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STL Soccer Talk
by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis City SC and MLS analysis from the sports experts at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Episodes
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The end of 2025, the start of 2026 for City SC
City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley bring the curtain down on the 2025 season and look at the early roster moves for 2026, the re-signing of Roman Burki and the decisions on the team's many players under options. Yes, they finished the season looking better, but they did...
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Big steps for St. Louis City SC, just a little late
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley marvel at City SC winning its third road game in a row, after having won only two in the previous two seasons, and winning without Eduard Lowen in the lineup for the first time this season. Of course, it’s too late in the…
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City SC hits the wall, City2 takes the top spot
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss City SC getting officially eliminated, at last, from playoff contention on the same weekend that its developmental team, City2, clinched the best record in MLS Next Pro. Success and failure, all under one roof.…
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St. Louis City SC turning a corner
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley talk about City SC winning a second road game in a row, and how the team is finally getting the results to go along with what interim coach David Critchley has long been saying is improved play by the team. Also, how about…
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A St. Louis City SC breakthrough
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley talk about City SC’s rare road shutout win over Montreal, which may save them in the Wooden Spoon race, and discuss the high tempers at Tuesday’s practice, which is an intensity level that the team has been lacking at some...
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Frustration, thy name is St. Louis City SC: STL Soccer Talk
City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and guest Justin Horneker of St. Louis Magazine talk about an amazing game for St. Louis City SC, in which the team took 41 shots against shorthanded Dallas and came away with only one goal and a 1-1 tie, a frustrating result that, in a season of frustrating...
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Tough times for St. Louis City SC keep getting tougher
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss another 3-2 loss for City SC as the team’s defense continues to get punished for every mistake it makes, plus the continued rise of Mykhi Joyner, the PK that shouldn’t have been and an impassioned endorsement in the...
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Change at the top: STL Soccer Talk
City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the departure of sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, the architect of the club who build a winner in Year 1 but who paid the price for the team's struggles in Years 2 and 3. A look at what has happened and what lies ahead....
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Whoops! There it goes again for St. Louis City SC
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley reflect on another blown lead by City SC, which continues to allow late goals that continue to cost them. If City SC could hold leads, it would be in playoff contention. But it can't, so it isn’t. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch
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A complete game for St. Louis City SC
City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about maybe the best game of the season for City SC, certainly the best under David Critchley, as the team takes advantage of its chances for a change. Now, can they follow it up, on the road no less, which has not been kind to…
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Time of transition for St. Louis City SC
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley say goodbye to center back Joakim Nilsson, whose time in St. Louis was curtailed by just plain bad luck with injuries. Meanwhile, as the team's injury list shrinks, the internal competition for playing time, and continued...
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A feel-bad loss for City SC to Minnesota, a feel-good loss to Aston Villa
City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss a pair of 2-1 losses for St. Louis City SC, a devastating defeat on two late goals by Minnesota and an encouraging one to English Premier League team Aston Villa, plus the arrival of Fallou Fall and a badly needed goal for…
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New players arrive after a loss
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat, briefly, about the loss to FC Dallas, then (like good athletes do) look to the future. The team has made three acquisitions over the last week, and Timmermann and O'Malley talk about the possible impact those players…
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City SC finds the recipe for a win
City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and guest co-host Jen Siess of Y98 and KMOX talk about two things that happened in City SC’s win over Portland that are essential for the team’s future success: offensive production from Marcel Hartel, who scored two goals, and the return of Eduard Lowen, who...
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Good news? Looking ahead after a loss
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about Eduard Lowen's possible return in Sunday's game, as well as the loss against Real Salt Lake. They also recall the wild Guatemala/USMNT game at Energizer Park. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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Winless streak hits four, so let's chat USMNT
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley do talk about the team's loss to Houston, but switch to chatting about the Gold Cup, USMNT and World Cup heat concerns. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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St. Louis City SC struggles to defend
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about goalkeeper Roman Burki's efforts during the team's 2-4 loss to Orlando City SC, the goals from Klauss and Simon Becher and the team's struggles on defense. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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A game-tying hat trick
St. Louis City SC may as well be asking "Are you not entertained" under interim coach David Critchley. Klauss returns to scoring form in a big way against Los Angeles Galaxy, notching the team's first hat trick. Beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the teams tie, and how…
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Team says play was better, but result was similar: A loss
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's loss in Portland, and the tough road City will have to take to make the playoffs. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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A win!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's win against the San Jose Earthquakes. Interim coach David Critchley delivered with a more entertaining, pressing style of play. Timmermann and O'Malley also chat about the USWNT game versus Jamaica.…
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A new coach, a new podcast episode
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss Olof Mellberg's firing and the naming of David Critchley as the caretaker coach. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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Pressure is mounting on Mellberg
Olof Mellberg is still the St. Louis City SC coach. Or, at least he was on Tuesday when beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley sat down to chat about the team's loss against Colorado. With San Jose coming to town on Saturday, and the growing sense of frustration with Mellberg and…
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The light in the tunnel is a train
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's seeming inability to secure a win. What will turn the team's luck around? Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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Let's talk about ties that feel like losses
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's tie against Sporting Kansas City. The sting of nearly losing a derby could last for a while, as the team faces a tough schedule over the next several weeks. Worse, it extended the winless streak. With...
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A point-less win for St. Louis City SC
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about City's win in the Open Cup. While not pointless, the win didn't advance the team in MLS standings, just in the Open Cup bracket. But are the emotional impacts of a win following a bad 4-1 Seattle loss enough to lift...
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Awaiting a win
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the team's tie against LAFC, goalkeeper Ben Lundt's penalty kick save. Bottom line? The team's struggles may only be resolved with the return of injured players. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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A need for goals
Sports columnist Benjamin Hochman joins podcast co-host Beth O'Malley to chat about St. Louis City SC's 2025 performance and how the team just ... needs to start scoring goals. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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Offense improves despite the loss
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about City's near-tie against the Columbus Crew and how the players showed encouraging improvement despite the loss. Unfortunately, the team's schedule isn't giving them a reprieve. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe…
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Another shutout as tough games loom
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's lack of offense yet again after City fell to Sporting Kansas City 2-0. The loss was St. Louis' third game in a row without a goal, and while there's some improvement, is it coming fast enough? The next few...
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Please, Olof, can St. Louis City score some goals?
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley talk about City SC scoring woes after the team was shut out for the fourth time in six games in a 1-0 loss to Austin on Sunday. While the team’s defense is much improved from last season, its offense has been struggling…
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Lack of scoring chances means a loss for City
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the loss to the Philadelphia Union, and Klauss' fun reunion with coach Bradley Carnell. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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Lundt steps to center stage; Burki will be out for a month
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the news that Roman Burki, the team's No. 1 goalie, will be out for a month. Ben Lundt will now take center stage in an unusual role for him — starting goalie. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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Goals from forwards, and a clean sheet for the goalkeeper
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley talk about the team's 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy, where City finally scored a goal (three!), and goalkeeper Roman Burki stood on his head to preserve a three-game clean sheet record. Listen to the full episode....
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At least the defense is good
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's 0-0 tie with San Diego FC, and the improved defense St. Louis City SC has shown in its first two games. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.
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A tie, but no need for alarm (yet)
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley discuss the team's first game, a tie. While the defense had a stellar game, and the team as a whole did better with more possession, the offense failed to score in a game that they should have won. Also a fond farewell to...
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One thing is certain: It will be a cold start to the 2025 season
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley kick off a new podcast season with a chat about the uncertainties in the roster and lineup and uncertainties about the recovery of injured players. One thing is certain: The MLS season-opening game on Saturday at newly named...
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A new coach for St. Louis City SC
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s new coach, a new center back and the new name for CityPark.
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2024 season ends with a whimper
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley briefly discuss the team’s loss to Minnesota United FC in the team’s last game of the 2024 season. With that loss set aside, they also discuss recent roster moves and the team’s possible off-season moves.
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Who should St. Louis City SC protect in the expansion draft?
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s “mirror-image” season. Timmermann also gives his list of players to protect for the expansion draft.
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One last home win in 2024
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s win over Houston, and the players’ clearly emotional game.
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Good news, bad news
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley chat about the team’s win over Sporting Kansas City, and mid-week loss to Los Angeles FC. The two also chat wisdom teeth, player contracts and the last home game.
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A road win!
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss how City SC dodged a few bullets with the team’s win on the road against San Jose. They also chat about the upcoming US national team game in St. Louis. And toes.
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Postseason hopes gone, what does City focus on?
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s loss to Minnesota United and the loss of hopes to make the postseason.
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After (yet another) tie, Minnesota games become must-wins
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s tie against the New England Revolution, including Caleb Porter’s statements ridiculing the refereeing. They also look ahead at the rest of City’s schedule: Is a playoff run still possible?
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Unexpected win over LA Galaxy
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s win over the LA Galaxy (best in the west). But the playoff outlook isn’t looking good.
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Portland tie highlights City’s flaws
Sure, the offense scored 4 goals, but the defense allowed 4. A tie in Portland means St. Louis City SC made no headway in its quest for the playoffs. City beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s performance and outlook.
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Tomas Totland on life in St. Louis' humidity
St. Louis City SC player Tomas Totland joins beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley to discuss life in St. Louis, playing in the heat and what travel is like in the MLS.
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Loss to Club America means City must focus on wins
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss the team’s close game against Club America. With their run in the Leagues Cup over, City players now shift their focus to winning against MLS teams as the team tries to make a run to the postseason.
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A farewell to Tim Parker as City moves to the next round of Leagues Cup
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O’Malley discuss Tim Parker’s transfer to the New England Revolution, and the outsize impact he had on the team. The two then discuss yet another tie, and the team’s chances in the Leagues Cup.
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Simon Becher on playing in St. Louis, Vancouver, Denmark and again in St. Louis
St. Louis City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann and co-host Beth O'Malley chat about the Leagues Cup game against Dallas and then interview new player Simon Becher. No stranger to St. Louis, Becher returns to the city after playing in Vancouver and then in Denmark.
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St. Louis City SC and MLS analysis from the sports experts at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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