STL Soccer Talk

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.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's loss in Portland, and the tough road City will have to take to make the playoffs. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's win against the San Jose Earthquakes. Interim coach David Critchley delivered with a more entertaining, pressing style of play. Timmermann and O'Malley also chat about the USWNT game versus Jamaica.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss Olof Mellberg's firing and the naming of David Critchley as the caretaker coach.  Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Olof Mellberg is still the St. Louis City SC coach. Or, at least he was on Tuesday when beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley sat down to chat about the team's loss against Colorado. With San Jose coming to town on Saturday, and the growing sense of frustration with Mellberg and the string of winless games, what options are there to turn the season around? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's seeming inability to secure a win. What will turn the team's luck around? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's tie against Sporting Kansas City. The sting of nearly losing a derby could last for a while, as the team faces a tough schedule over the next several weeks. Worse, it extended the winless streak. With nearly every game becoming a must-win situation, as coach Olof Mellberg admits, what will push City to a win? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about City's win in the Open Cup. While not pointless, the win didn't advance the team in MLS standings, just in the Open Cup bracket. But are the emotional impacts of a win following a bad 4-1 Seattle loss enough to lift the team to some wins at home in May?  Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's tie against LAFC, goalkeeper Ben Lundt's penalty kick save. Bottom line? The team's struggles may only be resolved with the return of injured players. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Sports columnist Benjamin Hochman joins podcast co-host Beth O'Malley to chat about St. Louis City SC's 2025 performance and how the team just ... needs to start scoring goals. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about City's near-tie against the Columbus Crew and how the players showed encouraging improvement despite the loss. Unfortunately, the team's schedule isn't giving them a reprieve.  Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's lack of offense yet again after City fell to Sporting Kansas City 2-0. The loss was St. Louis' third game in a row without a goal, and while there's some improvement, is it coming fast enough? The next few games are against tough opponents, making a return to last year's scoring form more difficult. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley talk about City SC scoring woes after the team was shut out for the fourth time in six games in a 1-0 loss to Austin on Sunday. While the team’s defense is much improved from last season, its offense has been struggling, scoring just four goals so far, with three of them coming in one game. The two also look to Saturday's derby match against Sporting Kansas City, but without Peter Vermes. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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.

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. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss how City SC dodged a few bullets with the team’s win on the road against San Jose. They also chat about the upcoming US national team game in St. Louis. And toes.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s loss to Minnesota United and the loss of hopes to make the postseason.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s tie against the New England Revolution, including Caleb Porter’s statements ridiculing the refereeing. They also look ahead at the rest of City’s schedule: Is a playoff run still possible?

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s win over the LA Galaxy (best in the west). But the playoff outlook isn’t looking good.

Sure, the offense scored 4 goals, but the defense allowed 4. A tie in Portland means St. Louis City SC made no headway in its quest for the playoffs. City beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s performance and outlook.

St. Louis City SC player Tomas Totland joins beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley to discuss life in St. Louis, playing in the heat and what travel is like in the MLS. 

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s close game against Club America. With their run in the Leagues Cup over, City players now shift their focus to winning against MLS teams as the team tries to make a run to the postseason.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss Tim Parker’s transfer to the New England Revolution, and the outsize impact he had on the team. The two then discuss yet another tie, and the team’s chances in the Leagues Cup.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the Leagues Cup game against Dallas and then interview new player Simon Becher. No stranger to St. Louis, Becher returns to the city after playing in Vancouver and then in Denmark.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the unusual break in the MLS season that features … soccer games. The team prepares for the Leagues Cup tournament, almost a second training camp with the new players joining the roster, and as veterans recover from injuries.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s transfer of forward Samuel Adeniran, and the opening of the transfer window, which means City’s newest players can hit the field. The question is whether midfielder Cedric Teuchert, defender Jake Girdwood-Reich and forward Marcel Hartel will be the spark the team needs to reach the playoffs.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's recent loss to the Colorado Rapids and what needs to happen for City to make the postseason (goals. And wins).

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann returns from vacation to discuss Bradley Carnell’s firing, the teams Wednesday win and interim coach John Hackworth.

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.

Beth O'Malley is joined by sports columnist Ben Frederickson to discuss St. Louis City SC's loss to the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The two talk about the team's struggles in its second season and try to figure out what can be done. Is a postseason appearance a necessity?

STL Soccer Talk co-host Beth O'Malley and guest Tony Messenger chat about the St. Louis City SC's most recent tie against the Portland Timbers. The two also discuss the lack of finishing (not chances) that the team's forwards demonstrate, as well as Burki's expertise in the goal.  

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the 3-3 tie with Inter Miami, and the injury to midfielder Rasmus Alm, who will miss the next six to eight weeks with a knee ligament strain. The two also discuss the team's most recent signing and the upcoming schedule.

St. Louis City beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s recent acquisition of Cedric Teuchert, the loss of midfielder Tomas Ostrak, and the upcoming game against Inter Miami (and Messi).

City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and guest co-host Santiago Beltran talk about the importance of City SC’s home game Saturday with Seattle, a close pursuer in the West, sandwiched between road games against two of the top teams in MLS, Cincinnati and Miami.

City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and guest co-host Carter Chapley talk about Eduard Lowen’s return from both an injury and his wife’s fight with brain cancer, as well as City SC’s weekend meeting with FC Cincinnati, one of the top teams in Major League Soccer.

Beat writer Tom Timmermann and guest Jen Siess talk about City SC’s penchant for ties and what the team’s chance creation says about its prospects during its recent scoring troubles on this week’s podcast.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss player Samuel Adeniran, who had been benched the last few games, and his current status. They also chat about the brand-new grass recently installed at CityPark. Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop a note: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.