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Option picked up Watts is set to return to St. Louis after his contract option for 2025 was picked up.

Impact Watts had his contract option for 2025 picked up, setting him to return to St. Louis. The defender has been a backup option in each of his first two seasons with the club. The defender played almost identical minutes for his second season, with 963 across 17 appearances (nine starts.)

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Saturday Watts assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Watts set up Cedric Teuchert's opening goal in the 33rd minute Saturday, his first goal contribution of the season. It was the only chance he created in the match. He also won one tackle and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Jake Girdwood-Reich.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes penalty Wednesday Watts generated one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (three accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Watts fouled Calvin Harris in the box in the 95th minute Wednesday, a yellow-card offense that conceded a penalty which was converted by Djordje Mihailovic. Other than that mistake he put together a decent performance, highlighted by his first shot of the season as well as new season highs in crosses (six) and accurate crosses (three).

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back for 2024 Watts made 20 appearances (12 starts) in 2023 and had his contract option for 2024 picked up, St. Louis announced.

Impact Watts was a key part of the first team, though more often than not he was crucial in his depth role. Still he played some serious minutes in important matches and did enough to earn his contract being extended for 2024. Watts will likely continue in a more depth role, at both defensive midfield and right-back.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in shutout win Watts made a block, two clearances and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Inter Miami. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Watts returned to the XI ahead of Jake Nerwinski at right-back Saturday and he helped his side keep a clean sheet over Miami. Watts has now started four of STL's last five matches heading into the Leagues Cup.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Toronto Watts assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Toronto FC. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Watts set up Aziel Jackson's winning goal Saturday for his first ever MLS assist. He's now started three consecutive matches ahead of Jake Nerwinski at right-back, and St. Louis has won all three games.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Watts made three clearances, four interceptions and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Earthquakes. He also took a shot and created a chance in the matc...

Impact Watts lined up at right-back Saturday while his side rolled out a heavily-rotated XI to face San Jose, but Watts played well from defense in what was just his second ever MLS start.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in full debut Watts made an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Rapids.

Impact Watts made his first MLS start on Saturday, lining up alongside Eduard Lowen in midfield before being hooked at halftime for Indiana Vassilev. The 23-year-old should continue mostly as a depth option for St. Louis City this season, though he can also play at right-back.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE