March 15, 2025 – Energizer Park, St. Louis, MO
Final Score: St. Louis CITY SC 1, Seattle Sounders FC 0
Scoring Summary:
- St. Louis CITY SC:
- 15th Minute: Eduard Löwen converted a direct free kick from 25 yards, curling the ball over the wall into the bottom left corner.
Match Highlights:
- St. Louis CITY SC:
- Eduard Löwen: Scored the decisive goal from a free kick in the 15th minute.
- Ben Lundt: Stepped in as goalkeeper, securing his first MLS clean sheet with one save.
- Seattle Sounders FC:
- Stefan Frei: Made four saves to keep Seattle in contention.
Match Statistics:
- Total Shots: St. Louis CITY SC 14, Seattle Sounders FC 12
- Shots on Goal: St. Louis CITY SC 6, Seattle Sounders FC 1
- Fouls: Both teams committed 11 fouls each.
- Offside: Both teams were caught offside twice.
- Corner Kicks: St. Louis CITY SC 4, Seattle Sounders FC 7
Key Moments:
- 15th Minute: Seattle’s Jackson Ragen received a yellow card for a handball, leading to the free kick that resulted in Löwen’s goal.
Team Lineups:
- St. Louis CITY SC:
- Starting XI: Ben Lundt; Jannes Horn, Kyle Hiebert, Henry Kessler, Tomas Totland; Akil Watts, Eduard Löwen, Chris Durkin; Conrad Wallem, Marcel Hartel, Cedric Teuchert.
- Substitutes Used: Joshua Yaro, Tomas Ostrak, Joakim Nilsson, Alfredo Morales, Simon Becher.
- Seattle Sounders FC:
- Starting XI: Stefan Frei; Jackson Ragen, Jonathan Bell, Nouhou; Alex Roldan, Obed Vargas, Cristian Roldan, Paul Rothrock, Georgi Minoungou, Albert Rusnák; Jesús Ferreira.
- Substitutes Used: Danny Musovski, Danny Leyva, Kalani Kossa-Reinzi.
Post-Match Remarks:
- Olof Mellberg (St. Louis CITY SC Head Coach): “Our defensive solidity has been remarkable, and Löwen’s free-kick prowess added the necessary edge tonight.”
- Brian Schmetzer (Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach): “We faced challenges breaking through their defense. We’ll analyze and improve for the upcoming fixtures.”
Season Records:
- St. Louis CITY SC: 2 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses
- Seattle Sounders FC: 1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses
Upcoming Fixtures:
- St. Louis CITY SC: Will face Philadelphia Union next, led by former St. Louis coach Bradley Carnell.
- Seattle Sounders FC: Set to play against LA Galaxy in their next match.
Featured Photos for the News Report:
- Löwen’s Free Kick Goal: Eduard Löwen executing the free kick that resulted in the match’s only goal.
- Defensive Stand: St. Louis CITY SC defenders blocking a Seattle attack, showcasing their defensive resilience.
- Goalkeeper’s Debut Clean Sheet: Ben Lundt making a crucial save, highlighting his first MLS clean sheet.
- Midfield Battle: Players from both teams contesting possession in the midfield, illustrating the match’s intensity.
- Coaches’ Interaction: Post-match handshake between coaches Olof Mellberg and Brian Schmetzer, reflecting sportsmanship.
These images capture the pivotal moments and emotions of the match, providing readers with a visual narrative of the game’s key events.
