Nothing surprising or alarming on the availablity report for #AllForCITY. The questionable players may mean less depth agaisnt Vancouver but most St. Louis fans will be more concerned with if and/or how much Rafael Navarro makes his debut.

Some insight from the Southampton side of the Damion Downs loan to #AllForCITY. Thanks to our pal, @EdgarNAGs.bsky.social for sharing the insight from his connections. Be sure to give him a follow and check out his pod, News Across The Galaxy.

#AllForCITY travels to Vancouver to face the Western Conference leading Whitecaps this weekend. Head coach Yoann Damet is excited about what could be viewed as a measuring stick game for the club.

The additions in the window address a few areas that were lacking proven depth. As #AllForCITY enters a busy month of September, head coach Yoann Damet told reporters the depth is a boost to the roster but doesn't mean expectations are any higher than they were before.

How will Yoann Damet approach the XI when it comes to starting new signings when players in those positions are in form? The #AllForCITY head coach spoke to that question and a "team first" mentality on Thursday.

#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet spoke about the task both he and his staff have when it comes to bringing the best out of each player and then related it to the acquisition of Damion Downs, who signed on loan through the 2027 sprint season.

Head coach Yoann Damet did speak specifically about the addition of Rafael Navarro to the #AllForCITY roster and what makes him a fit; along with the other players brought in during the secondary transfer window.

#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet spoke to the media on Thursday. He was asked about what the additions of Rafael Navarro and Damion Downs bring to the squad ahead of a busy month in September.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray refused to take all the credit for the moves this window; referring to his staff and decision makers within the club several times during today's press conference. He also discussed his own performance thus far.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray also spoke to media about what he was looking for with the addition of Damion Downs earlier today.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray discussed the way risk is mitigated when considering the now record breaking signing of Rafael Navarro.

How did the departure of Marcel Hartel factor into the timeline of bringing in Rafael Navarro? #AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray answered that question this afternoon.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray told reporters today that nothing has changed with the way CITY does business to spur the $18M+ spend this window.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director had this message for the fans during today's press conference.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director speaking to why St. Louis had been targeting Rafael Navarro since January.

#AllForCITY introduced Rafael Navarro to the media this afternoon. Sporting Director Corey Wray said Navarro “is the statement” when asked about an opening statement at the presser.

A busy secondary transfer window has closed. #AllForCITY spent more than $18M to rebuild the attack after the exits of Edu Löwen and Marcel Hartel. How do you grade the window?

Transfermarkt credits #AllForCITY's other big deadline deal with 54 goals over 118 appearances with all clubs in all competitions in his career. Damion Downs had a breakout season with FC Köln in 2025 and has since played for Southampton and Hamburger SV.

#AllForCITY's new number 9 is a proven goal scorer in MLS. He's credited with 53 goal contributions in 99 appearances with Colorado Rapids. He joined Colorado during the 2023 MLS season on loan from Palmeiras before making the move permanent in 2024. (1/2)

Earlier this week we discussed the now official signing of Rafael Navarro from Colorado Rapids. Jeremy spoke to Matt Pollard from @burgundywave.bsky.social about the record breaking cashfer target. Here's what he shared with us about the player St. Louis is getting.

The addition of Rafael Navarro sets a new club record for #AllForCITY. President and General Manager Diego Gigliani spoke to that in the release.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray on the signing of Rafael Navarro. He joins as a DP on a four year deal through 2029-2030 with an option for an addition year.

#AllForCITY has acquired 26-year-old Brazilian striker Rafael Navarro from the Colorado Rapids in a Cash for Player Trade for a club-record $12 million fee, plus an additional $250,000 in conditional compensation.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray on the addition of Damion Downs. The agreement also includes St. Louis acquiring Down’s Discovery Priority from Charlotte FC in exchange for $350,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money.

Damion Downs is #AllForCITY. St. Louis has acquired 22-year-old U.S. Men’s National Team forward Damion Downs on loan from English second division side Southampton FC through the 2027 Sprint season. The agreement includes a purchase option at the end of the loan.

#AllForCITY Sporting Director Corey Wray on the addition of Charles-Emile Brunet. He was drafted by Nashville in the third round of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, Brunet has made seven appearances across all competitions this season.

#AllForCITY has acquired 22-year-old midfielder Charles-Emile Brunet on loan from Nashville SC through the end of the 2026 season in exchange for $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM), with CITY SC holding a permanent trade option at the conclusion of the loan.

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