All articles tagged with #st louis city sc
St. Louis CITY SC has appointed Yoann Damet as their new head coach, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles in MLS and Europe, with a focus on building a competitive and entertaining team style for the upcoming MLS season.
Several Western Conference MLS teams, including Houston Dynamo, St. Louis CITY SC, and Sporting Kansas City, are not in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with each team undergoing significant changes and strategic shifts for the upcoming season, focusing on roster rebuilds, coaching changes, and player development.
St. Louis CITY SC has acquired South Korean forward Sangbin Jeong from Minnesota United in a cash deal worth $1.6 million plus up to $400,000 in incentives, with Jeong's contract running through 2025 and a club option for 2026, aiming to boost their attacking options.
St. Louis CITY SC has fired head coach Olof Mellberg after a poor start to the season and appointed David Critchley, the current CITY2 head coach, as the caretaker for the first team while the club searches for a new permanent coach.
Olof Mellberg, a former Aston Villa player and Swedish National Team captain, has been appointed as the head coach of St. Louis CITY SC, pending his P-1 visa approval. Mellberg brings over five years of coaching experience from Scandinavia, notably leading IF Brommapojkarna to consecutive promotions in Sweden. His appointment is praised for his leadership, ability to develop young talent, and his successful playing career. Mellberg's hiring follows the contributions of John Hackworth, who will return to his role as the club's Technical Director.
St. Louis City SC starts Season 2 with a strong win, Dennis Gates of Mizzou expresses frustration over team's performance, Eli Drinkwitz steps up amid athletic director departure, Buffalo AD Mark Alnutt distances himself from Mizzou speculation, and the St. Louis Blues face a challenging path to the playoffs with 27 regular-season games remaining.
Sporting Kansas City, the 8th seed, pulled off a major upset by sweeping the 1st seed, St. Louis City SC, in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs. They won Game 1 with a 4-1 victory and followed it up with a 2-1 win in Game 2 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. Despite being outshot, Sporting held strong and will now face the winner of Houston Dynamo FC and Real Salt Lake in the next round.
St. Louis City SC suffered a 4-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City in the MLS playoffs, revealing a lack of the team's previous strengths and identity. The team appeared tentative, rattled, and disjointed, failing to generate offense and struggling with defensive pressure. The players acknowledged the need to regroup and rediscover their cohesive playstyle for the next game. The loss highlighted issues with intensity in practice and fatigue among the players. St. Louis City SC must find their mojo and return to form to avoid an early end to their dream season.
St. Louis City SC's struggles continue as they suffer a 4-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City in Game 1 of the MLS playoffs. City SC has now lost three consecutive games since clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. The team's performance was marred by turnovers, lax defense, and failed offense. Game 2 of the series will take place in Kansas City, with City SC needing to reverse their losing streak to stay in the playoffs.
The Seattle Sounders defeated St. Louis City SC 2-0 in their final regular season match, becoming the first team to beat the MLS newcomers twice. The victory secured the Sounders a second-place finish in the Western Conference and set up a playoff meeting with FC Dallas. Albert Rusnák and Reed Baker-Whiting scored the goals for Seattle, while goalkeeper Stefan Frei recorded his 14th clean sheet of the season, setting a personal and club record. The Sounders showcased their attacking prowess and demonstrated that they are a strong contender heading into the playoffs.
St. Louis City SC made history as the first Major League Soccer expansion team to win its regular-season conference title, securing home-field advantage throughout the postseason. With a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City, City SC set a new MLS record for wins by an expansion team, totaling 17 wins. The team's success has positioned them as the second overall team in the MLS standings, and they have also qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup. City SC's impressive performance has garnered praise from players and coach Bradley Carnell, who aims to secure more wins and potentially break the record for points in an inaugural season.
St. Louis City SC sets a new MLS record for wins by an expansion team with a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City, putting them on the brink of clinching the Western Conference title in their first season. With 17 wins, City SC surpassed LAFC's record from 2018. The team needs just two more points to secure the conference title, and if LAFC loses or ties their upcoming match, City SC will be crowned champions.
St. Louis City SC secured a playoff spot in its first season in Major League Soccer (MLS) after a 0-0 tie with Los Angeles FC and favorable results from other matches. This makes them just the third team to reach 50 points and make the playoffs in their inaugural season. They are currently in first place in the Western Conference and are aiming to finish in first to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs. Despite not winning in their past four games, the team remains confident and focused on their goal.
St. Louis City SC capitalized on a man advantage for most of the game to secure a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas. Goals from Anthony Markanich and Nokkvi Thorisson in the 82nd and 85th minute sealed the win for City SC. Despite Dallas scoring a late goal, City SC extended their lead in the Western Conference to seven points. The team now faces Sporting Kansas City in their next match.
St. Louis City SC's defender Tim Parker scored a goal in a 6-3 victory against Austin FC, kicking off the team's stretch drive. The win was celebrated by fans, and forward Nicholas Gioacchini also contributed with a goal.