STL Soccer Talk

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports experts focus on St. Louis City SC, the team's debut MLS season, soccer and all the excitement at CityPark.

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Lundt steps to center stage; Burki will be out for a month

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the news that Roman Burki, the team's No. 1 goalie, will be out for a month. Ben Lundt will now take center stage in an unusual role for him — starting goalie.

Goals from forwards, and a clean sheet for the goalkeeper

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about the team's 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy, where City finally scored a goal (three!), and goalkeeper Roman Burki stood on his head to preserve a three-game clean sheet record.

At least the defense is good

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's 0-0 tie with San Diego FC, and the improved defense St. Louis City SC has shown in its first two games.

A tie, but no need for alarm (yet)

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's first game, a tie. While the defense had a stellar game, and the team as a whole did better with more possession, the offense failed to score in a game that they should have won.

Also a fond farewell to Indiana Vassilev.

One thing is certain: It will be a cold start to the 2025 season

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley kick off a new podcast season with a chat about the uncertainties in the roster and lineup and uncertainties about the recovery of injured players. One thing is certain: The MLS season-opening game on Saturday at newly named Energizer Park will be cold.

A new coach for St. Louis City SC

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s new coach, a new center back and the new name for CityPark.

2024 season ends with a whimper

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley briefly discuss the team’s loss to Minnesota United FC in the team’s last game of the 2024 season. With that loss set aside, they also discuss recent roster moves and the team’s possible off-season moves.

Who should St. Louis City SC protect in the expansion draft?

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s “mirror-image” season. Timmermann also gives his list of players to protect for the expansion draft.

One last home win in 2024

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s win over Houston, and the players’ clearly emotional game.

Good news, bad news

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley chat about the team’s win over Sporting Kansas City, and mid-week loss to Los Angeles FC. The two also chat wisdom teeth, player contracts and the last home game.