Afternoon footy on tap as #AllForCITY faces Minnesota United. Here's our look at the tilt, the ref report and a look at some storylines.

Availability reports have dropped for the weekend. #AllForCITY will be without Chris Durkin who is in concussion protocol after being subbed out late against Vancouver.

It's a CITY2 matchday! #AllForCITY2 kicks off the MLS NextPro Playoffs tonight in Portland! It's a late one, a 9 PM CST start, so get your coffee ready and stay up to support the boys! Here's a quick look at how the sides match up coming into this one.

Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sørensen spoke highly about #AllForCITY following a scoreless draw at Energizer Park on Wednesday night.

One of the changes that helped Whitecaps control long stretches was a change in the structure. Here's what Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sørensen said about that change and why things swung in #AllForCITY's favor in the second half.

After the draw with Vancouver, #AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet spoke on the value of a result like this as the team continues to grow with an Open Cup final approaching.

#AllForCITY may have set a new record for unbeaten runs among MLS clubs and clinched a playoff berth but midfielder Alex Mățan told reporters today that won't matter if they don't finish the job in the postseason.

#AllForCITY had their best offensive spell late in the match against Vancouver. Head coach Yoann Damet expanded on how the freedom Carlo Holse and Alex Mățan have within the system contributed to that and on the reason he waiting to make subs as a result of how his side were playing at the time.

#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet was asked about how tight the race for the West is. He doesn't think there is any benefit or detriment to the standings being the way they are at the moment.

#AllForCITY can clinch a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs tonight if they get a result (win or draw) against Vancouver. If, St. Louis fails to do so, there are a few other ways their spot can be clinched.

It was a lot of fun to have all three of us on the show again! We went a little long but had some really good conversation and covered a number of #AllForCITY topics. Last night's show is available now on your favorite platforms.

Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast@redsmokerising.bsky.social · 5d ago

The latest episode is available NOW on all of your favorite platforms! Jake returns from his loan to SIUE to join Tom and Jeremy on a loaded show! Find it and give it a listen ahead of tonight's clash with Vancouver. stlsoccernews.com/red-smoke-ri...

#AllForCITY are the healthier squad for sure; but midweek games are always tough. With the starters from Sunday all going at least 71', the availability report is a benefit but shouldn't mean the levels drop with first place and a playoff clinching opportunity at home tonight

Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast@redsmokerising.bsky.social · 5d ago

We chatted about it on last night's episode, but Vancouver have a number of pieces missing tonight. Müller is their second leading goal contributor and Blackmon is their defensive minutes leader. It doesn't make the result academic, but its an advantage #AllForCITY

#AllForCITY's hat trick hero is your MLS Player of the Matchday!

Galaxy's XI last night was a big surprise to #AllForCITY fans. As it turned out, Greg Vanney decided to prioritize getting points at home with some upcoming fixtures against teams around them in the table. (1/2)

I had a few conversations with folks after the match about Klauss' return including the ovation, the reaction to his goal and the North End signing his chant after the match. I'm firmly in the camp of recognizing former players; especially those who leave the club on good terms. (1/2)

#AllForCITY head coach Yoann Damet was asked about Carlo Holse's performance after the match, he took the time to reflect on how the Danish forward has worked tirelessly to learn the system and is being rewarded for that work now.

As full time is called on MLS action tonight, Vancouver’s draw gives Whitecaps a four point lead in the West. #AllForCITY can close that to a single point with a win Sunday against Galaxy. Setting up a massive tilt with Vancouver, who visit St. Louis midweek.

As we closed out the international break, we also had to name our September Player of the Month. The selection, which included input from you was: Alex Mățan.

I was very concerned about chance creation when Marcel Hartel and Edu Löwen departed the club. During the international break, I pulled the data for MLS matches only. Over the first 20 games, #AllForCITY averaged 3.75 above average xG chances per game. (1/3)

Tom and I got into a discussion about what #AllForCITY's best XI is heading into Sunday, which led me into a separate point about how I think Yoann Damet should be approaching the topic with the fixture congestion taking us to the end of the season.

Really fun edition of @redsmokerising.bsky.social in the books! Tom rocked a segment with Alen and Brian from BOHFS as they reflected on the Open Cup and where they go from here. (1/2)

No pod this week. But we will still have our match preview, notes, XI and predictions post on Wednesday and then be back to normal next week.

Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast@redsmokerising.bsky.social · 3w ago

A programming note for this week. No regular show. But keep an eye on our socials as we will still have our normal match day content on Wednesday as #AllForCITY faces RBNY.

It's the largest availability report we've seen in sometime and thankfully, it's mostly on the RBNY side. #AllForCITY with no surprises, Hiebert and Pompeu continue to recover and Downs is with the USMNT.

How do you build an identity? It starts with a plan. But that plan has to be put into action and then carried forward by the players. (1/2)

Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast@redsmokerising.bsky.social · 4w ago

The identity of #AllForCITY is clear now, but how did we get to this point? Head coach Yoann Damet spoke earlier today about how the players have created the culture based on the plans laid out in January.

#AllForCITY 2 has their opponent for the first round of the MLS NextPro Playoffs. The Boyz in Blue will battle Portland! Here's a look at the match up and what head coach David Critchley said earlier today about facing Timbers 2, his time as CITY's first team coach and the organization as a whole.

Whew! I think that's the longest episode of @redsmokerising.bsky.social ing yet. Covered everything from the Open Cup Final berth, the win over Toronto, where CITY 2 stands heading into the playoffs and touching on the trip to face Red Bull this weekend. Pod out in the morning.

Haven't had a chance to dig into the stats until this morning and they really matched the eye test for me. If you take out that last set piece, #AllForCITY is dominant defensively with an xGA under .60.

Let's talk a little about Toronto. The Reds sit 12th in the East but don't let their record fool you. They have points in four of their last five, including wins over Miami and Nashville. (1/5)

Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast@redsmokerising.bsky.social · 4w ago

It's matchday, St. Loius! A red hot #AllForCITY squad welcomes Josh Sargent's Toronto FC to town tonight. Our XI and predictions will come later but here's a look at the match up, our ref report and a few non-Sargent storylines to keep an eye on.

Great stuff here from Arman. Give him a follow. Based on his calculations, #AllForCITY still has plenty of GAM to work with as the roster retool continues under Corey Wray footyanalyticmusings.substack.com/p/fall-2026-...

More #AllForCITY news as the updated roster profile has dropped from MLS. - Célio has been placed on SEI. - Downs isn’t classified as a U22 - Glover moved into slot 31, which was previously not allocated.