Tossing Mățan as depth behind Hartel for now. Being right footed, he could easily be on the right side with Sangbin as rotation player. Also likely depends on where Damet sees Löwen being the best fit too. But it’s a move that was needed. Maybe not top of the list for #AllForCITY, but close.

#AllForCITY is reportedly signing Romanian midfielder Alex Alex Mățan. The former Columbus Crew player is described as versatile, quick, and gritty by fans. He most recently played in Greece and would be available without a transfer fee. Here his data from 2024 via @americansocceranalysis.com

Does #AllForCITY have something cooking? Taylor Twellman certainly seems to believe so.

We talked about it on @redsmokerising.bsky.social SKC had been heavily outscored in the first 30’ heading into last night. It was a game that #AllForCITY absolutely had to take advantage of from that perspective and they did.

It was quietly one of Simon Becher’s best games of the season IMO. His hold up play added a lot of value to possession in the middle areas. He was graded as a 99 in receiving and a 95 in linking by Futi last night. #AllForCITY

Oh nothing too big @stljakeh.com; just joining you on the return of @redsmokerising.bsky.social !

We're days away from the first meeting of the season between #AllForCITY and SKC. Here's a quick look at how the teams stack up.

Olise was so good today for #France . Lots of value added through his possession in the middle and right channel. A strong start to his World Cup to follow up on his fantastic season at Bayern

The other thing I found especially interesting was watching the part of MLS center backs for #NewZealand . As the rest of the group shakes out, it may become part of the conversation about the quality of MLS players.

Just one win in 15, winless in their last five. Philly is retooling in a big way but underperforming by almost 14 points has cost Carnell his job.

September is shaping up to be a very busy month for #AllForCITY with six total matches. Four will include travel, including trips to both coasts. Corey Wray and the front office have to nail the summer window to add the quality depth needed to rotate and remain competitive in all comps

For all the conversation about his salary, as of late Bürki has been playing very well. Four consecutive performances with positive PSxG numbers. Per @hornekerjustin.bsky.social, he has been the 3rd best shot stopper in MLS since 4/29.

Scan the code. Support the Cup. Come to the Park.

Is there a target, points wise, for #AllForCITY before the World Cup break? I asked head coach Yoann Damet that question today..

Simon Becher credited with the assist on the Sangbin goal, but looking at the xT pass origin map from per90, #AllForCITY's own box is where they generated the most xT from. Not ideal..

I know it’s very limited. But for all the hype about Mbacke being a ball moving CB, Orzoco has been better.

With four games to go before the break, I think this is the #AllForCITY XI I want to see in as many as possible.

Feels like a good time to recall the previous comments from Wray as it pertains to short and long term parts of the project for #AllForCITY.

Bürki strong in goal so far. Distribution has left plenty to be desired, but he's kept #AllForCITY in this through 45'

Löwen impactful in the first 45' despite no breakthrough. Second only to Hartel in shot creating sequences. #AllForCITY

Didn't realize it wasnt cross posting last night. But I was 100% blaming multiple players in the moment.

#AllForCITY is drawn to play at home against Houston Dynamo in the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open Cup. Dynamo have claimed the Cup twice while it is the first ever quarterfinal appearance for St. Louis. The fixture will take place on either May 19th or 20th.

#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet has talked alot this season about results not matching the performances; so I asked him how it feels tonight after Chicago controlled the first 70' but CITY took the result.

Given how consistent Damet has been, this isn't likely but it's an XI that I wouldn't hate seeing tonight when #AllForCITY faces Chicago.

I asked #AllForCITY midfielder Marcel Hartel about the stat below. Here's what he had to say about how the team has started play in the 2nd half of matches this season.

Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer credited the work done by his coaching staff for changing the game against #AllForCITY

#AllForCITY made changes to their travel routine for away matches in hopes of finding better recovery. This has meant not traveling back to St. Louis until the day after matches. Head coach Yoann Damet says it's been a beneficial change thus far.

Do we need to pump the brakes on the idea that Fallou Fall and Tomáš Ostrák will feature in the U.S. Open Cup because they are now ready to reintegrate following time with City 2? Based on what #AllForCITY manager Yoann Damet said this afternoon; maybe...

The name that was first linked to #AllForCITY in February is now officially a part of the staff. Romain has been announced as the new lead analyst for the first team.

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