St. Louis CITY SC Hosts Austin FC in Anticipated Showdown

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louis CITY SC will face Austin FC for the first time this season on Sunday, March 30, at 1:15 p.m. CT at Energizer Park. Fans can catch the action live on MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app, Apple TV+, FOX, and FOX Deportes.

The broadcast team for the match features several familiar voices. On Apple TV, English commentators will include Steve Cangialosi (play-by-play) and Danny Higginbotham (analyst). Spanish commentary will be provided by Bruno Vain (play-by-play) and Andres Agulla (analyst). FOX’s English team includes Mike Watts (play-by-play) and Devon Kerr (analyst), while Spanish broadcasts will feature Santiago Beltran (play-by-play) and Hector Vega (analyst).

Fans attending the match can look forward to a series of pre-match activities, starting with the CITY Block Party at Lou Fusz Plaza at 10 a.m. DJ Mahf will be performing, and attendees can enjoy brunch and Bloody Mary specials in a family-friendly environment. The event is free and open to all.

Gates to Energizer Park will open at 11:30 a.m., with Mobile Order Ahead available in the CITY App. The first 10,000 fans will receive the official 2025 Team Poster, courtesy of UMSL.

After the CITY SC vs. Austin match, fans can stay for the CITY2 game against Austin FC II, set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. Activities between matches will include meet-and-greet opportunities with first-team players and access to local food vendors.

In their most recent outing, St. Louis CITY SC suffered its first loss of the season, falling 1-0 to the Philadelphia Union. The match’s only goal came in the eighth minute from Ian Glavinovich off a corner kick. Despite the defeat, goalkeeper Ben Lundt delivered a standout performance, achieving an MLS career-high with eight saves. This loss marked a historic moment for CITY SC, as it was the first time in club history they lost one of their first five matches in a season.

Historically, St. Louis CITY SC has been successful against Austin FC, boasting a 3-0-1 record in their all-time series. In previous encounters, CITY SC has outscored Austin 12-4. Last season, the clubs played to a draw in March before St. Louis achieved a 1-0 victory in April, thanks to a goal from João Klauss. The teams first clashed during CITY SC’s inaugural season, with St. Louis winning that match 3-2.

Austin FC enters the match on a two-game winning streak after defeating LAFC 1-0 on the road and San Diego FC 2-1 at home. The team has scored a total of seven goals this season, with contributions from four different players. Defensively, Austin has conceded only three goals so far. Their away record is 1-1-0, and they maintain a solid 2-1-0 record at Q2 Stadium.

Homegrown Player Owen Wolff has been pivotal for Austin, providing the game-winning assists in three of their victories. As both teams prepare for what promises to be an exciting showdown, supporters are eager to see if St. Louis can maintain its dominance in the series.