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Indiana Vassilev - Seven crosses in playoff loss Vassilev recorded two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Vassilev recorded a season-high seven crosses in Sunday's playoff loss, but it was not enough to avoid elimination from the playoffs. He also created three chances for the fourth time this season. He finished the campaign with two goals and four assists in 36 appearances (27 starts).

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Njabulo Blom - Assists late Sunday Blom assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Blom assisted his side's lone goal Sunday as he set up Celio Pompeu's goal in the 86th minute to cut the lead to 2-1. It was not quite enough to complete the comeback though, as Blom and St. Louis City were eliminated from the playoffs. He finished the season with one goal, one assist and three clean sheets in 28 appearances (23 starts).

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eduard Lowen - Five shots in playoff loss Lowen recorded five shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Lowen and his side were eliminated from the playoffs Sunday and while he put up solid attacking numbers, his end product was not there. He took a team-high five shots but did not put one on target and recorded a team-high nine crosses with just one being accurate. He had a very nice debut season in the MLS despite the disappointing end, finishing the season with six goals, nine assists and 159 crosses (37 accurate) in 31 appearances (27 starts).

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celio Pompeu - Scores late in playoff loss Celio Pompeu scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Pompeu scored just his second goal of the season Sunday, a long-range strike in the 86th minute assisted by Njabulo Blom to cut the deficit to 2-1. It was not enough to secure the comeback though, as Pompeu and his side were eliminated from the playoffs. He finished the season with two goals on 25 shots (eight on target), 23 chances created and 46 crosses (11 accurate) in 28 appearances (nine starts).

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Burki - Concedes twice in playoff loss Burki had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Burki and his side were eliminated from the playoffs Sunday as he conceded two goals to in-state rival Sporting Kansas City. It was a disappointing end to an impressive debut season for St. Louis City SC. Burki finished the season with eight clean sheets, 48 conceded goals and 131 saves in 35 starts.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St.Louis City SC vs. Sporting Kansas City LIVE STREAM (11/5/23): Watch MLS playoffs online | Time, TV, channel St.Louis City SC faces Sporting Kansas City in the MLS playoffs on Sunday, Nov.5, 2023 (11/5/23) at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Ka...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NJ.COM

St. Louis City face Sporting KC in must-win mode Oct 29, 2023; St.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Aziel Jackson: Soccer, music & a dream unite at St. Louis CITY | MLSSoccer.com You could argue that Aziel Jackson isn’t supposed to be playing soccer for a living.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting Kansas City hosts Saint Louis City SC in Western Conference finals

Sporting Kansas City hosts Saint Louis City SC in the Western Conference finals

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Sporting Kansas City disrupted St. Louis City's playoff debut Sporting KC turned the tables on St. Louis City to pull off an early upset in the MLS playoffs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rasmus Alm - Won't play in Game 2 on Sunday Alm (sports hernia) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Alm has been out for quite some time, and these injuries tend to be complicated, so there's no clear date for his return. The forward being out will likely keep Nicholas Gioacchini and Samuel Adeniran in the starting XI to lead the line in a go-win-or-go-home match against SKC.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Six crosses in loss Stroud had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5...

Impact Stroud recorded six crosses for just the third time this season, but his contribution was not enough to give his side even a chance in the match. After recording seven goal contributions in his first 11 appearances of the season, Stroud has just three in his 21 appearances since. He may need to rediscover his form from earlier in the season for his side to have a chance to avoid elimination this upcoming Sunday at Sporting Kansas City.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Klauss - Four shots in loss Joao Klauss generated four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Klauss recorded a team-high four shots Sunday with a season-high three on target. After a recent streak of five goals in five appearances, Klauss has gone scoreless in his last three matches. He may need to find his way back onto the score sheet this upcoming Sunday to avoid elimination versus Sporting Kansas City on the road.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Parker - Scores in playoff loss Parker scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Parker scored the lone goal of his side's match Sunday, a strike from a difficult angle in the 28th minute to tie the match at 1-1. It marked his fifth goal of the season and his first since Aug. 21. He and his side now face elimination if they cannot defeat Sporting Kansas City on the road this upcoming Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Burki - Concedes four in playoff loss Burki recorded six saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Burki had a busy day Sunday as he faced 10 shots on target, making six saves and conceding a season-high four goals. It was not the best time to concede his most goals of the season as he and his side now face elimination if they cannot defeat Sporting Kansas City this upcoming Sunday on the road.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting KC stun St. Louis City to open first-round series Oct 29, 2023; St.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lucas Bartlett - Bench option Sunday Bartlett (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's postseason match against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bartlett will hope to see minutes after recovering from an issue that sidelined him since July 13. He was previously used as a center-back, so he could eventually replace either Joakim Nilsson or Tim Parker. Prior to the injury, Bartlett's most outstanding numbers were 51 clearances and 25 interceptions in 14 appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis City hope to start strong in playoff debut vs. Sporting KC Sep 30, 2023; St.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

St. Louis City hope to start strong in playoff debut vs. Sporting KC Sep 30, 2023; St.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Saint Louis City SC hosts Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference semifinals

Saint Louis City SC hosts Sporting Kansas City in the Western Conference semifinals

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS