St. Louis CITY SC head coach Bradley Carnell got straight to the point after Saturday’s 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. “We needed this,” Carnell said. It had been five weeks since the club’s last win in Major League Soccer play, a stretch of games that saw the offense fall flat, with positive results being hard to come by. But this past weekend left Carnell with a list of things that pleased him, including Roman Bürki’s clean sheet, the selfless play of contributors up and down the lineup, and a buzzing yet balanced attack. In this edition, we highlight some of the standout performers from the memorable rivalry win. Indiana Vassilev scored two goals and authored one of his finest performances, while Njabulo Blom turned in a steady, inspiring effort in the midfield. We also share details on an upcoming autograph signing, a milestone for Caden Glover, and more.
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A pair of CITY players will sign autographs for fans at Fan Cave in West County Center this weekend. Miguel Perez and John Nelson will be at the Des Peres sports memorabilia shop on Friday at 7 p.m. Each player will be able to sign one item. Tickets for the event are $49 and available for purchase at the Fan Cave website.
When The Soccer Tournament, a new made-for-TV, 7-on-7 competition, kicks off next month, it will feature plenty of professionals who once called St. Louis home. The inaugural TST will take place June 1–4 in Cary, North Carolina, where 32 teams from around the world will play for a $1 million winner-take-all prize. Nearly two dozen former St. Louis Ambush, Saint Louis FC, and Saint Louis Athletica players are due to participate as of today. TST is led by the same organizers behind The Basketball Tournament, which has become a popular mid-summer event for ESPN over the past decade. The Soccer Tournament will air on NBC properties, including Peacock and CNBC. Visit the tournament website to view the schedule and browse the latest rosters.
Caden Glover has enjoyed back-to-back weeks full of memorable moments. On May 13, the 16-year-old reached a milestone by becoming the first player born in 2007 to appear in an MLS match. This past weekend, Glover achieved another first: his first goal as a pro. Glover found the back of the net in the 51st minute of St. Louis CITY SC 2’s eventual 5-4 shootout victory over Sporting Kansas City II.
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Robotic-assisted surgery: The future is here
Living an active life can be wonderful for the body and mind. Over time, however, normal wear and tear can take its toll, possibly leading to the need for a new hip or knee. Robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements provide WashU Ortho experts with the ability to meticulously plan surgeries and execute them with exceptional precision. WashU Ortho has been at the forefront of joint surgery robotics, playing a key role in pioneering and piloting this groundbreaking technology. To date, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital have successfully performed more than 1,000 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgeries. At WashU Ortho, the primary goal is to expedite the recovery process for patients and get them back to doing what they love. By harnessing the power of this technology, they can achieve that goal more effectively.
How midfielder Njabulo Blom is growing into his role for CITY
After a frustrating start to his North American career, the South Africa native is gaining confidence and showing what he can bring to the St. Louis lineup.
STL’s newest soccer bar, The Pitch at Union Station, is open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Enjoy breakfast favorites and our signature Irish Coffee while catching the game in one of The Pitch's unique spaces with your own private TV. Learn More »
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