Matt Baker
@mattbakerstl.bsky.social
Girl dad | #AllForCITY Founder/Supporter | Contributor: 550 KTRS | Louligan | Soccer & STL | Mizzou | Chiefs
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Congrats to St. Louis University for making the Elite 8 of the NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Tournament after defeating Bryant in PKs 4-3, drawing 2-3 in regulation!
The Billikens move on to play Akron in the Quarterfinals!
The Billikens move on to play Akron in the Quarterfinals!
December 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Congrats to St. Louis University for making the Elite 8 of the NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Tournament after defeating Bryant in PKs 4-3, drawing 2-3 in regulation!
The Billikens move on to play Akron in the Quarterfinals!
The Billikens move on to play Akron in the Quarterfinals!
The 2026 contract options for Seth Antwi, Jayden Reid, and Joey Zalinsky have been declined by @stlcitysc.com.
This would appear to be Corey Wray's 1st hands on impact regarding the #AllForCITY roster, as he is quoted for the 1st time in the article on contract-related decisions.
This would appear to be Corey Wray's 1st hands on impact regarding the #AllForCITY roster, as he is quoted for the 1st time in the article on contract-related decisions.
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The 2026 contract options for Seth Antwi, Jayden Reid, and Joey Zalinsky have been declined by @stlcitysc.com.
This would appear to be Corey Wray's 1st hands on impact regarding the #AllForCITY roster, as he is quoted for the 1st time in the article on contract-related decisions.
This would appear to be Corey Wray's 1st hands on impact regarding the #AllForCITY roster, as he is quoted for the 1st time in the article on contract-related decisions.
Packed house at @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social for the NWSL Championship and @thesportsbra.bsky.social St. Louis pop up!
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Packed house at @2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social for the NWSL Championship and @thesportsbra.bsky.social St. Louis pop up!
The silver lining to our 2 midweek rivalry matches in 2026, is that they've made the @stlcitysc.com / @sportingkc.com return to play rivalry match in STL on 7/16 part of a Rivalry Week showcase, leading up to the World Cup Final weekend.
Midweek stinks, but this isn't a bad one to be part of.
Midweek stinks, but this isn't a bad one to be part of.
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The silver lining to our 2 midweek rivalry matches in 2026, is that they've made the @stlcitysc.com / @sportingkc.com return to play rivalry match in STL on 7/16 part of a Rivalry Week showcase, leading up to the World Cup Final weekend.
Midweek stinks, but this isn't a bad one to be part of.
Midweek stinks, but this isn't a bad one to be part of.
The 2026 @stlcitysc.com Schedule is Out!
There's good, there's bad... and there's weird for CITY so here are some highlights:
- Opener/Home Opener on Feb 21 vs Charlotte FC
- 23 Saturday, 6 Wednesday, 4 Sunday (3 Sunday Night Soccer) & 1 Thursday match #AllForCITY (1/x)
There's good, there's bad... and there's weird for CITY so here are some highlights:
- Opener/Home Opener on Feb 21 vs Charlotte FC
- 23 Saturday, 6 Wednesday, 4 Sunday (3 Sunday Night Soccer) & 1 Thursday match #AllForCITY (1/x)
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The 2026 @stlcitysc.com Schedule is Out!
There's good, there's bad... and there's weird for CITY so here are some highlights:
- Opener/Home Opener on Feb 21 vs Charlotte FC
- 23 Saturday, 6 Wednesday, 4 Sunday (3 Sunday Night Soccer) & 1 Thursday match #AllForCITY (1/x)
There's good, there's bad... and there's weird for CITY so here are some highlights:
- Opener/Home Opener on Feb 21 vs Charlotte FC
- 23 Saturday, 6 Wednesday, 4 Sunday (3 Sunday Night Soccer) & 1 Thursday match #AllForCITY (1/x)
Simon Becher was available at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Simon Becher was available at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
Becher said postseason training gave them a chance to review the season, hit reset & look forward. #AllForCITY
Chris Durkin spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser and began by talking about his own struggles this year by saying “It was definitely my toughest season as a professional.”
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Chris Durkin spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser and began by talking about his own struggles this year by saying “It was definitely my toughest season as a professional.”
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
Injury setbacks, MCL injury that should’ve been 6-8 weeks turned into 17 weeks it felt like. #AllForCITY
Marcel Hartel spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Marcel Hartel spoke at the @stlcitysc.com end of year presser.
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
He noted the long season, how ready he is for the offseason, but said this postseason training was about looking forward, how they can get better. It was a "great time in our 4 weeks, good training sessions & outside events" #AllForCITY
Roman Bürki spoke today at #AllForCITY end of year media.
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Roman Bürki spoke today at #AllForCITY end of year media.
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
Bürki referenced his contract & status as DP directly by saying he had very good conversations w/the club & everybody was happy w/the decision that was made and said: “I never tried to put myself in a position where I could hurt the team...
The #AllForCITY End of Year Media was held today. I'll have individual posts for David Critchley & select players on my feed. Full video will be posted by @stlcitysc.com.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The #AllForCITY End of Year Media was held today. I'll have individual posts for David Critchley & select players on my feed. Full video will be posted by @stlcitysc.com.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
1st up was Interim Head Coach David Critchley who said postseason training had a huge focus on building a culture.
The 2026 World Cup is almost set. Scotland & Curacao highlight the latest countries to qualify in exciting fashion too.
Next up is the draw on Dec 5th & then we find out where each country will have their camps & home bases - something STL fans will be keenly watching unfold.
Next up is the draw on Dec 5th & then we find out where each country will have their camps & home bases - something STL fans will be keenly watching unfold.
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The 2026 World Cup is almost set. Scotland & Curacao highlight the latest countries to qualify in exciting fashion too.
Next up is the draw on Dec 5th & then we find out where each country will have their camps & home bases - something STL fans will be keenly watching unfold.
Next up is the draw on Dec 5th & then we find out where each country will have their camps & home bases - something STL fans will be keenly watching unfold.
Looks like @stlcitysc.com postseason training has concluded. CITY will hold end of year media availability this Wednesday at 12:30pm.
On the agenda: Interim head coach David Critchley, Roman Bürki, Marcel Hartel, Cedric Teuchert, Simon Becher, Chris Durkin, Fallou Fall & Sangbin Jeong. #AllForCITY
On the agenda: Interim head coach David Critchley, Roman Bürki, Marcel Hartel, Cedric Teuchert, Simon Becher, Chris Durkin, Fallou Fall & Sangbin Jeong. #AllForCITY
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Looks like @stlcitysc.com postseason training has concluded. CITY will hold end of year media availability this Wednesday at 12:30pm.
On the agenda: Interim head coach David Critchley, Roman Bürki, Marcel Hartel, Cedric Teuchert, Simon Becher, Chris Durkin, Fallou Fall & Sangbin Jeong. #AllForCITY
On the agenda: Interim head coach David Critchley, Roman Bürki, Marcel Hartel, Cedric Teuchert, Simon Becher, Chris Durkin, Fallou Fall & Sangbin Jeong. #AllForCITY
MLS is moving to a single table format, but with an American twist!
According to @theathletic.com, w/the schedule change in 2027 there will be 6 teams in 5 divisions.
Here’s my take from @flyoverfooty.bsky.social on how that should play out.
According to @theathletic.com, w/the schedule change in 2027 there will be 6 teams in 5 divisions.
Here’s my take from @flyoverfooty.bsky.social on how that should play out.
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
MLS is moving to a single table format, but with an American twist!
According to @theathletic.com, w/the schedule change in 2027 there will be 6 teams in 5 divisions.
Here’s my take from @flyoverfooty.bsky.social on how that should play out.
According to @theathletic.com, w/the schedule change in 2027 there will be 6 teams in 5 divisions.
Here’s my take from @flyoverfooty.bsky.social on how that should play out.
Reposted by Matt Baker
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
MLS announced some of the biggest changes in league history this week and we have full coverage of it all: schedules, single table, Apple TV & more + @stlcitysc.com signs Yaro & Lundt for ‘26. #AllForCITY
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MLS announced some of the biggest changes in league history this week and we have full coverage of it all: schedules, single table, Apple TV & more + @stlcitysc.com signs Yaro & Lundt for ‘26. #AllForCITY
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November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
MLS announced some of the biggest changes in league history this week and we have full coverage of it all: schedules, single table, Apple TV & more + @stlcitysc.com signs Yaro & Lundt for ‘26. #AllForCITY
🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
MLS announced some of the biggest changes in league history this week and we have full coverage of it all: schedules, single table, Apple TV & more + @stlcitysc.com signs Yaro & Lundt for ‘26. #AllForCITY
🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Some big keys to this monumental #MLS announcement:
- 91% of matches will fall within the current MLS season window.
- The league intends to limit the number of home matches in northern markets during December and February.
- 91% of matches will fall within the current MLS season window.
- The league intends to limit the number of home matches in northern markets during December and February.
MLS to Align Calendar with Top Leagues Around the World
www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-to-...
www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-to-...
MLS to Align Calendar with Top Leagues Around the World | MLSSoccer.com
2027-2028 MLS Season to Begin in Late Summer, Culminate with Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May
www.mlssoccer.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Some big keys to this monumental #MLS announcement:
- 91% of matches will fall within the current MLS season window.
- The league intends to limit the number of home matches in northern markets during December and February.
- 91% of matches will fall within the current MLS season window.
- The league intends to limit the number of home matches in northern markets during December and February.
It's official via @paultenorio.bsky.social: MLS is moving to the European schedule and a single table format in 2027.
From mid July-April & playoffs in May w/a winter break in Dec & Jan. Games likely to pause from around the second week in Dec through the 1st or 3rd week in Feb.
From mid July-April & playoffs in May w/a winter break in Dec & Jan. Games likely to pause from around the second week in Dec through the 1st or 3rd week in Feb.
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It's official via @paultenorio.bsky.social: MLS is moving to the European schedule and a single table format in 2027.
From mid July-April & playoffs in May w/a winter break in Dec & Jan. Games likely to pause from around the second week in Dec through the 1st or 3rd week in Feb.
From mid July-April & playoffs in May w/a winter break in Dec & Jan. Games likely to pause from around the second week in Dec through the 1st or 3rd week in Feb.
A way-too-early look at the @stlcitysc.com 2026 depth chart w/our 24 players currently under contract.
Obvious needs: LB and CM but also notable depth issues at CB & depending on how ready our HGs are, at LM and RB too. And your obvious desire for proven goalscoring. #AllForCITY
Obvious needs: LB and CM but also notable depth issues at CB & depending on how ready our HGs are, at LM and RB too. And your obvious desire for proven goalscoring. #AllForCITY
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A way-too-early look at the @stlcitysc.com 2026 depth chart w/our 24 players currently under contract.
Obvious needs: LB and CM but also notable depth issues at CB & depending on how ready our HGs are, at LM and RB too. And your obvious desire for proven goalscoring. #AllForCITY
Obvious needs: LB and CM but also notable depth issues at CB & depending on how ready our HGs are, at LM and RB too. And your obvious desire for proven goalscoring. #AllForCITY
In today's 'thanks I hate it' coincidences: @stlcitysc.com finished 24th in the supporters shield standings in 2025 & w/the announcement of Josh Yaro re-signing, is now bringing back 24 players from that club. #AllForCITY
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In today's 'thanks I hate it' coincidences: @stlcitysc.com finished 24th in the supporters shield standings in 2025 & w/the announcement of Josh Yaro re-signing, is now bringing back 24 players from that club. #AllForCITY
There's an argument about Yaro's leadership, but to use a senior roster spot on a 31 yr old CB who's projected to be your 4th or 5th CB at best, is the definition of playing it safe. (1/3) #AllForCITY
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
There's an argument about Yaro's leadership, but to use a senior roster spot on a 31 yr old CB who's projected to be your 4th or 5th CB at best, is the definition of playing it safe. (1/3) #AllForCITY
Josh Yaro's been re-signed to @stlcitysc.com on a 1 year deal w/an option for '27. Yaro is now the 5th CB on our '26 roster, joining Fall, Baumgartl, Hiebert & Orozco.
I love Josh as a person, team leader and for his work in the community. (1/x) #AllForCITY
I love Josh as a person, team leader and for his work in the community. (1/x) #AllForCITY
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Josh Yaro's been re-signed to @stlcitysc.com on a 1 year deal w/an option for '27. Yaro is now the 5th CB on our '26 roster, joining Fall, Baumgartl, Hiebert & Orozco.
I love Josh as a person, team leader and for his work in the community. (1/x) #AllForCITY
I love Josh as a person, team leader and for his work in the community. (1/x) #AllForCITY
A lot at stake in Thursday's MLS Board of Governor's meeting:
- A Fall-Spring schedule. Likely Aug-May w/a winter break in Dec/Jan and an offseason in June/July.
- A single table structure w/matches structured based on 5 divisions of 6 teams each organized geographically.
- A Fall-Spring schedule. Likely Aug-May w/a winter break in Dec/Jan and an offseason in June/July.
- A single table structure w/matches structured based on 5 divisions of 6 teams each organized geographically.
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A lot at stake in Thursday's MLS Board of Governor's meeting:
- A Fall-Spring schedule. Likely Aug-May w/a winter break in Dec/Jan and an offseason in June/July.
- A single table structure w/matches structured based on 5 divisions of 6 teams each organized geographically.
- A Fall-Spring schedule. Likely Aug-May w/a winter break in Dec/Jan and an offseason in June/July.
- A single table structure w/matches structured based on 5 divisions of 6 teams each organized geographically.
All eyes are on MLS this Thursday. The calendar change that will be potentially voted on are 'for the MLS regular season to span from mid-to-late July or August to April, with playoffs staged in May.'
A winter break in Dec & Jan & then a summer break/offseason in June & July.
A winter break in Dec & Jan & then a summer break/offseason in June & July.
MLS owners are *expected* to vote on flipping to fall-spring calendar at Thursday's BOG meeting. Changes to competition format also expected.
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Let's see if it actually comes to a vote, but implications are enormous.
Exclusive details with @tombogert.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners set to vote on fall-spring calendar and season format changes: Sources
Substantial change could be coming to MLS's structure and operations following a Thursday vote, sources tell The Athletic
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
All eyes are on MLS this Thursday. The calendar change that will be potentially voted on are 'for the MLS regular season to span from mid-to-late July or August to April, with playoffs staged in May.'
A winter break in Dec & Jan & then a summer break/offseason in June & July.
A winter break in Dec & Jan & then a summer break/offseason in June & July.
More contextual fun w/data on the below chart re: Bürki v Lundt.
g+ is cumulative here, so the 2567-916 minutes does matter... but you can see that even if Lundt had 3x the minutes to meet Bürki, there's still a big gap in g+ for the 2 keepers. Definitions in the 2nd screenshot. #AllForCITY
g+ is cumulative here, so the 2567-916 minutes does matter... but you can see that even if Lundt had 3x the minutes to meet Bürki, there's still a big gap in g+ for the 2 keepers. Definitions in the 2nd screenshot. #AllForCITY
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
More contextual fun w/data on the below chart re: Bürki v Lundt.
g+ is cumulative here, so the 2567-916 minutes does matter... but you can see that even if Lundt had 3x the minutes to meet Bürki, there's still a big gap in g+ for the 2 keepers. Definitions in the 2nd screenshot. #AllForCITY
g+ is cumulative here, so the 2567-916 minutes does matter... but you can see that even if Lundt had 3x the minutes to meet Bürki, there's still a big gap in g+ for the 2 keepers. Definitions in the 2nd screenshot. #AllForCITY
Today in "fun with charts" #AllForCITY edition.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Today in "fun with charts" #AllForCITY edition.
Ben Lundt becomes the 23rd player under contract for @stlcitysc.com next season as he signs a new 2 year deal through 2027.
By signing Lundt, CITY will be bringing back all 3 keepers for next season as Bürki & Olivares are already under contract. #AllForCITY
By signing Lundt, CITY will be bringing back all 3 keepers for next season as Bürki & Olivares are already under contract. #AllForCITY
BIG BEN IS BACK 🧤
We have re-signed goalkeeper Ben Lundt to a new two-year contract through the 2027 MLS season.
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
We have re-signed goalkeeper Ben Lundt to a new two-year contract through the 2027 MLS season.
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ben Lundt becomes the 23rd player under contract for @stlcitysc.com next season as he signs a new 2 year deal through 2027.
By signing Lundt, CITY will be bringing back all 3 keepers for next season as Bürki & Olivares are already under contract. #AllForCITY
By signing Lundt, CITY will be bringing back all 3 keepers for next season as Bürki & Olivares are already under contract. #AllForCITY