STL Soccer Talk

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, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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 more about City SC here.

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 note: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here. (O'Malley used Adobe Podcast, an AI program, to edit the sound quality in this episode.)

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 Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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 question about penalty kicks. We want to hear from you: Email your questions or feedback to ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and bomalley@post-dispatch.com

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 technical term you want explained? Drop a note: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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 the MLS. Timmermann and O'Malley also want feedback from listeners: Do you have a soccer concept or technical term you want explained? Drop us a note: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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 Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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 referee lockout. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

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 news. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's recent extension of coach Bradley Carnell's contract, updates from pre-season camp and a press conference with Athletic Director Lutz Pfannenstiel and President and GM Diego Gigliani. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann zooms in from Florida to chat with co-host Beth O'Malley about Niko Gioacchini's transfer being finalized, how the team hopes for more like it in the future, and other roster moves. The two also talk about Aziel Jackson's cap for the U.S. men's national team. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and Beth O'Malley chat about the team's pre-season camp, underway in Port St. Lucie, Florida, including a review of the team's newest acquisitions and some of the expectations for the players. City is preparing for its second MLS season, as well as the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's recent acquisition of D.C. United defensive midfielder Chris Durkin; City sent Jared Stroud and Lucas Bartlett to D.C. in the trade. We also talk about the CONCACAF Champions League draw and upcoming matches against Houston Dynamo FC. As we approach the end of the "first season" of the podcast, a thank you to all our listeners. Please consider subscribing to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch or giving a subscription to a friend as a gift. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's recent roster moves, the Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year award going to St. Louisan Pat Noonan (who coaches FC Cincinnati), and the MLS' ongoing postseason. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Louis City SC beat reporter Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about the team's possible off-season roster moves and the recent announcement of several MLS awards. Timmermann, who voted in the MLS awards, discusses how he (and other writers) approach voting in similar league-wide awards compared to how players may approach voting. Questions? Comments? Kudos? Contact us: Tom Timmermann, ttimmermann@post-dispatch.com and Beth O'Malley, bomalley@post-dispatch.com Read more about City SC here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.