Will Bratton (stlcityscviews)

@dezey17 This week, I don’t know. But prior to now, he’s been with the team at times during preseason and, if I recall correctly, a couple regular season training sessions.

@willbrattonstl Has he been at training at all?

Teuchert, Ostrák, Pearce out… but Löwen is not listed unavailable. Totland, who played 45’ last weekend with City2, seemingly fully fit for tomorrow’s match. The #AllForCITY match day squad and starting XI are one heck of a point of interest.

@Ga92170013Scott I believe early next week, but not 100% certain on that

@willbrattonstl When does Joyner leave for camp?

If Totland is fully fit, do you start him over Wallem? What about a Joyner start with Teuchert banged up? Does Córdova earn the nod over Becher? Is Fallou ready for 90 min? If so, is Polvara, Orozco, or Mbacke at RCB? This is the first time the #AllForCITY XI is a big tossup.

@jackSTLCSC31 @j_clem That’s okay! Just wear CITY Red — there will be a special tribute in the 10th minute for everyone to contribute to.

@j_clem @willbrattonstl What if we don’t have gray 😬

Saw this on Facebook and think this is a great idea. I believe it was shared by @willbrattonstl. #AllForCITY #AllForEdu

🩶🩶 #AllForEDU, #AllForCITY

@STLSoccerNews Again, a 0.02xG chance with only 0.22xGOT this time DP goalkeeper should have that one all day

We broke down LAFC's first goal yesterday - here's a look at the second goal on Saturday night. After the initial clearance header from Edelman went right to Mathieu Choinière, he took a strong second touch to set up a run towards a shot - right as Dante Polvara turned his head to check his defensive positioning and Edelman had taken a step wide to cover off the always dangerous Bouanga. This created too much space, and by the time both CITY defenders realized Choinière's intention, they were too late in closing down on the shot. Full credit to the Canadian midfielder, however, who placed a perfectly hit ball beyond the outstretched Bürki for his second goal. Tired legs and a momentary lapse of positional awareness from CITY led to the finisher from LAFC.

@ChatCityTactics agree — both goals could’ve been saved. you should expect your DP goalkeeper to get at least one of those if not maybe even both

If you’re gonna have the highest-paid GK (and a DP) in MLS, this has to be much better. He generates no push and no power (his left foot lands exactly in the same spot where he started the “dive”). Sure, you can argue he may/should expect a block, but you know what they say about assuming. These moments are the concern with an old GK, and it put a game very much still up for grabs out of reach.

Timo steps to the ball and forces a distance, low % shot here. Statistically backed — was a 0.03xG chance. He forced the best case scenario given the brutal turnover. I hate to say it, but I’d like for my DP goalkeeper to save that. Yes, it was a good strike (0.39xGOT) but on the surface from 22 yards out.

Let's examine last night's first goal from LAFC, by Mathieu Choinière off the Edelman turnover. When Edelman receives the pass from Durkin, Durkin begins to move as if he's expecting an immediate return pass back on a give-and-go, but Edelman takes an extra touch. This caused Durkin to slow up on his run, and the 20+ ft passing lane between LAFC's Boudri and Segura was closed off by those 2 rotating - Segura to Edelman, Boudri to cover off Durkin. This created a much more difficult pass, which Edelman put entirely the wrong pace on and caused the turnover. As Choinière dribbled towards the goal, Timo made the decision to step forward to contest, however, instead of a strong move to force either a pass or shot or attempt a block, he drifted sideways. This offered no resistance to Choinière, who placed a nice shot back behind him for the match winner. Once again CITY is burned by multiple mistakes on a play and with their lack of goal scoring giving themselves no margin for error at all, it was the difference between a possible point on the road and nothing.

I don’t understand what has happened to Conrad Wallem

Second half sees Córdova enter for Teuchert. Hope he’s okay. Becher drops under. #AllForCITY Bürki Orozco-Baumgartl-Polvara Wallem-Durkin-Edelman-Santos Becher-Hartel Córdova

@HellbenderSTL well, we ARE playing lafc

Now LAFC player throws ball away from STL during an STL restart, right in front of referee, and he does nothing. It should be a booking. This ref is paid off.

St. Louis CITY SC have gone punch for punch with the best in the West. HALFTIME | LAFC 0 - 0 STL Notes: - STL grew into the match big time. Could easily have a few goals, and did have one that got waved off for no reason. - Teuchert so calm on the ball - Durkin-Edelman continuing to show improvement every match; so far they’ve only had a few moments that left them vulnerable, and Durkin has been fantastic on both sides of the ball. - Back line has been solid. Bürki hasn’t been tested outside of a shot that rang off the post as a result of the turf monster getting Baumgartl; #AllForCITY have had 4 players slip and fall through 45 min. - Wallem and Santos creating opportunities on the wings, but again I preach: drive to the endline more (especially Wallem)

Just now saw this photo came from @cityrefs’s friend

#AllForCITY #LAFC 🥹

are you actually serious??? there is absolutely no world where that’s no-goal. #AllForCITY Durkin also got called for a foul in the 4th minute that was, if anything, a foul on LAFC. First time I’ve said a word about officiating in an STL match in 2026

Lot of consistency from Yoann Damet through 4 #AllForCITY Starting XIs. Burki Orozco-Baumgartl-Polvara Wallem-Durkin-Edelman-Santos Teuchert-Hartel Becher Can this group be the one that secures the first win for CITY in one of the hardest matchups of the season? LAFC do have some injuries and roster congestion to deal with.

9:30pm CST matches may make you wait all match day, but at least we get to enjoy Dax getting cut off on #MLS360 "WE'VE GOTTA GO!" Peak entertainment

Fallou Fall is not ready for #AllForCITY this weekend, but judging by Damet's comments I think he will be available off the bench next weekend. Mbacke is available, still working up his fitness and expectations. Work in progress. Via @MattBakerSTL's question in the presser.

In their Wednesday CCC matchup, Klauss and the @LAGalaxy wore black armbands in honor of Ilona Löwen, Edu’s wife who passed away from cancer this week. Klauss explained the importance in postgame comments. An absolute class act by a class friend who was there through so much. #AllForCITY #AllForEdu h/t @GalaxyPodcast for the comments