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St. Louis CITY SC are finding themselves under David Critchley
João Klauss's hat trick highlights what Critchley has accomplished in just three short weeks but the 3-3 draw with the LA Galaxy showed that there is…
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Justin Horneker
A disastrous USMNT window sets a harsh tone
Following the worst first half performance in 40 years, what is the point of the USMNT?
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St. Louis CITY SC frustrated by Portland loss, signs of progress.
St. Louis once again dropped points from winning positions, but there are reasons to be more optimistic than usual. Plus, a look at recent roster…
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What does your NWSL club need in 2025?
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St. Louis CITY SC look to hire Olof Mellberg, and a Mailbag
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St. Louis CITY SC open season to scoreless draw with Colorado Rapids.
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Indiana Vassilev dealt to the Union & What to expect from St. Louis CITY SC
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St. Louis CITY SC found value in the SuperDraft.
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Henry Kessler on MLS and the ever-changing domestic environment | CITY SC Notebook
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Emma Hayes wants to know how they built the Arch.
And other takeaways from a nearly perfect USWNT window.
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St. Louis CITY SC finds new life under David Critchley
The first match of the David Critchley era was a step in the right direction as the club picked up their first win in MLS since March 15th.
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Gotham's Continental Glory, NWSL issues, and the new USWNT stars.
This Friday's newsletter is a 3 parter: Gotham's success, NWSL at a worrying inflection point, and it might be Alyssa Thompson's USWNT now.
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Why St. Louis CITY SC had to move on from Olof Mellberg
St. Louis have fired Olof Mellberg after just 17 matches in charge of the first team. David Critchley takes over.
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Klauss, "Nobody is safe right now."
CITY SC lost 3-2 to MNUFC in their USOC R16 matchup as Anthony Markanich drove a stake through the heart of his former club. What's next?
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Hartel, "hard to find words" after 10th straight winless outing.
St. Louis CITY SC set a new club record Saturday night with 3-0 loss in Minnesota
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The NWSL has to take player safety more seriously.
Plus, previewing the occasion as the Orlando Pride host the KC Current, and are the Wave for real?
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