MLS · Western Conference · Est. 2019 · CityPark
Updated March 16, 2026
St. Louis CITY SC burst onto the scene in 2023 with a stunning debut season but suffered the dreaded sophomore slump in 2024. The 2025 campaign showed signs of stabilization, and entering year three, the expectations are clear: make the playoffs and prove the expansion honeymoon was not a fluke. The roster is deeper and more experienced than at any point in the club's short history.
CITYPARK in downtown St. Louis has delivered on every promise made during the expansion bid. The stadium's design, atmosphere, and downtown location have made it one of the best matchday experiences in MLS. Sellout crowds are the norm and the supporter section's energy is a tangible competitive advantage on the pitch.
St. Louis has one of the deepest soccer traditions in the United States, and CITY SC has embraced that history while building something distinctly modern. The club's connection to the local soccer community, from youth academies to the old CYC leagues, gives it a cultural foundation that most expansion teams spend decades trying to build.