SAINT LOUIS CITY SC NEWS

Jared Stroud - Second goal of season Stroud scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 win over Portland.

Impact Stroud found the back of the net in first half stoppage time scoring St. Louis' first goal. The goal was the second of the season for the attacker as Stroud is tied for the team-high in goals through the opening three matches of the season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Klauss - Provides assist Saturday Klauss had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Portland.

Impact Klauss set up Jared Stroud in first half stoppage time, assisting St. Louis' first goal of the match. The assist was the first in three appearances for the forward to go along with a team-high two goals and nine shots.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hiebert - First career MLS goal Hiebert scored a goal with his lone shot while making three interceptions and five clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Portland.

Impact Hiebert found the back of the net in the 75th minute scoring the game winning goal for St. Louis. The goal was the first of the defender's MLS career while his five clearances upped his season total to nine in three appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Njabulo Blom - Ruled out Saturday Blom (illness) is out for Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact As expected, Blom is out after entering the league's health and safety protocols. This puts his availability for the March 18 game against San Jose in jeopardy as well.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Njabulo Blom - Status uncertain for weekend Blom is listed as questionable in St. Louis' injury report for Saturday's clash against the Timbers as he's entered the health and safety protocols.

Impact Blom has played the majority of St. Louis City's minutes in their inaugural campaign so far, but he will be a late call for his availability against Portland on Saturday. Indiana Vassilev would be an option to replace him in defensive midfield if necessary.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers host Saint Louis City SC in Western Conference action

The Portland Timbers and Saint Louis City SC square off in Western Conference play

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lucas Bartlett - Joins St. Louis Bartlett has signed a one-year contract with St. Louis City SC with the option to extend for two additional years, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Bartlett made 13 MLS NEXT Pro appearances with North Texas SC last season in his rookie professional campaign out of St. John's University, and the 25-year-old is now joining MLS expansion side STLCSC for 2023 at least. He, along with Joshua Yaro, will be a backup to Tim Parker and Kyle Hiebert in central defense while Joakim Nilsson (knee) recovers from surgery.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Alm - Creates chance off bench Alm subbed into Saturday's match against Charlotte FC in the 65th minute, making an interception and creating a chance in the 3-1 victory.

Impact Alm came off the bench to replace Jared Stroud around the hour mark of Saturday's win over Charlotte after starting on the right wing in the season opener last weekend.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hiebert - Makes two interceptions in win Hiebert made a clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Hiebert has begun his MLS career as a starter in central defense alongside Tim Parker in St. Louis' back line, though Joakim Nilsson (knee) is likely to take over at some point after he recovers from surgery.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Nelson - Creates chance in win Nelson made two clearances, an interception and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Nelson has started both of St. Louis' first two games in MLS, taking a shot, creating a chance and making six combined clearances from left-back.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Nerwinski - Takes shot in win Nerwinski took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Nerwinski has started each of St. Louis' first two MLS games at right-back, though the expansion side has conceded three goals in that span despite winning both matches.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicholas Gioacchini - Creates two chances in start Gioacchini took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Gioacchini made his first start for St. Louis on Saturday, and he was effective on both sides of the ball alongside Joao Klauss in a front-two. He has created four chances across his first two appearances (105 total minutes) of the season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roman Burki - Concedes goal to Charlotte Burki made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Burki was beaten by an Enzo Copetti header on Saturday, but his side was able to come from behind and eventually earn a comfortable win in their MLS home opener. Next weekend he will face the Timbers, which have scored three goals in two matches this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eduard Lowen - Scores penalty against Charlotte Lowen took four shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made a block, created a chance and won four of six tackles in the ma...

Impact Lowen has been immense in St. Louis' midfield, and he scored the winner Saturday with a top-corner rocket from the penalty spot. He's racked up a total of eight shots (five on target), four chances created and seven tackles won (of nine) across his first two MLS games, with one goal and one assist already.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Klauss - Scores goal against Charlotte Klauss took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Klauss scored again Saturday, pouncing on a bad pass from his opponents to chip Pablo Sisniega in goal. Klauss has now racked up six shots (four on target) and two goals in his first two MLS games, lining up as the lone striker in the opener and in a front-two this weekend.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St Louis City tops Charlotte 3-1, extends historic start

Eduard Lowen scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time and St. Louis City became the fourth expansion team to win its first two mat...

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana Vassilev - Available as expected Vassilev (nose) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Vassilev suffered a broken nose in the opener and was a doubt for Saturday's match. The winger has to wear a protective mask but is eligible for selection and was able to train. Vassilev will hope to find some playing time off the bench after being brought off just 17 minutes into the opener.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Jensen - Available off bench Jensen (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Jensen returns to the bench for Saturday's match after missing the opener. The midfielder was dealing with an ankle injury but has evidently recovered enough to make it back into the first team.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis CityPark stadium: Everything about STL City SC's new soccer home in 2023 expansion season The newest downtown soccer stadium in the USA belongs to 2023 MLS expansion side St. Louis City SC, who built a new home which stands out fr...

MARCH 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

St. Louis CityPark stadium: Everything about STL City SC's new soccer home in 2023 expansion season The newest downtown soccer stadium in the USA belongs to 2023 MLS expansion side St. Louis City SC, who built a new home which stands out fr...

MARCH 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Isak Jensen - Still questionable for weekend Jensen (ankle) is once again listed as questionable in St. Louis City's injury report for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Jensen missed last weekend's season-opening win against Austin due to an ankle injury, and his status remains uncertain heading into the Charlotte game on Saturday. Jared Stroud and Rasmus Alm were the starting wingers on matchday 1.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joakim Nilsson - Out until May Nilsson (knee) will be out until May while he recovers from a knee surgery he underwent in January.

Impact Nilsson will miss the first few months of St. Louis' inaugural MLS campaign after undergoing knee surgery in the offseason. Tim Parker and Kyle Hiebert will start out as the center-back pairing until he can return.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC faces Charlotte FC in non-conference action

Saint Louis City SC hosts Charlotte FC in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS