MLS: There are no growing pains for St. Louis City SC, as the MLS newcomers make an impact on and off the field.
There are no growing pains for St. Louis City SC, as the MLS newcomers make an impact on and off the field. Photo: St. Louis City SC vs. FC Cincinnati at CityPark. ( Cornfield948 ) St. Louis finally have their MLS team, and the outlandish new kids on the block have wasted no time introducing themselves to the Western Conference veterans. After handing San Jose Earthquakes their first home loss of the season, last weekend, St. Louis City SC returned to the top spot of the division, and have left Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers and LAFC all having to play catch up. Those three teams have all been in City’s position, embarking on a first MLS season whilst also trying to mingle with the OGS of American soccer, but during their infancy, all learnt some harsh lessons. St. Louis haven’t. The Missouri-based side have been ripping up the rule book, and breaking records, as they skip the crawling and walking stage, to sprint towards a playoff spot in their maiden season. But foot...