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CITY SC's Conrad Wallem Focuses On The Details And Staying Nimble

1 week ago | stlmag.com | Justin Horneker |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske

Conrad Wallem arrived at St. Louis CITY SC this winter on loan from SK Slavia Prague. And while CITY has struggled to produce goals in the face of key injuries, Wallem has proven to be a sort of Swiss Army knife for the club. Through the beginning of manager Olof Mellberg’s era in St. Louis, the 24-year-old midfielder has started seven matches up and down the formation. Wallem has pushed high on the right, dropped low on the left, and everything in between.
Tomáš Ostrák And Célio Pompeu Add Offensive Spark For CITY SC

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Justin Horneker |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe |Sarah Fenske

St. Louis CITY SC has struggled to score goals during the first six matches of the season, failing to score from open play in all but one game this season. While it’s a sobering stat, there was an offensive bright spot in the match against Austin FC on Sunday with Tomáš Ostrák and Célio Pompeu making their longest appearance together since returning from the injuries that prematurely ended their 2024 seasons.
Chimp Crazy's Tonia Haddix Pleads Guilty To Perjury, Obstruction

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull |Justin Horneker |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe

Either U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark is a big fan of Tonia Haddix’s Chimp Crazy Lady Show video podcast, or someone who is briefed him on what its star was saying—none of which is likely to be to Haddix’s benefit. Haddix, the star of last summer’s hit HBO docuseries Chimp Crazy, pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice in federal court in St. Louis this morning.
Many St. Louis Property Owners See Big Appraisal Hikes

3 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Ryan Krull |Justin Horneker |Melissa Meinzer |George Mahe

Marine Villa resident Sarah Ulrich says she was floored earlier this month when she got a postcard in the mail from the St. Louis Assessor’s Office, telling her that two nearby rental properties she owns had gone up in value—significantly. One property’s appraised value more than doubled, from $67,000 to $175,000, while another quintupled, from $20,000 to $100,000. The sense she got from talking to neighbors was that she was hardly an outlier.
Carolyn Kindle Is Blazing A Trail For CITY SC

4 weeks ago | stlmag.com | Justin Horneker |Melissa Meinzer |Abby Wuellner |Cheryl Baehr

It’s been more than five years since St. Louis CITY SC CEO Carolyn Kindle helped lead an expansion bid to bring Major League Soccer to St. Louis. And while it has been a roller coaster on the field at times, the team’s impact on the community is undeniable. “It’s been a game-changer,” Carolyn Kindle says of CITY SC’s Downtown West campus. There’s Energizer Park, which Prix Versailles recognized as “The World’s Most Beautiful Sports Venue” in 2024.
CITY SC Midfielder Chris Durkin Making Strong Return

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Justin Horneker |Sarah Fenske |Cheryl Baehr |Melissa Meinzer

Chris Durkin was patient during the offseason. The knee injury that derailed the end of his 2024 season required it. But with a new manager overseeing the squad and competition heating up, Durkin knew he couldn’t rush his return. “It’s tough, but you have to stay patient—patience being the most important word for me,” Durkin says. Time on the sidelines is tough for any player, but Durkin’s tenacity during his return allowed the 25-year-old to seamlessly transition back into the group.
Juan Thompson, St. Louis Journalist Behind Bomb Hoax, Has Died

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske |Justin Horneker |Ryan Krull |Cheryl Baehr

Juan Thompson should have been a St. Louis success story: A journalist who went from one of St. Louis’ toughest neighborhoods to landing scoops for a national news outlet. Instead, his death last fall, unnoticed by the media outlets that once covered him, stands as a cautionary tale.
The New Home Repair Network Aims To Solve A Big St. Louis Problem

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Sarah Fenske |Justin Horneker |Cheryl Baehr |Melissa Meinzer

Across St. Louis, there are a handful of organizations that help seniors with home repairs, as well as people with disabilities. The work is critical: Keeping the area’s vast stock of older homes in good condition doesn’t just help people stay in those homes, but helps prevent blight and vacancy. During the pandemic, though, those organizations started to ponder some bigger questions.
Kyle Hiebert Shines As One Of CITY SC's Most Versatile Defenders

1 month ago | stlmag.com | Justin Horneker |Sarah Fenske |George Mahe |Cheryl Baehr

St. Louis CITY SC has been a defensive force through the first three matches of new head coach Olof Mellberg’s tenure. The club has allowed zero goals so far. Beyond the outstanding play of goalie Roman Bürki, who was recently named MLS Player of the Matchday, it speaks in part to the structure and communication of the backline, including the flexibility of Kyle Hiebert. The Canadian and Missouri State University alum has played during every minute of CITY SC’s shutout streak.