DENVER, CO (June 2, 2024) - St Louis CITY2 extended its win streak with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids 2 with goals from Wan Kuzain, John Klein, and Mykhi Joyner. St Louis opened the scoring in the first half with a fantastic strike from Kuzain who scored his third goal of the season. The Rapids tied the match with a goal from Antony García in the 28th minute and then scored to make it 2-1 with a penalty kick from Facundo Núñez right before halftime. John Klein equalized in the 56th minute, recording his third goal of the season. Mykhi Joyner scored the game winning goal by converting a penalty kick in the 83rd minute.
Postgame Notes
- St Louis climbs into 2nd place in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference Standings
- St Louis is tied for the most road wins (4) in MLS NEXT Pro this season
- Wan Kuzain scored his third goal of the season
- John Klein scored his third goal of the season; his first goal since March 31st vs SKC II
- Jay Reid earned his third assist of the season
- Mykhi Joyner scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season
- With his goal, Joyner has tallied four game winning goals this season
- Christian Olivares earned his fourth win of the season
- St Louis CITY2 held the Rapids to just two shots on goal
Goal-Scoring Plays
STL: Wan Kuzain, 12th minute – Wan Kuzain scored with a left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner following a corner.
COL: Antony García, 28th minute – Antony García scored with a right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
COL: Facundo Núñez, 45+2’ – Facundo Núñez converted a penalty kick with a right footed shot.
STL: John Klein (Jay Reid), 56th minute – John Klein scored with a right footed shot from outside the box following a set piece.
STL: Mykhi Joyner (penalty), 83rd minute – Mykhi Joyner converted a penalty kick with a left footed shot.
Scoring Summary
STL: Wan Kuzain, 12’
COL: Antony García, 28’
COL: Facundo Núñez (penalty), 45+2’
STL: John Klein, 56’
STL: Mykhi Joyner (penalty), 83’
Misconduct Summary
STL: Oscar Benitez (caution), 22’
COL: Joshua Belluz (caution), 81’
Lineups
COL: GK Ethan Bandré; D Steve Flores, D Joshua Belluz, D Nate Jones, D Miguel Alvarado (Rogelio Garcia 85’); M Noah Strellnauer (Patrick Dormoh 84’), M Daouda Amadou, M Marlon Vargas © (Daniel Garcia 72’), M Antony García (Ricardo Peña 65’), M Facundo Núñez; F Alec Díaz (Colton Swan 75’)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Kendall Starks, D Logan Batiste, M Robinson Aguerre Ortega
TOTAL SHOTS: 4; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; FOULS: 18; OFFSIDES: 6; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 5
STL: GK Christian Olivares; D Tyson Pearce, D Michael Wentzel ©, D Oscar Benitez (Eric Kizner 74’), D Jay Reid; M Cam Cilley (Nolan Mcguire 62’), M Seth Antwi, M Wan Kuzain (Ryan Becher 74’), M Mykhi Joyner (Dida Armstrong 87’); F John Klein, F Brendan McSorley (Gabriel Mikina 87’).
Substitutes Not Used: GK Nick Bishop, M Larsen Hackworth, M Carson Locker
TOTAL SHOTS: 14; SHOTS ON GOAL: 8; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 0
Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva
Assistant Referees: Melissa Beck, William Aten
Fourth Official: Owen Taylor
Venue: University of Denver Soccer Stadium
Weather: Cloudy, 74 degrees
