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The official podcast of St. Louis CITY SC, MLS's 29th club. The CITY Voice will give fans an exclusive inside look at how the club is being built from the ground up, from the perspective of the players, coaches, ownership, and front office members who are building it.
From STL to the USMNT, get to know our new Academy U16 Head Coach Mike Sorber on this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
⚽️ His Dellwood roots
🇺🇸 His 1994 World Cup experience
🌍 His soccer journey
🧠 His coaching philosophies
🗣️ His message to CITY fans
“We’ve not had the results I expected, but every week these guys come back excited to keep learning, developing and growing.
”Get to know Interim Head Coach David Critchley in this episode of TheCITY Voice 🎙️
“There was a match between STL CITY Academy and SLSG at Soccer Park… and I told myself if you want to make the next step then you need to perform tonight.”
Get to know CITY Homegrown Midfielder Mykhi Joyner in this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
On June 29, 1950, five unlikely heroes from St. Louis took on the best team in the world and rewrote the rules of soccer. Forever. Learn more about US Soccer’s epic win over England in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and how the city of St. Louis played a pivotal role in that victory in this special episode of The CITY Voice with soccer historian Dave Lange 🎙️
For more on STL soccer history, visit soccermadeinstlouis.com.
“You’ve got to do things that make you feel uncomfortable in order to grow.”
Get to know #AllForCITY Director of Mental Performance Dr. Greg Young, CMPC, in this special Mental Health Awareness Month episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
🏴 His Newcastle roots.
⚽️ His path to sport psychology.
💪 His work at IMG Academy.
🧠 His approach to mental performance.
🗣️ His message to STL fans.
**“We are looking for players that can eventually make it into the stadium.”
Get an update on all things CITY Academy from Academy Director Dale Schilly in this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️**
“Every St. Louisan who steps on a soccer field knows that they have to prove they’re from St. Louis because of what the history is here.”
Hear from STL legends Ty Keough, Taylor Twellman and Jim Kavanaugh in this special edition of The CITY Voice 🎙️
**“Fans, you’re the lifeblood of this organization. We hope you continue showing up at Energizer Park and we can make St. Louis very proud.”
President & GM Diego Gigliani talks about his goals for the 2025 season and beyond on this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️**
**“We have to make the playoffs, hands down.”
AllForCITY CEO Carolyn Kindle reflects on the 2024 season and her expectations for next year on this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your pods** 🎧
**“Even though I’m German, I’m very positive.”
Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel gives us an honest assessment of theClub on this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
📝 The summer transfer window🇩🇪 A German U21 team reunion💭 The head coach decision⚽️ The Academy & CITY2🗣️ The impact of STL fans
Listen now wherever you get your pods** 🎧
How is #AllForCITY midfielder Edu Löwen feeling as the Club sets its sights on 2025? Find out in this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
💪 His views on adversity🇩🇪 His ties to Cedric Teuchert💭 His approach to leadership⚽️ His hopes for 2025🗣️ **His message to STL fans
Listen now wherever you get your pods** 🎧
What is Interim Head Coach John Hackworth’s vision for the club over the next 10 years? Find out in this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
🇺🇸 His connections at US Soccer
⚽️ His many roles at CITY
🤝 His relationship with Lutz
🚴 His favorite STL bike trail🗣️ His message to CITY fans
From St. Pauli to St. Louis, get to know midfielder Marcel Hartel on this latest episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
🇩🇪 His Cologne roots🔴 His favorite EPL club
🐐 His pro debut at FC Köln
🚲 His 2019 goal of the year🗣️ His time with Fabian Huerzeler
🏟️ His first impressions of STL
From NYC to STL, get to know #AllForCITY defender Henry Kessler on this latest episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
🍎 His East Village roots⚔️ His time at Virginia🔴 His MLS debut at #NERevs🎨 His favorite STL muralist🏟️ His message to CITY fans
How many relatives does #AllForCITY forward Simon Becher have in the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame? Find out in this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
⚜️ His STL connections
🔵 His growth at SLU
🌊 His debut in Vancouver
🇩🇰 His move to AC Horsens
🗣️ His advice to young players
🏟️ His journey back to STL
Listen now wherever you get your pods 🎧
From Tokyo to STL, get to know #AllForCITY midfielder @hoseikijima in this episode of The CITY Voice 🎙️
🇯🇵 **His Japanese roots
🇺🇸 His move to IMG Academy
🎩 His time at Wake Forest
⚽️ His tactical study of the game
💥 His first goal in The Champions Cup
🏟️ His message to STL fans
Listen now wherever you get your pods**
From Dalvík to STL, get to know forward Nökkvi Thórisson in this episode of the CITY Voice 🎙️
🇮🇸 His Icelandic roots
🇩🇪 His move to Hannover 96 U19
🇧🇪 His time at K. Beerschot V.A.
🤝 His relationship with his twin brother
🏟️ His favorite moment so far in STL
Listen now wherever you get your pods 🎧
**Learn more about midfielder Chris Durkin and his journey from Virginia to Belgium to STL in this latest episode of the CITY Voice 🎙️
🇺🇸 His start at DC United
🇧🇪 His move to Sint-Truidense V.V.
🏟️ His first impressions of STL
☕️ His favorite STL coffee shop
🗣️ His message to CITY fans**
**Hear all about Defender Akil Watts and his path from USYNT to Spain to STL on this episode of the CITY Voice 🎙️
📍 His Fort Wayne roots
🌴 His start at IMG Academy
🇺🇸 His ties to Coach Hackworth
🇪🇸 His move to RCD Mallorca
🎮 His passion off the pitch
⚽️ His rise from CITY2 to MLS
Listen now wherever you get your pods.**
**Learn more about Célio’s journey from Fortaleza to CITY2 to a new MLS contract in this latest episode of the CITY Voice 🎙️
🇧🇷 His Brazilian roots
⚽️ His time at VCU
💪 His start with CITY2
🏟️ His first impression of STL
🗣️ His message to fans**
**What convinced Right Back Tomas Totland that STL was the right club for him over other offers? Hear for yourself on this latest episode of the CITY Voice 🎙️
🇳🇴 His Norway-USA roots
🇸🇪 His time at BK Häcken
⚽️ His favorite EPL club
☕️ His favorite off-the-field hobby
🇺🇸 His first impressions of MLS**
How does Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel feel three years into his 5-year plan? Get that answer & more in this episode of The CITY Voice.
💭 His favorite moment of 2023
📝 His take on MLS transfers
⚽️ His assessment of the CITY Academy📈 His success metrics for 2024
Fresh off his new contract extension, Head Coach Bradley Carnell recently joined The CITY Voice and covered a range of topics.📈 Reflecting on 2023⚽️ Evaluating the Academy🤝 Bringing in new players🏆 Preparing for The Champions Cup🗣️ **Measuring success in 2024
Listen now wherever you get your pods.**
From Berlin to PHX to STL, get to know CITY Goalkeeper Ben Lundt in this episode of the CITY Voice 🎙️
🇩🇪 His start at Hertha Berlin⚽️ His connections to Hack & Langer🗣️ His first impression of STL🧤 His biggest learnings as GK2
Ahead of our last match in Kansas, roommates Big Sam and AZ joined us on The CITY Voice.🇫🇷 AZ’s French connection🇪🇸 Sam’s reign in Spain♟️ AZ’s brand First Move🇳🇬 Sam’s fashion label VAPS🗣️ **Advice for young players
Listen now wherever you get your pods.**
How does #AllForCITY CEO Carolyn Kindle rate our first MLS season? Get that answer & more in this episode of The CITY Voice.📝 Learnings from 2023🎂 A surprise birthday serenade🏟️ The @SLCITYPunks tifo🗣️ **Expectations for 2024
Listen now wherever you get your pods.**
**Manitoba man. MSU Bear. STL back of all trades.
Get to know CITY defender Kyle Hiebert and hear about his start in Canada, his rise at Missouri State, his move to CITY 2, his success in St. Louis and more in the latest episode of the CITY Voice** 🎙️
**From Savannah to STL, get to know midfielder Indy Vassilev & his soccer journey.
Learn more about his Bulgarian family roots, his move to Aston Villa, his connection to Coach Hackworth, those two goals vs Sporting Kansas and more in this episode of the CITY Voice.**
**Tech guru. Soccer fan. STL foodie.
Get to know #AllForCITY Chief Experience Officer Matt Sebek in the latest episode of the CITY Voice. Hear about his path to CITY, his fan-first approach, eye for details, his message to STL and more!**
**From the north of France to Downtown West.
Get to know CITY striker Niko Gioacchini & his soccer journey. Hear all about his professional start, playing style, favorite goal this year, his take on CITYPARK and more in this episode of the CITY Voice.**
Football fan. Family man. Piano player.
Get to know our new President & GM Diego Gigliani in this episode of The CITY voice. Learn about his Argentine roots, Man City experience, optimism for MLS, and his vision for our Club.
The Man. The Myth. The Stopper. Get to know CITY Midfielder Njabulo Blom in this episode of the CITY Voice. Lean about his South African roots, Kaizer Chiefs dreams, style of play, CITYPARK & more!
Was it a cross or shot that led to the first CITY goal at CITYPARK? Get the answer from Jake, find out about his New Jersey roots, the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, moving from Vancouver to STL, Reality TV, CITY fans morein this CITY Voice🎙️
Get to know midfielder Jared Stroud a little better in the latest episode of The CITY Voice 🎙
Hear about his New Jersey roots, the Carnell connection, moving from ATX to STL, 2023 goals, CITY fans and more!
Today’s guest is the new CITY2 gaffer – Head Coach Bobby Murphy. Learn more about Bobby and his experience coaching Kaká, his first impression of STL, Ethiopian team dinners, his Goals for CITY2 and more on the latest episode of the CITY Voice
Host Pete Wood sits down with striker João Klauss in the latest episode of The CITY Voice. They discuss his Brazilian roots, the Firmino connection, his path to STL, favorite MLS moments and what makes this CITY squad so special.
**Art lover. Soccer fan. Champion of all things STL.
Host Pete Wood sits down with Chief Brand Architect of St. Louis CITY SC Lee Broughton in the latest episode of the CITY Voice . Get to know Lee as they discuss his London roots, his vision for the Club, Counterpublic and his message to STL fans.**
Host Pete Wood takes this episode of The CITY Voice on the road to the Soccer City exhibit at the Missouri History Museum and sits down with Jody Sowell, President of the Missouri Historical Society, to learn all about the rich soccer history and culture that runs deep through St. Louis. America’s First Soccer CITY.
Host Pete Wood sits down with Vice-Captain and center back Tim Parker in the latest episode of The CITY Voice.
Get to know Tim a little better as they discuss NYC to MLS, the Carnell Connection, the St. Louis food scene, the Sauna Club, CITY Fans and more!
Host Pete Wood sits down with CITY Director of Goalkeeping Alex Langer to discuss his Stuttgart roots, moving to America, his role at CITY, his views on Bürki and more in the latest episode of The CITY Voice.
Host Pete Wood sits down with St. Louis CITY SC Center-back Joakim Nilsson to discuss his motivation to get back on the pitch, his life in Härnösand, Bundesliga success, moving to STL and more!
Host Pete Wood sits down with St. Louis CITY SC Head of Sports Science Kelly Roderick to discuss her role at CITY, her collegiate and professional career, her best friend Nala, and more!
The latest episode of The CITY Voice with Lutz Pfannenstiel and Matt Sebek is a celebration of the much heralded fan experience at CITYPARK:
🏟 Design of CITYPARK
🚨 CITY Red Hype Moment
🗣 Lutz on Fan Noise
💺 Club Stance on Sitting vs Standing
In this episode of The CITY Voice, host Pete Wood chats with St. Louis CITY’s COO Jason Thein about the early days of the club, the MLS expansion process and some of the challenges of building a soccer stadium in Downtown St. Louis.
Host Pete Wood sits down with St. Louis CITY SC center back Josh Yaro to discuss his path to St. Louis and his expectations for the club’s upcoming inaugural season in Major League Soccer.
St. Louis CITY U14 Head Coach Megan McCormick joins The CITY Voice host Pete Wood to talk about her first impressions of the St. Louis soccer community, her unique role with the club and how she defines success at the academy level.
Host of The CITY Voice Pete Wood sits down with St. Louis legend and St. Louis CITY SC Academy Director Dale Schilly to discuss how the club is working to build the best youth development program in North America.
Host Peter Wood sits down with St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Edu Löwen to discuss how he approaches the game, his previous stops in the German Bundesliga and his expectations for STL CITY next season.
In this episode of The CITY Voice, St Louis CITY SC’s Director of Sports Performance Jarryd Phillips sits down with Peter Wood for a deep dive on kinesiology and exercise science – and how it’s woven into the fabric of our playing style.
CITY Voice host Peter Wood sits down with St Louis CITY SC goalkeeper Roman Bürki to talk about his journey to America and how he’s adjusting to life with his new MLS club.
We sat down with St Louis CITY2 Head Coach John Hackworth and discussed how he's developing a winning machine at speed.
We sat down with St Louis CITY SC Head Coach Bradley Carnell and discussed how he's building to 2023.
We sat down with our Director of Musical Experience Mvstermind to talk about his passion for music and St. Louis, and how he will work with the community to curate the sound of our matchday experience.
We sat down with our Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel to answer your questions and talk about everything from our academy, to MLS NEXT Pro, to the transfer market.
We sat down with the winner of multiple STMA (Sports Turf Manager Association) awards and our Director of Stadium Grounds, Josh McPherson, who will lead the charge in making sure the grass at Centene Stadium is pitch perfect.
St. Louis CITY's VP of Content, Peter Wood, sits down with internationally-renowned coaching instructor and developer of educational curriculum, and CITY's Director of Regional Training & Education, Sascha Bauer, to discuss the CITY Futures Program.
Join St. Louis CITY SC Director of Coaching, John Hackworth and Academy Coaches Luis Swisher and Tim Kelly as they discuss the mental aspect of the game.
St. Louis CITY's VP of Content, Peter Wood, sits down with Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel and Professor Dr. Danniel Memmert to discuss sports psychology and its impact on the game.
Our first-ever Head Coach Bradley Carnell and Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel talk to VP of Content Peter Wood about Bradley’s journey to St. Louis and the club’s vision for success on and off the pitch.