The City Spotlight

- Jen & JB dive into the rivalry renewed this weekend as CITY travels to face off against Sporting Kansas - Dale Schilly joins the show - Are you starting to worry about Mellberg's system & the offense? - Diving into the Champions League & Best 11 stories around STL

City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfanndenstiel joins Tom Ackerman to talk preview the game against Austin FC, the health of Burki and if Klauss is ready to break the scoring drought.

Join Jen Siess on CITY Spotlight as she covers the latest in St. Louis soccer. Matt Sebek, Chief Experience Officer with St. Louis CITY SC, and Reno DuBois from St. Louis Urbanists share insights on community and fan experiences. Dale Schilly, CITY Academy Director and Y98 game analyst, provides analysis on CITY SC’s recent performance. Midfielder Alfred Morales discusses his journey and current f...

During the Y98 halftime show, CITY turned its focus toward "Women's History Month”. Jen Siess visited with Jackie Billet, accomplished St. Louis Soccer player who has capped for the USWNT and so much more! Listen into a conversation with this STL HOF worthy candidate about her journey in the game, a club national championship, D1 soccer, USWNT cap, and trying semi-pro in an era before the current...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Goalkeeper, Ben Lundt ahead of CITY’s away match against former CITY head coach, Bradley Carnell, and his Philadelphia Union. Lundt talked about his experience stepping in for Roman Burki on the last game day, being able to train now with intent to play, the challenges of the goalkeeper spot, and continuing to support the team whenever calle...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s away match against former CITY head coach, Bradley Carnell, and his Philadelphia Union. Coach Mellberg talked about the his satisfaction with earning points against Seattle, challenges for the defensive line as CITY starts to defend higher up the field, and trying to take advantage of a highly s...

In this edition of the City Spotlight with Jen Siess, hear everything USMNT with Ty Keough, then we were joined by Dale Schilly, STL City SC Academy Director and matchday analyst on Y98. Hear Jen's interview with goalkeeper Ben Lundt, as he is thrown into action with the injury of Roman Burki. To finish off the show, former referee George Gansner joins us for Laws of the Game!

During the Y98 halftime show, CITY turned its focus toward "Women's History Month”. Jen Siess visited with CEO and Owner of St. Louis CITY SC, Carolyn Kindle. Listen in to their conversation about honoring Women’s History Month by focusing on inclusion in all aspects of the game for women, being an example representative in the game for girls to dream, the goal of turning “being one of the few” in...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Forward, Cedric Teuchert, ahead of CITY’s second home match of the 2025 MLS regular season against a team that CITY had yet to earn a point from, the Seattle Sounders. Teuchert talked about feeling better after his preseason injury and dealing with green card logistics, scoring the first goal for CITY this season plus his assist, and how the...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s second home match of the 2025 MLS regular season against a team that CITY had yet to earn a point from, the Seattle Sounders. Coach Mellberg talked about the high vibes of the team after their road win against LAG, team pride in all clean sheets to date, and continuing to improve CITY’s quality...

In this edition of the City Spotlight with Jen Siess, we begin by bringing on CITY2 Head Coach David Critchley. Then, we welcome on Dale Schilly, St. Louis City SC Academy Director, and matchday analyst on Y98. Later, listen back on Jen's conversation with City Sc forward Cedric Teuchert, and finish off the hour by talking to Sarah Luebbert, Missouri native and professional soccer player for Club...

During the Y98 halftime show, CITY turned its focus toward "Women's History Month”. Jen Siess visited with Wendy Dillinger, Girls Director and ECNL Regional League Coach at Missouri Rush Soccer Club who was recently inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Listen in to their conversation about the experience of growing up in St. Louis girls soccer, her achievements/honors, and desire to pa...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Striker, Simon Becher, ahead of CITY’s second away match of the 2025 MLS regular season aagainst the reigning Champions, LA Galaxy. Becher talked about the honor of being recognized at the most recent St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame dinner, combining the positives and learnings from CITY’s first two games, and the focus on a growth mindset for...

During the Y98 pregame show, Dale Schilly caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s second away match of the 2025 MLS regular season against the reigning Champions, LA Galaxy. Coach Mellberg talked about his learnings from CITY’s first two games, his pride in the overall defensive structure of the entire team, and his focus on improving quality on the ball with CITY’s focus...

In tonight’s edition of City Spotlight, Jen Siess has you covered with all the City SC conversation you'll need! This includes a review of the first two games, along with a preview of this weekend’s match against LA Galaxy. Hear post-training thoughts from Head Coach Olof Mellberg, as well as from City SC Academy Director and Y98 matchday Analyst Dale Schilly. Earlier at training, Jen talked with...

During the Y98 halftime show, CITY Futures Senior Manager, Adam Brown, joined Jen Siess in studio to talk about the CITY Futures initiative, programming plans for 2025, making soccer more accessible to as many kids as possible, and how to engage with their programs.

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess caught up with Coach Olof Mellberg to get his thoughts on CITY’s first away match of the 2025 MLS regular season against the MLS’s newest expansion team, San Diego FC. Coach Mellberg shares his thoughts on his positive outlook on the CITY defense from the previous game, preparing the team for San Diego’s high press, and how he’s still working on different for...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Midfielder, Akil Watts, ahead of CITY’s first away match of the 2025 MLS regular season gainst the MLS’s newest expansion team, San Diego FC. Watts talked about training in the nicer weather of the week, his multiple positions over the past few years with CITY, being a non-stop box-to-box player, and his hopes to continue starting for the te...

During the Y98 pregame show, Jen Siess chatted with CITY Centerback, Henry Kessler, ahead of CITY’s first match of the 2025 MLS regular season at Energizer Park. Kessler shared his excitement about being back in front of CITY fans, transitioning to a new coach’s system who has a focus on defense, and adjusting to some new formations and style of play.

During the Y98 halftime show, CITY President and General Manager, Diego Gigliani, visited the booth at Energizer Park to talk with Jen Siess about his outlook on the new season, the team’s response to coaching transition, and the recent move of Indiana Vassilev from CITY to the Philadelphia Union.

In preparation for STL City SC’s season opener vs Colorado Rapids on Saturday, Jen Siess and Dale Schilly host the City Spotlight! We review the past weekend’s events including a new kit reveal, and listen back to Tom Ackerman’s conversation with Lutz Pfannenstiel. Gerard Craft, Chief Flavor Officer for City SC, joins us live to talk about new foods at Energizer Park this season, and then listen t...

Caden Glover joins Jen Siess to talk about staying focused while in and out of breaks and his process for keeping sharp. He shares insights from his journey as a homegrown player, emphasizing the importance of hard work and seizing every opportunity. Caden also discusses his personal growth goals, particularly improving his ball skills, and encourages young players to always keep developing their...

MyKhi Joyner joins Jen Siess to discuss the impact of being a role model for young fans and offers advice to young players about growth and playing without age limits. He shares his approach to stepping up to the pro level, the importance of studying first-team film, and how Coach Olof’s free-playing philosophy helps his game. MyKhi also opens up about his mental strategy of staying calm and focus...

Miguel Perez joins Jen Siess to talk about his return to St. Louis and his journey to becoming a more confident and focused player. Miguel shares the challenges and personal growth he experienced while away, including living on his own and learning what it takes to be a professional. He also offers valuable advice to youth players about the importance of consistent training and working hard. Discu...

Tomas Ostrak shares his journey of recovering from injury, detailing both the physical and mental challenges of returning to full fitness. He credits his partner's support for keeping him motivated during the long rehabilitation process. Ostrak discusses regaining confidence in his ankle, adjusting to a new coach, and learning the 5-at-the-back formation. With an eye on the upcoming match against...