Bill McDermott, legendary soccer journalist, joins Chris Rongey and Amy Marxkors to discuss his illustrious career and his 2024 Clay Burling Media Career of Excellence Award. Starting with his coverage of the 1970 World Cup, McDermott shares insights from his long ESPN tenure and reflects on the growth of soccer in the U.S., crediting the importance of soccer-specific stadiums like Columbus Crew's. He breaks down St. Louis City SC’s challenges this season—highlighting injuries, tactical inconsistencies, and the potential for coaching changes—while expressing optimism for the team’s future. The discussion also covers Rockhurst University's Hall of Fame induction and previews the November 18 international game at CITYPARK.