STL Soccer Talk

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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?

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.  

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss player Samuel Adeniran, who had been benched the last few games, and his current status. They also chat about the brand-new grass recently installed at CityPark. Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop a note: Tom Timmermann,  ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com  and Beth O'Malley,&nb...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about the team's sixth tie of the season, this time against Sporting Kansas City. The rivalry between the teams continues (and City SC won the shoulder battles, certainly), but City SC's struggles with tie games also continue. Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop a note: Tom Timmermann,&n...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss Klauss' run-of-play goal in the team's defeat of Austin FC. Timmermann gives an update on Samuel Adeniran and Eduard Lowen. Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop a note: Tom Timmermann,  ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com  and Beth O'Malley,  bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read mo...

St. Louis City SC forward Samuel Adeniran joins the podcast to discuss the team's recent performance, his impressions of St. Louis, and his father's influence on his career.  City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley also discuss the team's most recent game (a tie), and how the coach responded to it. Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop a...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's loss to Real Salt Lake, and then welcome a guest. City SC player Hosei Kijima talks about how he started playing soccer, why he decided to attend IMG Academy in Florida, his college career at Wake Forest University and more. Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop a note: Tom T...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's recent game against DC United, which (wait for it) resulted in a 2-2- tie. There were good moments (Klauss scored) and not-so-good moments (Stroud's crosses), and while the team hasn't won, they also haven't lost. So ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Timmermann also gives an injury update and the two answer a reader q...

Exclamation marks are not usually included in a headline, but Roman Burki deserves this one after his play against Los Angeles Galaxy. St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about the team's tie (they're undefeated, which isn't bad, but doesn't deserve an exclamation mark), Tim Parker's back, and Joakim Nilsson's bicycle.  Do you have a soccer concept or t...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about a rare lineup repeat in the team's tie with Austin FC, Klauss' continued scoreless streak and a brightening silver lining on not continuing in the Champions Cup tournament. The two then chat with new defenseman Nikolas Dyhr (the interview was conducted last week) about moving to America for the first time to play in...

Tony Messenger, a St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist and a huge soccer fan, joins St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley for a chat about the Open Cup, City's lineup decisions and a few trips down memory lane to the NASL. Messenger won a Pulitzer Prize (not for his work on soccer coverage, but for columns) in 2019.  Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Ti...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann joins co-host Beth O'Malley to discuss the team's recent games: A loss to Houston in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Tuesday, and a tie against Real Salt Lake. The two take a look at recent injuries on the soccer team's back line, as well as a lack of scoring opportunities.  Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann,  ttimmermann@po...

St. Louis City SC won its first Concacaf Champions Cup game on Tuesday, beating Houston 2-1 on a late goal by rookie player (and first-round draft pick) Hosei Kijima. Beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley dissect the game, including the lineup decisions, scoring chances and players' reactions to the win.  Timmermann and O'Malley also peek at the upcoming MLS season, and the ref...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discusses the team's return to training in St. Louis, final preseason game this week and the upcoming season. What will the lineup look like versus Houston and then versus Salt Lake?  Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann,  ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com  and Beth O'Malley,  bomalley@post-dis...

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's win over L.A. Galaxy, as well as upcoming pre-season games. As coach Bradley Carnell prepares the players for 90 minutes, what lineup possibilities does he have?  Timmermann and O'Malley also discuss rule changes that could benefit local soccer clubs, the possibility of a referee strike and other soccer...