The City Spotlight

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Defender, Joey Zalinsky, ahead of CITY’s re-match against newest MLS expansion club, San Diego FC. Zalinsky talked about his first team appearance (along with a goal), his start in the game as a youth, the MLS Super Draft experience, and his mental approach to working his way through each level continuing to grind for more minutes as a pro.

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s re-match against newest MLS expansion club, San Diego FC. Coach Mellberg talked about the positive takeaways to build upon from the team’s first Open Cup win, getting more minutes for players to replace the many injured on the squad, preparing for San Diego at home, and building on momentum to c...

During the Y98 halftime show, Jen Siess talked with Mary Carpenter from the 1989-1990 Bud-Light White Star Women’s O-30 Back to Back National Champion Team. Mary talked about her excitement about the CITY experience, playing over 30 years ago with little opportunity and support for girls and women in soccer, being honored by the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in February, and the impact of the grow...

Other than a sighting or two, we haven't heard much from or about Roman Burki, since his hand fracture in the middle of March. BUT, we got a chance to hear from CITY's #1 Goalkeeper in the Y98 halftime show. Roman updated us on his recovery, pride in Ben Lundt’s performance, and seeing the fruits of their labor at the Hope Ignites organization where CITY connected with kids who benefit from the To...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Midfielder, Tomas Ostrak, ahead of CITY’s second trip in a row back to the West Coast for a re-match with the Seattle Sounders. Ostrak talked about his long road to injury recovery finally starting a match in 11 months, adjusting to what feels like a new team in that time, continuing to make his case for more minutes, and his belief that the...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s second trip in a row back to the West Coast for a re-match with the Seattle Sounders. Coach Mellberg talked about the tie that felt like a loss at LAFC, returning some to play such as Tomas Ostrak, and preparing for CITY’s first re-match of the season against a team that’s finding their form and...

Join Jen Siess for another edition of the City Spotlight on KMOX! Following a disappointing 2-2 draw vs LAFC, we have a packed show to break it down, as well as look ahead to City SC's next game in Seattle! We start by hearing from St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel, and then move on to Jen's player profile interview with City SC midfielder Tomas Ostrak! Our last two guests of t...

During the Y98 halftime show, CITY Sporting Director, Lutz Pfannenstiel, visited the booth at CITY’s away game on the West Coast at LAFC. Amidst the start of the second half, Lutz stayed in the conversation to talk about the current state of the game and season, CITY’s upcoming first game in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, his hopes for CITY’s newest player Xande Silva, and even brought his good luck...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Defender, Kyle Hiebert, ahead of CITY’s away game on the West Coast to face LAFC. Hiebert talked about CITY’s season so far, offside calls that haven’t gone their way, so many so-close chances, and how it all went down last match day when, last-minute, the team found out they’d be missing Center Back, Henry Kessler.

During the Y98 pregame show, Dale Schilly caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s away game on the West Coast to face LAFC. Coach Mellberg talked about the team’s adjustment from the last-minute loss of Henry Kessler to the lineup last match, working on improving individual defending moments, balancing the attack, and CITY’s newest player acquisition in Xande Silva.

Ahead of Sunday's game at LAFC, join Jen Siess for another edition of the City Spotlight on KMOX! Hear from Director of Community Relations for St. Louis CITY SC, Ken Earley. Also, hear from City SC Academy Director and Y98 Matchday Analyst, Dale Schilly. Plus, hear Jen's "player profile" interview with Kyle Hiebert. We end the show with Laws of the Game with former MLS Referee George Gansner!

During the Y98 halftime show, Jen Siess talked with Emily Andrews of the Missouri Gateway U.S. Green Building Council. Emily joined the show to talk about the importance of building sustainability, the ongoing environmental efforts of St. Louis CITY SC, plus Energizer Park being awarded the LEED Gold Certification for ongoing commitment to sustainability.

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess visited with new CITY Centerback, Timo Baumgartl ahead of CITY’s home game against current top of the Western Conference, Vancouver Whitecaps. Baumgartl talked about almost being settled into his new home town, his multi-sport start with soccer and handball, his battle with testicular cancer and advocacy efforts, and proving himself up in a position where CIT...

During the Y98 pregame show, Dale Schilly caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s home game hosting the current top of the Western Conference, Vancouver Whitecaps. Coach Mellberg talked about CITY’s defensive letdowns against the Columbus Crew, yet taking the positives of attacking chance generation. He also talked about positive performances from Joao Klauss and Timo Baum...

Ahead of Saturday's game vs Vancouver, join Jen Siess for another edition of the City Spotlight on KMOX! Hear from City SC Academy Director and Y98 Matchday Analyst, Dale Schilly. Plus, hear Jen's "player profile" interview with Timo Baumgartl! We finish the show with Laws of the Game with former MLS referee George Gansner!

During the Y98 halftime show, Jen Siess talked with Edmound Elzy, VP of Ticket Sales for St. Louis CITY SC. Elzy talked about the prestige of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, CITY’s honor to host and play in the nation’s longest running ongoing soccer tournament, plus all the details on ticket sales, opponents, play dates, and more events coming to Energizer Park this year.

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Midfielder and fan favorite, Celio Pompeu, ahead of CITY’s home game hosting the Eastern Conference Columbus Crew. Pompeu talked about his long road to recovery from last season’s serious ankle injury, his appreciation of fan support along the way, finding himself again as a healthy player in a new system of play, and his belief in CITY’s qu...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s home game hosting the Eastern Conference Columbus Crew. Coach Mellberg talked about the disappointing rivalry loss to SKC, his appreciation of traveling fan support, the versatility of Conrad Wallem, roles of Marcel Hartel, and gearing up for the match against the high possessing attacking quali...

Join Jen Siess for an hour long edition of the City Spotlight! After the team's 3rd straight loss, they look to rebound on Sunday vs Columbus. Hear the comments from Head Coach Olof Mellberg at training this week, as well as City SC Academy Director and Y98 Game Analyst Dale Schilly. Preview Jen's player profile interview with midfielder Celio Pempeu, and we wrap up the show by hearing from Gracie...

During the Y98 halftime show, Jen Siess talked to some special guests about CITY recently piloting the Touch2See program for the blind and visually impaired. Rich Krussel, who tested the technology, and Ken Earley, CITY Director of Community Relations, talked about the technology, explained the immersive experience, and re-iterated CITY’s commitment to a best-in-class accessibility experience for...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Midfielder, Conrad Wallem ahead of CITY’s CITY’s away RIVALRY match against Sporting KC. Wallem talked about his family, settling into STL and the US, his growth as a versatile player in the game, the work rate behind his increasing minutes with the team, and the fact that he’s always up for a rivalry match, no matter how far away it is

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s away RIVALRY match against Sporting KC. Coach Mellberg talked about his disappointment with the loss at home to Austin, anticipating the “bump” SKC may have in losing their Head Coach Peter Vermes, playing an expansive possession team, and how he is looking forward to the energy from a rivalry m...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Midfielder, Alfredo Morales ahead of CITY’s home match against Austin FC with his undefeated team, the only team left in the MLS yet to concede a goal. Morales talked about growing up in soccer with his German American roots, his experience from the Bundesliga to the USMNT, and now being a veteran leader of his team continuing to refine his...

During the Y98 pregame show, Dale Schilly caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s home match against Austin FC with his undefeated team, the only team left in the MLS yet to concede a goal. Coach Mellberg reflected on CITY’s poor performance away at Philadelphia, his pride in the CITY defense and Ben Lundt at GK, and continuing to build on the CITY attack through a higher...