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Goal by Gioacchini at 34' gives St. Louis City SC the lead for good

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Carlos Gruezo - Suffers muscle tearGruezo was injured (strain) and subbed out in the 29th minute. He recorded one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus St. Louis City SC before his exi...

ImpactThis is not good news for Gruezo, who suffered a muscle tear during Saturday's loss to St. Louis City. He will also miss the upcoming friendlies with Ecuador as he will stay in San Jose to get further tests on his injury. The team is already planning that the midfielder will be out for an extended period of time, with Michael Baldisimo the expected midfielder to replace him in his absence.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Tomas Ostrak - Records goal off benchOstrak scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.

ImpactOstrak made his second appearance in a row off the bench and bagged in his first goal of the season. He likes to take his chances in front of the net as well as contribute to the defensive side of the pitch, totaling eight tackles (six won) and eight shots (three on target) in four matches.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Klauss - Three goals on yearJoao Klauss scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

ImpactKlauss turned out to be an excellent signing for St. Louis, scoring three goals in four matches to give the team their fourth win in a row. His experience playing in both the Europa League and the Bundesliga has made him one of the most dangerous strikers in the league. He is averaging 3.2 shots a game with 13 shots (seven on target) thus far.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Gioacchini - Scores first career MLS goalGioacchini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

ImpactGioacchini scored his first MLS goal after getting his second start in four matches. Despite coming off the bench twice in four games, he has totaled seven chances created in 207 minutes of play. This should award him with more starts, with Joao Klauss already the favorite to start up top for St. Louis.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

JT Marcinkowski - Allows three in lossMarcinkowski recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against St. Louis City SC.

ImpactMarcinkowski received his second start in a row and allowed three goals to St Louis after coming off a clean sheet last match. He was downgraded to the backup goalkeeper after a disaster 2022 season, however with new signing Daniel (knee) injured, the keeper got his first two starts of the campaign early. If Daniel recovers in time for Saturday, then Marcinkowski will return back to the bench for San Jose.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Roman Burki - First clean sheet in memorable winBurki recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

ImpactBurki secured the team's first ever clean sheet while also helping the club become the first inaugural team to win its first four matches. He has years of experience playing in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, as well as international appearances with Switzerland. The keeper has conceded four goals on six saves in his first four games. He will head to Real Salt Lake for the contest next Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last four matches.

MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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