St. Louis CITY SC made history with their win against San Jose Earthquakes, becoming the first MLS expansion club to start the season with a perfect 4-0-0 record. CITY SC recorded a 3-0 win on the night, with goals coming from forwards Niko Gioacchini, João Klauss and midfielder Tomáš Ostrák. St. Louis CITY SC currently sits atop the Supporters’ Shield standings with 12 points.
Four Straight Wins
After the win against Portland Timbers, CITY SC joined the 2009 Seattle Sounders as the only other expansion club to win each of their first three MLS games. Following tonight’s victory CITY SC became the first expansion team in history to win four straight games at the start of the season.
Roman Bürki Earns First Clean Sheet
CITY SC goalkeeper and captain Roman Bürki recorded his and the club’s first MLS shutout. Bürki made two saves in route to CITY SC’s historic win.
Niko Gioacchini Scores His First CITY Goal
Gioacchini has featured in all four of St. Louis CITY SC MLS matches so far. In his first appearance against Austin FC, Gioacchini provided the game-winning assist to Klauss to secure a crucial three points to start the season. Gioacchini found the back of the net for CITY SC in the 34th minute to open the scoring for the home side.
Klauss Scores Again
St. Louis CITY SC’s Designated Player João Klauss has found the back of the net for the third time in four games this season. Klauss currently leads the team in scoring and has a goal contribution in all four of CITY SC’s games this season.
Additional Notes
- After coming off the bench last match, Lucas Bartlett started his first MLS game tonight.
- Aziel Jackson made his first appearance for CITY SC
- With the win, St. Louis CITY SC is the only team left in the league with a perfect record, 4-0-0.
- CITY SC goalkeeper and captain Roman Bürki recorded his and the club’s first MLS shutout in history.
- Forward Klauss has scored or assisted in all four of CITY SC’s matches
- Following tonight’s victory CITY SC became the first expansion team in history to win four straight games at the start of the season.
- CITY SC has scored 11 goals in the league which is tied for first with Atlanta United and is second in the league with a goal differential of seven.
- \With their goals tonight, Niko Gioacchini and Tomáš Ostrák became CITY SC’s sixth and seventh goal scorer this season.
Goal-Scoring Plays
STL – Niko Gioacchini, 34 minute: Nicholas Gioacchini right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner.
STL – João Klauss, 45’+3 minute: João Klauss right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner.
STL – Tomáš Ostrák, 68 minute: Tomás Ostrák left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
Next Game
St. Louis CITY SC are back in action next Saturday against Real Salt Lake at America First Field.
St. Louis CITY SC (4-0-0, 12 pts) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (2-2-0, 6 pts)
Mar. 18, 2023 – CITYPARK (St. Louis, Missouri)
Goals by Half
First: STL (2) SJ (0)
Second: STL (1) SJ (0)
Scoring Summary:
STL: Gioacchini, 34
STL: Klauss, 45‘+3‘
STL: Ostrák, 68
Misconduct Summary:
SJ: Rodrigues (caution), 13
SJ: Miguel Trauco (caution), 40
SJ: Benji Kikanovic (caution), 46
SJ: Cade Cowell (caution), 64
SJ: Michael Baldisimo (caution), 66
STL: Eduard Löwen (caution), 90’+1’
Lineups:
STL: GK Roman Bürki ©; D Jake Nerwinski, D John Nelson, D Kyle Hiebert, D Lucas Bartlett; M Jared Stroud (Miguel Perez 65’), M Eduard Löwen, M Indiana Vassilev (Aziel Jackson 86’); M Rasmus Alm (Tomáš Ostrák 57’); F João Klauss (Sam Adeniran 65’); F Nicholas Gioacchini (Célio Pompeu 86’)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Ben Lundt; D Josh Yaro; D Selmir Pidro; D Akil Watts
TOTAL SHOTS: 20; SHOTS ON GOAL: 8; FOULS: 16; OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 2
SJ: GK JT Marcinkowski; D Jonathan Mensah; D Miguel Trauco (Benji Kikanovic 46’); D Rodrigues; D Caros Akapo; M Carlos Gruezo (Michael Baldisimo 29’); M Jackson Yueill ©; M Tommy Thompson (Paul Marie 46’); F Cristian Espinoza; F Jeremy Ebobisse; F Cade Cowell (Ousseni Bouda 83’)
Substitutes Not Used: D Tanner Beason; M Jack Skahan; D Oskar Agren; D Daniel Munie; GK Emmanuel Ochoa
TOTAL SHOTS: 13; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; FOULS: 8; OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 5; SAVES: 5
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
Assistant Referees: Cory Richardson, Walt Heatherly
Fourth Official: Allen Chapman
VAR: Edvin Jurisevic
AVAR: Tyler Wyrostek
Venue: CITYPARK
Weather: Clear, 27 degrees
Venue: CITYPARK
