In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley is joined by St. Louis Blues writer for NHL.com and The Hockey News Lou Korac to give us a check-in on the Blues as they embark their preseason, and provides updates on the recently-injured Torey Krug. MLS match day analyst for Apple TV+ Sonny Guadarrama then joins the show to preview St. Louis City SC's match against the Houston Dynamo. Matt wraps up the hour by discussing the phone controversy surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.