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A MESSAGE FROM ASSOCIATE EDITOR MIKE MILLER

It won’t be long before the boys are back in town. St. Louis CITY SC’s 2024 preseason will begin in less than two weeks, with players set to report to camp in Downtown West on January 13. The new season isn’t far away—there are only 48 days until the Concacaf Champions Cup opener at CITYPARK on February 20—but before we turn the page completely, we’re using this edition to highlight the top CITY moments from 2023. We also revisit CITY’s recent acquisition of Tomas Totland, and share details about this weekend’s Winter Classic supporters’ match, along with Friday’s MAC Hermann Trophy announcement.

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What to know

2024 WINTER CLASSIC SUPPORTERS' MATCH SET FOR SATURDAY

The St. Louligans will face off against the American Outlaws St. Louis chapter in the annual Winter Classic charity match on Saturday at 11 a.m. at World Wide Technology Soccer Park (1 Soccer Park) in Fenton. Anyone who makes a donation to the St. Louis Area Foodbank is welcome to play—bring a green shirt to play for the Louligans or a red shirt to suit up for AO—in this casual matchup between friends. Adults of legal drinking age can enjoy drinks courtesy of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and 2nd Shift Brewing.

MAC HERMANN TROPHY WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY

The winners of the 2023 MAC Hermann Trophy will be announced this Friday at the Missouri Athletic Club (405 Washington). On the men’s side, the finalists include Western Michigan’s Charlie Sharp, Clemson’s Ousmane Sylla, and Wake Forest’s Garrison Tubbs. The women’s finalists include Nebraska’s Eleanor Dale, Florida State’s Onyi Echegini, and BYU’s Brecken Mozingo.

A MESSAGE FROM SCHLAFLY BEER

Pregame like a champ

Join the Schlafly and St. Louligans Street Party before every home game. Fans can enjoy great beer, good food, music, and fun before they march to the stadium together.

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Totland comes to St. Louis from Swedish First Division club BK Häcken on a three-year deal that includes a club option.

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