TACOMA, WA (June 6, 2024) - St Louis CITY2 extended its win streak to three games with a 1-0 victory over Tacoma Defiance. In the 32nd minute, John Klein extended his scoring streak with an individual effort following an assist from Ryan Becher, who earned his first assist of the season. CITY2’s defense came up huge in the win helping the team to its fourth clean sheet of the year. With the win, St Louis is now atop of the MLS NEXT Pro standings with 27 points, overtaking Philadelphia Union II.
Postgame Notes
- John Klein continued his scoring streak marking his fourth goal of the season
- The goal marked the second consecutive away match that Klein scored against Tacoma Defiance (last time was on June 5, 2023)
- Ryan Becher earned his first assist of the season
- CITY2 slides into first place in the MLS NEXT Pro standings
- CITY2 has won seven of their last eight matches
- St Louis has the most road wins (5) in MLS NEXT Pro this season
- CITY2 has earned 15 points out of 18 available on the road this season, the most of any team in the league
- St Louis has conceded the second fewest goals in the league (11), three more than North Texas who leads the league in that category
- St Louis CITY2 are now 4-1-1 against Tacoma Defiance all time
- With the start, Caden Glover made his first appearance since March 31st against SKC II
- Christian Olivares earned his fifth win of the season and his third clean sheet of the season
Goal-Scoring Plays
STL: John Klein (Ryan Becher), 32nd minute – John Klein scored with a right footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box.
Scoring Summary
STL: John Klein (Ryan Becher), 32
Misconduct Summary
STL: Seth Antwi (caution), 15
STL: Cam Cilley (caution), 38
TAC: Gallatin Sandnes (caution), 49
TAC: Brian Aguilar (caution), 72
TAC: Frank Daroma (caution), 79
TAC: Georgi Minoungou (caution), 82
Lineups
TAC: GK Lars Helleren; D Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, D Brian Aguilar, D Gallatin Sandnes (Burke Fahling 87’), D Sota Kitahara; M Snyder Brunell, M Frank Daroma, M Georgi Minoungou, M Faysal Bettache ©, M Travian Sousa; F Yu Tsukanome (Chris Aquino 73’)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Trevor Wilson, D Owen O’Malley, D Blake Bowen, M Kelvin Brito
TOTAL SHOTS: 19; SHOTS ON GOAL: 7; FOULS: 14; OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 4
STL: GK Christian Olivares; D Nolan McGuire, D Michael Wentzel ©, D Eric Kinzner (Oscar Benitez 69’) D Jay Reid; M John Klein, M Seth Antwi, M Cam Cilley (Tyson Pearce 59’), M Wan Kuzain (Carson Locker); F Ryan Becher (Mykhi Joyner), F Caden Glover (Brendan McSorley 59’).
Substitutes Not Used: GK Sam Gomez, D Gabriel Mikina, M Larsen Hackworth, F Dida Armstrong
TOTAL SHOTS: 11; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 20; OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 6
Referee: Jaclyn Metz
Assistant Referees: Baboucarr Jallow, Hunter Zachwieja
Fourth Official: Aidan Velasco
Venue: Starfire Sports Complex
Weather: Sunny, 68 degrees
