STL Soccer Talk

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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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.

00:50:13
Oct 22, 2024 5:42 PM
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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.

00:52:11
Oct 16, 2024 4:56 PM
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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.

00:48:32
Oct 8, 2024 4:59 PM
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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.

00:51:15
Oct 3, 2024 5:29 PM
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A road win!

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.

00:56:01
Sep 24, 2024 7:47 PM
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Postseason hopes gone, what does City focus on?

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.

00:52:27
Sep 16, 2024 5:38 PM
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After (yet another) tie, Minnesota games become must-wins

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?

00:50:43
Sep 10, 2024 7:1 PM
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Unexpected win over LA Galaxy

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.

00:40:17
Sep 3, 2024 6:41 PM
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Portland tie highlights City’s flaws

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.

00:49:01
Aug 27, 2024 6:26 PM
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Tomas Totland on life in St. Louis' humidity

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. 

00:43:56
Aug 21, 2024 6:31 PM
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Loss to Club America means City must focus on wins

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.

00:40:03
Aug 15, 2024 5:34 PM
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A farewell to Tim Parker as City moves to the next round of Leagues Cup

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.

00:49:10
Aug 6, 2024 9:40 PM
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Simon Becher on playing in St. Louis, Vancouver, Denmark and again in St. Louis

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.

00:40:03
Jul 31, 2024 8:7 PM
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A chance for new players to get up to speed

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.

00:49:05
Jul 23, 2024 7:44 PM
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Adeniran transferred as City’s transfers can start play

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.

00:48:52
Jul 18, 2024 4:49 PM
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Window to the postseason is closing

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).

00:50:07
Jul 9, 2024 7:43 PM
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A welcome win, and welcome back to Tom

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.

00:57:53
Jul 5, 2024 8:47 PM
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It wasn't a win, but at least it wasn't a loss

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.

00:35:41
Jun 26, 2024 6:11 PM
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Pining for a tie? Wishing for a win

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?

00:39:19
Jun 20, 2024 5:1 PM
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Where are the goals?

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.

 

00:27:19
Jun 11, 2024 5:40 PM
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A tie, and a loss, for St. Louis City SC

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.

00:47:05
Jun 4, 2024 8:23 PM
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The good news: St. Louis City SC signed a new player. The bad news: The team plays Miami Saturday

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).

00:53:16
May 28, 2024 8:53 PM
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A big game coming up for City SC

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.

00:48:41
May 21, 2024 8:38 PM
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Lowen ready to return to play, in time for showdown with Cincinnati

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.

00:41:49
May 16, 2024 8:33 PM
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City SC waiting to break through

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.

00:47:04
May 8, 2024 6:35 PM
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