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St Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City

CITYPARK, St. Louis15 May 2025 at 01:45

Match Events

St. Louis City
Sporting Kansas City
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
J. DavisN. Radoja
46′
E. ThommyS. Suleymanov
56′
T. Leibold
Joao KlaussS. Becher
60′
C. TeuchertX. Silva
60′
71′
T. Leibold

assist: D. Salloi

76′
A. BrodyK. Shelton
77′
D. Joveljic

assist: S. Suleymanov

T. BaumgartlH. Kessler
78′
A. WattsJ. Zalinsky
78′
T. OstrakJ. Girdwood-Reich
82′
90+1′
D. JoveljicM. Toye
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal7
17Total Shots18
5Blocked Shots6
10Shots insidebox14
7Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls12
5Corner Kicks5
2Offsides1
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
377Total passes462
313Passes accurate390
83%Passes %84%
1.30expected_goals1.49
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for St. Louis City is 6.87, compared to 6.66 for Sporting Kansas City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. St. Louis City's highest-rated starter is M. Hartel (7.43), while Sporting Kansas City's best-rated player is M. Garcia (6.95).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of St. Louis City have contributed 4 goals and 1 assists this season, led by M. Hartel (3G). Sporting Kansas City's starters account for 8 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by D. Joveljic (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

St. Louis City deploy 3 defenders rated 6.81 on average, against Sporting Kansas City's 4-man backline averaging 6.64. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

St. Louis City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.88, versus Sporting Kansas City's 3 rated 6.68. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

St. Louis City start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.69, compared to 3 for Sporting Kansas City averaging 6.92. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 82% for St. Louis City and 79% for Sporting Kansas City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

St. Louis City's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Sporting Kansas City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of St. Louis City's starting XI is 28.9 (youngest: C. Wallem (25), oldest: R. Burki (35)), while Sporting Kansas City average 24.1 (youngest: J. Bartlett (20), oldest: M. Garcia (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

St. Louis City's starters average 8 league appearances each, versus 10 for Sporting Kansas City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

St. Louis City3-5-24-3-3Sporting Kansas City
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Burki15Yaro32Baumgar.22Hiebert20Watts7Ostrak6Wallem17Hartel12Pompeu36Teuchert9Klauss1Pulskamp3Brody15Miller4Voloder22Bassong17Davis16Bartlett21Garcia26Thommy9Joveljic10Salloi

Substitutes

Coach: David Critchley

Substitutes

Coach: Kerry Zavagnin

St. Louis CityPosition StrengthSporting Kansas City
6.87
Avg Rating
6.66
7.08Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.39
0G 0A0G 0A
6.81Defender (3 v 4)6.64
1G 0A0G 0A
6.88Midfielder (5 v 3)6.68
3G 1A2G 3A
6.69Forward (2 v 3)6.92
0G 0A6G 1A
St. Louis City3-5-2
1GoalkeeperR. Burki7.1
15DefenderJ. Yaro
32DefenderT. Baumgartl6.81G
22DefenderK. Hiebert
20MidfielderA. Watts
7MidfielderT. Ostrak
6MidfielderC. Wallem6.5
17MidfielderM. Hartel7.43G1A
12MidfielderC. Pompeu6.7
36ForwardC. Teuchert6.7
9ForwardJoao Klauss
Sporting Kansas City4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Pulskamp6.4
3DefenderA. Brody
15DefenderJ. Miller6.7
4DefenderR. Voloder
22DefenderZ. Bassong6.5
17MidfielderJ. Davis6.51A
16MidfielderJ. Bartlett6.61G
21MidfielderM. Garcia7.01G2A
26ForwardE. Thommy
9ForwardD. Joveljic6.96G1A
10ForwardD. Salloi

Match Summary

St. Louis City and Sporting Kansas City drew 2:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by C. Pompeu 15′, C. Teuchert 44′, T. Leibold 71′, D. Joveljic 77′. 4 yellow cards were shown. St. Louis City had 45% possession while Sporting Kansas City held 55%. St. Louis City had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Sporting Kansas City. Expected goals: St. Louis City 1.30 — Sporting Kansas City 1.49. St. Louis City made 5 substitutions, Sporting Kansas City made 5.

Rivalry since 2023

St. Louis City vs Sporting Kansas City Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
St. Louis City
3
wins
Drawn
2
Sporting Kansas City
4
wins
Total goals
34 · 3.8/match
Both scored
7/9 · 78%
Over 2.5
7/9 · 78%

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026