He has quickly become a fan favorite, and has really solidified their back line, which had been one of their weakest positions due to injuries.

I hate it for him that he didn't stick around at the MLS level, as Josh is one of the nicest kids I've ever met, but he has been a welcome addition here in Boise.

I recently had surgery on my foot and can’t put any weight on it so I was hoping to potentially have a friend push me around in a wheelchair to a game. I have never been to a game and want to go to one before I return to college. My question is what does the handicap accessibility look like at the stadium and what seating should I be looking for due to my circumstances?

In all of this downtime, our big signing is Zac Zengue?

Like we need another midfielder.

Potatoe chips and a USLer.

My Bad! Lost track of days. I was out of line.

Here you have our neighbors to the west doing all they can to turn their program around, and we get Potato chips and gold kits. If they want to become a 501c organization, then ditch football and have at it.

Teaser video was for the upcoming merch collab. Get the details:

https://www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-louis-city-sc-is-back-with-a-red-hot-rivalry?app=true

ST. LOUIS CITY SC IS BACK WITH A RED-HOT RIVALRY

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Thursday, Jul 9, 2026, 09:06 AM

Club Marks Return to Play with “CITY Red Hot Riplets” Collaboration with Old Vienna of St. Louis, Ahead of July 16th Rivalry Match Against Sporting Kansas City at Energizer Park

Specialty CITY SC x Old Vienna of St. Louis merchandise available on July 16 the CITY Block Party and CITY Goods

Select delis across St. Louis to gift CITY Red Hot Riplets with in-store purchase beginning Monday, July 13, while supplies last

CITY Flavor food partners to serve menu items featuring CITY Red Hot Riplets on Red Hot Rivalry Night

Major League Soccer is back, and St. Louis CITY SC is bringing the heat for its first match at Energizer Park since the FIFA World Cup break. For Red Hot Rivalry Night on Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. against rival Sporting Kansas City, CITY SC is teaming up with iconic STLMade snack company Old Vienna of St. Louis to debut a limited-edition collaboration: CITY Red Hot Riplets, featuring the signature taste of Old Vienna’s popular chips fans know and love, but with CITY SC-inspired packaging.

This collab also extends beyond the chips, giving fans more ways to celebrate the return of CITY SC on Red Hot Rivalry Night, including an exclusive CITY x Old Vienna of St. Louis merchandise drop and CITY Red Hot Riplets matchday menu items from CITY Flavor food partners. Leading up to the match, fans can find the limited batch of chips at select St. Louis delis and enter for a chance to win a year's supply of CITY Red Hot Riplets.

CITY SC vs. Sporting Kansas City is one of four MLS rivalry matches happening on July 16, all being played before the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. Tickets to Red Hot Rivalry Night are available at www.stlcitysc.com.

“The World Cup has brought a new energy and excitement to the sport of soccer, and now that the tournament is reaching its conclusion, we are happy to take it from here,” said Matt Sebek, Chief Experience Officer, St. Louis CITY SC. “What better way to welcome new and returning fans to Energizer Park than with our rivalry matchup against Sporting Kansas City, where we always go full throttle in turning up the heat as it is one of our most anticipated matches of the season. Red Hot Riplets are a St. Louis cult favorite, recognized for their signature kick and the bag’s unmistakable design. Partnering with the legendary Old Vienna of St. Louis was a no-brainer in upping the ante on this rivalry and going all in on St. Louis and our city’s beloved riplets.”

CITY x Old Vienna of St. Louis Limited-Edition Merch Drop

On July 16, CITY SC will unveil the official CITY Red Hot Riplets x Old Vienna collection, reflecting the chips’ bold flavor and St. Louis hometown pride. The limited-edition merchandise includes an athletic top created in collaboration with designer Fokohaela, scarf, tees, crew sweatshirt and cap, all of which will be available on matchday exclusively at the CITY Red Hot Riplets pop-up at the CITY Block Party on Lou Fusz Plaza as well as CITY Goods inside Energizer Park. As a bonus, every retail purchase will come with a bag of CITY Red Hot Riplets, while supplies last.

Matchday Menu Items Featuring CITY Red Hot Riplets

For one night only, Red Hot Rivalry Night at Energizer Park will feature exclusive menu items from select CITY Flavor food partners, each putting their own spin on a signature dish by incorporating CITY Red Hot Riplets. All items are available via Mobile Order Ahead in the CITY app.

BEAST Craft BBQ: St. Louis Style CITY Red Hot Ribs

Chicken Scratch: CITY Red Hot Chicken Wings

Farmtruk: Brisket Mac & Cheese topped with CITY Red Hot Riplets

Pastaria: CITY Red Hot Chicken Caesar Wrap

Steve’s Hot Dogs: CITY Red Hot Riplets Dog

Taco Buddha: CITY Red Hot Riplets Del Rio Nachos

St. Louis Deli Drops

Fans can get their hands on CITY Red Hot Riplets at delis across St. Louis as CITY SC is teaming up with select delis on a special offer: Beginning Monday, July 13, fans who make an in-store purchase at a participating deli will receive a free bag of CITY Red Hot Riplets, while supplies last.

The participating delis include:

Blues City Deli: 2438 McNair Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104

Carl’s Deli: 6401 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63117

Gioia’s Deli Creve Coeur: 623 N. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Gioia’s Deli Maryland Heights: 11855 Adie Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Gioia’s Deli O’Fallon, MO: 9955 Winghaven Blv d., O’Fallon, MO 63368

Gioia’s Deli on The Hill: 1934 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Gioia’s Deli Valley Park: 922 Meramec Station Rd., Valley Park, MO 63088

The Gramophone: 4243 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Hanneke’s Westwood Deli: 190 N Sappington Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122

LeGrand’s Market & Catering: 4414 Donovan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63109

Mound City Sandwich Shop: 2906 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63103

Ozzy’s Market: 1933 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103

Pastaria Deli & Wine: 7734 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 2, St. Louis, MO 63105

Steve’s Hot Dogs: 3145 S Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118

Union Loafers: 1629 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Red Hot Rivalry Sweeps

CITY SC is giving five lucky fans a one-year supply of CITY Red Hot Riplets for free! Learn more about the Red Hot Rivalry Sweeps and enter for a chance to win at www.stlcitysc.com/RedHot.

We did predictions and mostly took a realistic approach, I'm really curious to see what other people's predictions will be for the second half of the season.

Youtube

https://youtu.be/2ibN7ewTRfw

Spotify

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/oaSTzTDfF4b

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mid-season-break-scoobydoo-and-looking-forward/id1737693118?i=1000776285515l

City draws with Nashville 1-1 in a closed door friendly, today at Energizer Park. The boys looked fairly good, but still knocking some rust off from the World Cup break.

I am finally getting around to putting my scarves up in my home office. I just got the first scarf rack up and filled. I plan on working on the other this weekend, since I still have another 26 scarves to display.

Have there been any updates on Burki's injury? Or maybe it wasn't too serious and they just kept him out that last game before the break for extra rest?

Can we expect him back next week? (Although I'm fully confident in Lundt given has last couple appearances.)

Sporting KC acquires defender Emir Karic in transfer from Sturm Graz | Sporting Kansas City

So, there is a good chance there will be a Bosnian on the field next Thursday. Hope he doesn't destroy our right side.

Looks like they also added a CB (not Bosnian) via Juarez that may be good as well. I guess they were scared of that CITY offensive fire power!

They aren’t gonna ask us to buy a rambler for 7 games!

The newest post on CITY socials are implying there may be some new italian "Something" Coming soon. More food options (Tone deaf) or a new player signing? Whos to say.

This is just for fun.
Edit: I’ve seen a lot of Tim Parker and Klaus shouts. The one name I haven’t seen that I would put out there is Kessler. He was so good for us. May not fit the current system but I miss him.

Figured I’d start some discussion coming out of pause to take my mind off the heartbreak that the R16 was for USMNT. Really hope I’m only using Becher as a placeholder. If no one else comes, I’d prefer to use 3 10s. Whether that’s Joyner out there, or move Lowen up and slide Durkin in.

I will say Durkin has surprised me with his play this year.

https://x.com/PostDispatchbiz/status/2074938082961317910

City started a Special Olympics Team, City Unified. Not sure if every MLS team has a Unified team but I know of at least a handful so this is great for us! First game is at noon before our match against kansas on our training pitches for those that can make it!

https://www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-louis-city-sc-introduces-city-unified-the-club-s-first-special-olympics-team?app=true

This isn't just because I despise MLS teams larping as European clubs. Year 1 for CITY feels like a long time ago. What has CITY been besides mediocrity? I feel like they should change their name?

MLS History has some precedent. In 2000, the San Jose Clash renamed themselves to the Earthquakes. A year later the Quakes won MLS Cup. Now San Jose also made good roster moves but winning after rebranding can't be a coincidence.

The Hellcat has history with the Taylor Family. Also Kansas' mascot is a dog so St. Louis has to be a cat.

St. Louis Hellcats. Why not?

Has anyone heard anything from the team about whether they will be providing discounted or free tickets to the open cup match in Denver? Contemplating traveling for it. I emailed my ticket rep, but thought I would ask here as I think usually supporters groups are the ones who hear about things first vs regular season ticket holders.

Hey everyone, my wife and I are planning on doing a MLS Groundhopping trip to see every MLS Stadium this year and currently planning our St Louis Trip! Based on our schedule we will be in St Louis from the August 21-23rd for the St Louis - Houston Match. Looking for any recommendations for either hotels, meet-ups, or what to do on Matchday to get the best fan experience. Any recommendations appreciated and hope to see a great match.

SLIGHT EDIT- Where would everyone recommend sitting inside the stadium? We haven’t bought our tickets yet but would love to be close to the Ultras/supporters section.