St. Louis CITY SC Meets Columbus Crew in Thrilling Sunday Showdown

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis CITY SC is set to host the Columbus Crew this Sunday at Energizer Park, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT. The match promises to be a pivotal moment for both teams, as CITY SC seeks to shake off a rough start to the season against one of the league’s top competitors.

The match will be broadcasted live via MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, and fans can listen on local radio through KYKY Y98.1 FM (English) and KXOK 102.9 FM (Spanish).

The evening’s excitement begins with a pre-game block party starting at 3:00 p.m., featuring DJ Chris Brown, food options from Steve’s Hot Dogs, and Balkan Treat Box, all at Lou Fusz Plaza. The event is free and family-friendly, with no tickets required.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m., allowing fans to enjoy dinner from over 25 local food partners and to check in via the CITY App. The first 10,000 attendees will receive a 3×5 flag displaying the CITY crest, courtesy of Hoffmann Brothers, encouraging an electric atmosphere ahead of kickoff.

This match marks the first regular-season meeting between St. Louis CITY SC and Columbus Crew, following their prior encounter in the 2023 Leagues Cup where Columbus emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Former CITY SC player, Aziel Jackson, now with the Crew, will be aiming to make an impact against his previous club.

Columbus Crew enters this match with a solid record, remaining undefeated through their first seven games in the season—one of only two teams to achieve such a feat alongside Inter Miami CF. They are coming off an impressive away performance, winning 11 of their last 16 regular-season matches, establishing themselves as a strong contender for the Supporters’ Shield.

St. Louis CITY SC is looking to rebound after experiencing three consecutive shutout losses, the latest being a 2-0 defeat against Sporting Kansas City. Head Coach Olof Mellberg faces mounting pressure from the fanbase to improve the team’s performance and find effective scoring solutions, having last registered a goal 345 minutes ago.

Columbus, under Head Coach Wilfried Nancy, not only shows strength in their record but also showcases tactical versatility, employing a dominant strategy that focuses on ball possession and high-pressure play. This is highlighted by players such as Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe, who have made significant contributions to the Crew’s scoring efforts this season.

The stakes are high for both teams: while St. Louis aims to rejuvenate their season, Columbus seeks to build on their undefeated status and further assert their position at the top of the Eastern Conference.

As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, the atmosphere at Energizer Park is expected to be electric, attracting passionate soccer fans eager to witness live action as St. Louis attempts to turn their season around against a formidable opponent.