soundtrack releasing in October with Zero minion - by Eliot Lefebvre: https://massivelyop.com/2024/08/06/final-fantasy-xiv-is-releasing-the-dawntrail-soundtrack-on-october-30-with-a-wind-up-zero-minion/Final Fantasy 16 Leak Suggests PC Version May Be Coming Soon - by Marc Deschamps: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/final-fantasy-16-nvidia-leak-pc-version-coming-soon/

This week, Klauss and Seyrr give their spoiler-free thoughts about the newest expansion to FFXIV, Dawntrail. The pair also talk about the myriad news stories, collaborations, and rumors regarding the game and series. Enjoy! Show Notes How To Drink features drinks from Tulliyollal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqdNJTs3tmkArcade by Alvin does Tacos Al Pastor from Dawntrail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoqHg9lPHMwFFXIV mobile reportedly in development by Tencent - by Alessio Palumbo: https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-xiv-mobile-reportedly-in-development-by-tencent/Nintendo Switch 2 Could Get Final Fantasy XIV, But It May Not Happen For Years - by Francesco De Meo: https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-2-final-fantasy-xiv/Recommencement of Automatic Housing Demolition in FFXIV starts with Patch 7.01: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/a2941a22b0d94109ea533a403187e62ccec5f714Issues with FFXIV Housing brightness: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/97c0a6b1b1eaa77b67e9329588e4e7501facc4d6Free Game Time granted to FFXIV Players: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/5f736b6fea2b84d97fa617b3399d12a5dff797e5Upcoming Job Adjustments in FFXIV: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/e2da42164b4e6c9967ebb2e41d6321a515d36909FFXIV's Overhauled Graphics make its most underappreciated activity worth doing - by Willa Rowe: https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-14-sightseeing-log-graphics-dawntrail-1851583631Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reunites with SE after 2 decades away - by Jason Schreier: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-07-03/-final-fantasy-creator-hironobu-sakaguchi-reunites-with-square-enix?srnd=technology-vpFFXIV: Dawntrail puts up highest numbers since A Realm Reborn - by Khayl Adam: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/07/final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-puts-up-biggest-player-numbers-since-a-realm-reborn

In this week's episode, Seyrr and Klauss talk about FFXIV Dawntrail Early access, Final Fantasy IX Remake being accidentally leaked again by Epic Games, and a fun opinion piece on the future of Final Fantasy. The pair then discuss disc 4 of the Final Fantasy XVI soundtrack. Enjoy! Show Notes Final Fantasy 9 remake accidentally confirmed early by Epic Games - by Angharad Redden: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/final-fantasy-9-remake-epic-games-store-985095-20240612Square Enix reveals a special 10th Anniversary edition of Final Fantasy XIV (but only for Europe at the moment) - by Paula Vaynshteyn: https://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-reveals-a-special-10th-anniversary-edition-of-final-fantasy-xiv/Welcome to Dawntrail Early Access!: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/a4693aceba7eb738ca301893016f0a14c34db2dcPatch 7.0 Notes: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/d7db61f938f9cea65e4c5cd261918edb036b3004Updated Material Usage License Agreement: https://support.na.square-enix.com/rule.php?id=5382&la=1&tag=authcYoshi-P Tempts Fate, Says 'Almost No Chance' of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Server Woes - by Khayl Adam: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2024/06/yoshi-p-tempts-fate-says-almost-no-chance-of-final-fantasy-14-dawntrail-server-woesFFXIV Dawntrail's graphics update really is a game changer- by Harvey Randall: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/final-fantasy/ff14-dawntrail-s-graphics-update-really-is-a-game-changer-breathing-life-colour-and-atmosphere-into-the-11-year-old-mmo/Final Fantasy 17 Needs to Buck the Series' Biggest Trend - by Hayes Madsen: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/final-fantasy-17-comedyFinal Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack - Disc 4: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_XVI_Original_Soundtrack#Disc_Four_(1:14:03)

Moon & Rocc are back for a late week preview of the CITY's away matchup versus the Vancouver Whitecaps, but mainly we're talking about another draw for CITY against Atlanta this past weekend, more unfortunately time spent on officiating and some positivity with the youth in the program: Officiating was so annoying we just have to talk about it again (we're sorry...) What We Learned Today: Hockey assists in soccer Parker gets fined for "commenting" on the viral moment from the game and now we have our first ever Soccer 101 poll! Jay Reid was incredible in his first MLS start -- and Bradley Carnell certainly agreed in the postgame MOON SAID SOMETHING POSITIVE ABOUT THE DEFENSE It's not a week with CITY if doesn't have to deal with attacking injury, and this time it's Klauss Did Caden Glover show enough in his short time to get minutes in place of an injured Klauss? Thor had his best game* (*this came with a lot of qualifier, but still...) People need to trust the training. The kids are more than alright, this kids are AMAZING The importance & strong play of the pyramid (Congrats to the CITY Academy who did in fact win the Gateway Conference on Thursday night) Thoughts on the Vancouver FC matchup Why Moon things the floodgates will open in this game, but refuses to say for which offense... What will the two big questions marks in the lineup--for different reasons, LB & ST--look like on Saturday? Can it please just be July 18th already? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moon & Rocc are back for a late week preview of the CITY's away matchup versus the Vancouver Whitecaps, but mainly we're talking about another draw for CITY against Atlanta this past weekend, more unfortunately time spent on officiating and some positivity with the youth in the program: Officiating was so annoying we just have to talk about it again (we're sorry...) What We Learned Today: Hockey assists in soccer Parker gets fined for "commenting" on the viral moment from the game and now we have our first ever Soccer 101 poll! Jay Reid was incredible in his first MLS start -- and Bradley Carnell certainly agreed in the postgame MOON SAID SOMETHING POSITIVE ABOUT THE DEFENSE It's not a week with CITY if doesn't have to deal with attacking injury, and this time it's Klauss Did Caden Glover show enough in his short time to get minutes in place of an injured Klauss? Thor had his best game* (*this came with a lot of qualifier, but still...) People need to trust the training. The kids are more than alright, this kids are AMAZING The importance & strong play of the pyramid (Congrats to the CITY Academy who did in fact win the Gateway Conference on Thursday night) Thoughts on the Vancouver FC matchup Why Moon things the floodgates will open in this game, but refuses to say for which offense... What will the two big questions marks in the lineup--for different reasons, LB & ST--look like on Saturday? Can it please just be July 18th already? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Messenger joins Beth O'Malley to discuss the St. Louis City SC tie with Atlanta United. The two chat about the bright spots on the field (Jay Reid and Hosei Kijima), Klauss' continuing scoring drought and ... or should we say "however" ... the referees.

Chris Armas and the Colorado Rapids beat down St. Louis CITY in St. Louis. Djordje came in hot today with his first-ever hat trick. It is now two weeks in a row that the Rapids look like a well oiled machine. Is there form something they can keep going? Join Yahir Vazquez, Mitchell Carroll, and Duane Brown as they discuss today's win on the DNVR Rapids Podcast. An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH THE RAPIDS ON ALTITUDE: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr - Start your free 14-day trial and receive 15% off your first month! PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports Visit Your Front Range Toyota Stores at a location near you - Toyota is the official vehicle of DNVR. Levello Construction - call 303-578-8551 to get your quote in under a minute and tackle those claims together. WATCH THE RAPIDS ON FUBO: https://www.fubotv.com/dnvr - Start your free 14-day trial and receive 15% off your first month! Head to https://factormeals.com/dnvr50 and use code dnvr50 to get 50% off. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: DNVR for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Cardinals-8 Marlins-9 (f/10th) -- Florida Panthers-3 Edmonton Oilers-5 -- CITY made two moves yesterday -- 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Has St. Louis ever had more of an impact on the National Sports scene? Tatum is one of the faces of the Celtics & NBA, Tkachuk with the Panthers. 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take: Does Willie Mays have the best, most complete argument to be MLB's GOAT? 8:15 - MLS 360 analyst, former EPL, MLS striker Bradley Wright-Phillips breaks down the finishing issues for CITY & Klauss and the biggest difference from last year's surprise success 8:30 - The Fight  8:45 - Where does the Rory collapse rank this century? 9:00 – Rush Hour Reset 9:15 – The Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with a slot machine company. Every professional league has interests in Vegas. Everyone has deals with gambling interests. So why are players being suspended for gambling? 9:30 - Cardinals-Marlins Lineup Game! 9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bradley joins Randy & Danny to break down the biggest difference in CITY from last year, where the frustrations are starting to appear, what to make of CITY's pair of moves from Tuesday, how difficult the acclimation to the MLS can be, the ups and downs of the strikers position, if Klauss' underlying numbers should give confidence towards a breakthrough and what to watch for in tonight's matchup against the Rapids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bradley joins Randy & Danny to break down the biggest difference in CITY from last year, where the frustrations are starting to appear, what to make of CITY's pair of moves from Tuesday, how difficult the acclimation to the MLS can be, the ups and downs of the strikers position, if Klauss' underlying numbers should give confidence towards a breakthrough and what to watch for in tonight's matchup against the Rapids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-8 Marlins-9 (f/10th) -- Florida Panthers-3 Edmonton Oilers-5 -- CITY made two moves yesterday --7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Has St. Louis ever had more of an impact on the National Sports scene? Tatum is one of the faces of the Celtics & NBA, Tkachuk with the Panthers.7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Does Willie Mays have the best, most complete argument to be MLB's GOAT?8:15 - MLS 360 analyst, former EPL, MLS striker Bradley Wright-Phillips breaks down the finishing issues for CITY & Klauss and the biggest difference from last year's surprise success8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Where does the Rory collapse rank this century?9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – The Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with a slot machine company. Every professional league has interests in Vegas. Everyone has deals with gambling interests. So why are players being suspended for gambling?9:30 - Cardinals-Marlins Lineup Game!9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moon & Rocc are back for an early episode this week with all the CITY transfer news and a midweek matchup against the Rapids: Breaking down another disappointing result with CITY falling 2-0 in Dallas Injury news with Celio Pompeu & Joakim Nilsson + Parker catching a suspension No one wants to hear it, but Klauss had a good game but without the finishing, does it matter? AZ Jackson trade to Columbus has been finalized, why this is a good move for CITY overall The Marcel Hartel news that broke over the weekend + How the AZ Jackson news connects to Hartel A deep dive into the numbers and style of Marcel Hartel + how he will fit with Klauss+Lowen in the middle Did Moon jinx Celio? Can Thorisson step up with a need at the wing spots following another injury? Can the young CITY2 players bring some of the winning touch to the 1st team? A deep dive into how Rocc & Moon see things like passion, effort & instinct in VERY different ways Breakdown of the Rapids improved season so far + Predictions + Players to Watch Stay tuned at the end for a special Rocc-only addendum that was recorded when the Dyhr news (that all but complete the Hartel move) was finalized! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moon & Rocc are back for an early episode this week with all the CITY transfer news and a midweek matchup against the Rapids: Breaking down another disappointing result with CITY falling 2-0 in Dallas Injury news with Celio Pompeu & Joakim Nilsson + Parker catching a suspension No one wants to hear it, but Klauss had a good game but without the finishing, does it matter? AZ Jackson trade to Columbus has been finalized, why this is a good move for CITY overall The Marcel Hartel news that broke over the weekend + How the AZ Jackson news connects to Hartel A deep dive into the numbers and style of Marcel Hartel + how he will fit with Klauss+Lowen in the middle Did Moon jinx Celio? Can Thorisson step up with a need at the wing spots following another injury? Can the young CITY2 players bring some of the winning touch to the 1st team? A deep dive into how Rocc & Moon see things like passion, effort & instinct in VERY different ways Breakdown of the Rapids improved season so far + Predictions + Players to Watch Stay tuned at the end for a special Rocc-only addendum that was recorded when the Dyhr news (that all but complete the Hartel move) was finalized! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today our guests our Jennifer Klauss, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning and Derek O'Konek, Executive Director of Elementary Teaching & Learning both in the Richland School District. We talk to Jen & Derek about the CharacterStrong partnership that the Richland School District has as they support students. They highlight the successful implementation strategies observed, the deliberate construction of the program adoption process, and the lessons learned. Jen & Derek detail how they involved parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members in the process. They also describe the success of the coaching system that has been created to assist and support each of their 21 schools. Learn more about how you can bring CharacterStrong to your district or school:  Access FREE Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website