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Red, white and blue fan seats circle the pitch at CITYPARK, home of St. Louis City SC, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Downtown West.

Sports

Photos: CityPark preps to welcome St. Louis City 2 fans for inaugural match against Leverkusen

Brian Munoz

St. Louis City SC’s stadium in Downtown West features 22,500 seats, along with local eats and high-tech additions.

Team CEO Carolyn Kindle Betz, displays the name of the soccer team — St. Louis City SC — their colors and crest during a virtual press conference at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis on Thursday.

Sports

St. Louis City SC CEO Explains Reasoning Behind ‘City,’ Details What’s Next

Alex Heuer

St. Louis City SC is the official name of St. Louis’ Major League Soccer team. The crest features the Gateway Arch and wavy lines that signify the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. The colors — red and navy blue — were inspired by St. Louis’ flag. On Friday’s "St. Louis on the Air," club CEO Carolyn Kindle Betz joined host Sarah Fenske to talk about why "city" was chosen and to explain what’s next.

Team CEO Carolyn Kindle Betz announces the new name of the soccer team, their colors and crest during a virtual press conference at Harris Stowe State University in St. Louis on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The name of the team scheduled to play in 2023 is the St. Louis City SC with the colors being red and navy blue.

Economy & Business

St. Louis City SC Is The Official Name Of The Region's First Major League Soccer Team

Corinne Ruff

The local Major League Soccer team will begin play in 2023, sporting red, blue, white and yellow colors.

A rendering of the Major League Soccer stadium, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2022.

Government, Politics & Issues

Before Passing Soccer Financing, Aldermen Pause To Remember Late Colleague

Rachel Lippmann

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen approved financing for the Major League Soccer stadium redevelopment plan on Friday. The plan received overwhelming…

Economy & Business

Major League Soccer Ownership Group Closes In On Public Incentives

Corinne Ruff

The Major League Soccer ownership group is one step closer to securing the public financial aid it's seeking to construct a stadium in downtown St.…

Robert and Chris Schnieders, from Creve Coeur, attended an open house Dec. 19 to learn more about the stadium construction project.

Economy & Business

Five I-64 Ramps In St. Louis Shut Down For Construction; I-255 Near Caseyville Also Closes

Kae M. Petrin

Updated Feb. 3 with closure announcementFive Interstate 64 ramps closed permanently Monday near downtown St. Louis. The ramps will be replaced by new…

This is a mock-up of what the new riverfront stadium with a professional soccer team.

Economy & Business

MLS Project Didn’t Get Missouri’s Approval For Tax Credits In 2019, But What About 2020?

Lara Hamdan

Last month, news emerged about a potential holdup in plans for construction of a Major League Soccer stadium in downtown St. Louis. St. Louis city, the…

Designs by Snow Kreilich Architects and HOK show a open-air soccer stadium with a translucent canopy to protect spectators from weather and a field that sits 40 feet below street level.

Economy & Business

Pro Soccer, Hockey, Baseball All Within A Mile? What It Means For Downtown St. Louis

Wayne Pratt

While fans are excited about the arrival of Major League Soccer in St. Louis, the new stadium could be the beginning of a more vibrant…

From left, Bill McDermott, Christine Ingrassia and Stu Hultgren joined Wednesday's program.

Arts

Soccer Enthusiasts, 6th Ward Alderwoman Discuss What’s Next As St. Louis Nets An MLS Team

Evie Hemphill

On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Sarah Fenske delved into the latest news surrounding plans for a Major League Soccer team in St. Louis.Joining…