Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast
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A message to start the year from #STLRising CEO and ownership group member Carolyn Kindle. With the start of camp a little more than a week away, are you feeling as optimistic as she is about 2026? #AllForCITY
January 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
A message to start the year from #STLRising CEO and ownership group member Carolyn Kindle. With the start of camp a little more than a week away, are you feeling as optimistic as she is about 2026? #AllForCITY
From all of us at Red Smoke Rising, Happy New Year! May the year ahead be all you hope for and more! We look forward to catching up with you throughout 2026! #AllForCITY
January 1, 2026 at 6:16 AM
From all of us at Red Smoke Rising, Happy New Year! May the year ahead be all you hope for and more! We look forward to catching up with you throughout 2026! #AllForCITY
We wanted to have some fun to close out 2025, but it turned out that picking the top 3 #AllForCITY players of the season was a little more challenging than we expected. But after much conversation here's our list. Who made yours?
December 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We wanted to have some fun to close out 2025, but it turned out that picking the top 3 #AllForCITY players of the season was a little more challenging than we expected. But after much conversation here's our list. Who made yours?
Missing us? Don't worry, we'll be back soon! Here's the upcoming schedule that will carry us through the opening week of the regular season! Mark your calendars and follow us on our socials so you don't miss any of the Red Smoke Rising!
December 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Missing us? Don't worry, we'll be back soon! Here's the upcoming schedule that will carry us through the opening week of the regular season! Mark your calendars and follow us on our socials so you don't miss any of the Red Smoke Rising!
From all of us at Red Smoke Rising, Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with cheer and love from your families, friends, and whomever else you are sharing it with. We are thankful for all of our listeners/viewers and are looking forward to even more fun together in the new year!
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
From all of us at Red Smoke Rising, Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with cheer and love from your families, friends, and whomever else you are sharing it with. We are thankful for all of our listeners/viewers and are looking forward to even more fun together in the new year!
WIth Christmas Eve upon us, we get one final chance to file our wish lists. Here are our #AllForCITY wishlists for Christmas and beyond. What's on your wish list?
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
WIth Christmas Eve upon us, we get one final chance to file our wish lists. Here are our #AllForCITY wishlists for Christmas and beyond. What's on your wish list?
One of the hottest subjects around #AllForCITY continues to be the future of former interim Manager David Critchley. Sporting Director Corey Wray praised the work Critch last night on KMOV but said the conversation with the former gaffer is ongoing.
December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
One of the hottest subjects around #AllForCITY continues to be the future of former interim Manager David Critchley. Sporting Director Corey Wray praised the work Critch last night on KMOV but said the conversation with the former gaffer is ongoing.
#AllForCITY Sporting Director appeared on KMOV last night and reiterated the need for the club to improve, beyond the on pitch product. Combined with comments from Damet's introductory presser; it becomes clear Wray is hoping to build short term success and a long term foundation simultaneously.
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#AllForCITY Sporting Director appeared on KMOV last night and reiterated the need for the club to improve, beyond the on pitch product. Combined with comments from Damet's introductory presser; it becomes clear Wray is hoping to build short term success and a long term foundation simultaneously.
#AllForCITY keeper Roman Bürki has been named the toughest goalie to beat by his peers. The 2025 MLSPA Player Voices poll was released earlier today with the St. Louis netminder edging out Hugo Lloris and Kristian Kahlina in the survey.
December 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#AllForCITY keeper Roman Bürki has been named the toughest goalie to beat by his peers. The 2025 MLSPA Player Voices poll was released earlier today with the St. Louis netminder edging out Hugo Lloris and Kristian Kahlina in the survey.
Grades are in from Paul Harvey for the MLS #SuperDraft! #AllForCITY scored one of the top draft classes according to his analysis.
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
December 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Grades are in from Paul Harvey for the MLS #SuperDraft! #AllForCITY scored one of the top draft classes according to his analysis.
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
Read here: 500wp90.substack.com/p/mls-superd...
One of the main themes of Yoann Damet's introduction as Manager for #AllForCITY was alignment. Both he and Sporting Director Corey Wray spoke on the importance of and focus on ensuring that all levels of the sporting side are aligned.
December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
One of the main themes of Yoann Damet's introduction as Manager for #AllForCITY was alignment. Both he and Sporting Director Corey Wray spoke on the importance of and focus on ensuring that all levels of the sporting side are aligned.
The guys from soccerwisehq.bsky.social are high on the hiring of Yoann Damet as #AllForCITY manager. @tombogert.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social dove into the appointment on the show yesterday; offering thoughts on Corey Wray and where the club goes from here. Fulll episode: buff.ly/jAyrofC
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The guys from soccerwisehq.bsky.social are high on the hiring of Yoann Damet as #AllForCITY manager. @tombogert.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social dove into the appointment on the show yesterday; offering thoughts on Corey Wray and where the club goes from here. Fulll episode: buff.ly/jAyrofC
The new #AllForCITY gaffer is excited to get to work. Yoann Damet spoke earlier this week about the opportunity, the hiring process, the challenge of turning around results for the club and about the importance of collaboration in this process.
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The new #AllForCITY gaffer is excited to get to work. Yoann Damet spoke earlier this week about the opportunity, the hiring process, the challenge of turning around results for the club and about the importance of collaboration in this process.
#AllForCITY went through a complex interview process with multiple candidates. Sporting Director Corey Wray explained why the club ultimately selected Yoann Damet for the role: his personality, experience and the trust that he can part of a collaborate project in St. Louis.
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#AllForCITY went through a complex interview process with multiple candidates. Sporting Director Corey Wray explained why the club ultimately selected Yoann Damet for the role: his personality, experience and the trust that he can part of a collaborate project in St. Louis.
#AllForCITY capped a busy couple of days by selecting three players in the MLS #SuperDraft.
Versatile defender/midfielder Zack Lillington was selected 7th overall by the club in the 1st round. Goalkeeper Andrew Samuels and midfielder Cooper Forcellini were both selected in round two. (1/2)
Versatile defender/midfielder Zack Lillington was selected 7th overall by the club in the 1st round. Goalkeeper Andrew Samuels and midfielder Cooper Forcellini were both selected in round two. (1/2)
December 19, 2025 at 4:16 AM
#AllForCITY capped a busy couple of days by selecting three players in the MLS #SuperDraft.
Versatile defender/midfielder Zack Lillington was selected 7th overall by the club in the 1st round. Goalkeeper Andrew Samuels and midfielder Cooper Forcellini were both selected in round two. (1/2)
Versatile defender/midfielder Zack Lillington was selected 7th overall by the club in the 1st round. Goalkeeper Andrew Samuels and midfielder Cooper Forcellini were both selected in round two. (1/2)
ICYMI: #AllForCITY introduced Yoann Damet as the third manager in club history on Wednesday. Sporting Director Corey Wray discussed the hiring process that started in earnest after his appointment.
December 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
ICYMI: #AllForCITY introduced Yoann Damet as the third manager in club history on Wednesday. Sporting Director Corey Wray discussed the hiring process that started in earnest after his appointment.
With the 37th overall pick in the MLS #SuperDraft, #AllForCITY selected Princeton goalkeeper Andrew Samuels
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
With the 37th overall pick in the MLS #SuperDraft, #AllForCITY selected Princeton goalkeeper Andrew Samuels
#AllForCITY selected defender Zack Lillington from UC Davis Men's Soccer with the 7th overall pick in the MLS #SuperDraft. He profiled very highly according to American Soccer Analysis’ draft resource.
December 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#AllForCITY selected defender Zack Lillington from UC Davis Men's Soccer with the 7th overall pick in the MLS #SuperDraft. He profiled very highly according to American Soccer Analysis’ draft resource.
#AllForCITY2 has announced end of season roster decisions:
Declined option: Emil Jääskeläinen
Declined and negotiating: Colin Welsh
Out of Contract: Dida Armstrong, Ryan Becher, Cam Cilley, Lucas Demitra, Larsen Hackworth, Matteo Kidd, Wan Kuzain, and Gabriel Mikina.
Declined option: Emil Jääskeläinen
Declined and negotiating: Colin Welsh
Out of Contract: Dida Armstrong, Ryan Becher, Cam Cilley, Lucas Demitra, Larsen Hackworth, Matteo Kidd, Wan Kuzain, and Gabriel Mikina.
December 17, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#AllForCITY2 has announced end of season roster decisions:
Declined option: Emil Jääskeläinen
Declined and negotiating: Colin Welsh
Out of Contract: Dida Armstrong, Ryan Becher, Cam Cilley, Lucas Demitra, Larsen Hackworth, Matteo Kidd, Wan Kuzain, and Gabriel Mikina.
Declined option: Emil Jääskeläinen
Declined and negotiating: Colin Welsh
Out of Contract: Dida Armstrong, Ryan Becher, Cam Cilley, Lucas Demitra, Larsen Hackworth, Matteo Kidd, Wan Kuzain, and Gabriel Mikina.
Episode 3 is available now on your favorite podcast platforms!
The perfect way to prep for today's introduction to #AllForCITY's new manager Yoann Damet!
Spotify: bit.ly/447Mtxn
Apple: apple.co/4pftut1
Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
The perfect way to prep for today's introduction to #AllForCITY's new manager Yoann Damet!
Spotify: bit.ly/447Mtxn
Apple: apple.co/4pftut1
Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
December 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Episode 3 is available now on your favorite podcast platforms!
The perfect way to prep for today's introduction to #AllForCITY's new manager Yoann Damet!
Spotify: bit.ly/447Mtxn
Apple: apple.co/4pftut1
Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
The perfect way to prep for today's introduction to #AllForCITY's new manager Yoann Damet!
Spotify: bit.ly/447Mtxn
Apple: apple.co/4pftut1
Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
We are LIVE!!! Join the fun as we break down the hiring of Yoann Damet as #AllForCITY manager and much more! Join the fun and the conversation!
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We are LIVE!!! Join the fun as we break down the hiring of Yoann Damet as #AllForCITY manager and much more! Join the fun and the conversation!
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
It's official! Yoann Damet is the third manager in #AllForCITY club history. The 35-year old, Frenchman is charged with evolving the St. Louis system by building on the club’s high-work-rate identity while adding a more proactive, ball-focused style of play.
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
December 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
It's official! Yoann Damet is the third manager in #AllForCITY club history. The 35-year old, Frenchman is charged with evolving the St. Louis system by building on the club’s high-work-rate identity while adding a more proactive, ball-focused style of play.
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
Tom, Jake and Jeremy are back tonight to discuss the latest in the #AllForCITY coaching search, including the reported appointment of Yoann Damet as manager! Plus Jake looks at the Academy and more!
Join the fun at 7p!
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
Join the fun at 7p!
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Tom, Jake and Jeremy are back tonight to discuss the latest in the #AllForCITY coaching search, including the reported appointment of Yoann Damet as manager! Plus Jake looks at the Academy and more!
Join the fun at 7p!
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
Join the fun at 7p!
www.youtube.com/live/NQIHOQ5...
The Athletic’s Tom Bogert is reporting that Yoann Damet is set to be named the next manager of St. Louis CITY SC. Here’s a quick look at his resume. We’ll have more on the hire tomorrow night on Red Smoke Rising. #AllForCITY
December 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Athletic’s Tom Bogert is reporting that Yoann Damet is set to be named the next manager of St. Louis CITY SC. Here’s a quick look at his resume. We’ll have more on the hire tomorrow night on Red Smoke Rising. #AllForCITY
TUESDAY NIGHT ON RED SMOKE RISING!
⚽ #AllForCITY still doesn't have a head coach
⚽ MLS Free Agency has started/SuperDraft looms
⚽ Jake has a St. Louis CITY Academy update
⚽ Holiday wishlists for Santa Klauss (and Corey Wray)
Live at 7:00p! Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
⚽ #AllForCITY still doesn't have a head coach
⚽ MLS Free Agency has started/SuperDraft looms
⚽ Jake has a St. Louis CITY Academy update
⚽ Holiday wishlists for Santa Klauss (and Corey Wray)
Live at 7:00p! Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
TUESDAY NIGHT ON RED SMOKE RISING!
⚽ #AllForCITY still doesn't have a head coach
⚽ MLS Free Agency has started/SuperDraft looms
⚽ Jake has a St. Louis CITY Academy update
⚽ Holiday wishlists for Santa Klauss (and Corey Wray)
Live at 7:00p! Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...
⚽ #AllForCITY still doesn't have a head coach
⚽ MLS Free Agency has started/SuperDraft looms
⚽ Jake has a St. Louis CITY Academy update
⚽ Holiday wishlists for Santa Klauss (and Corey Wray)
Live at 7:00p! Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/WsF8T_S...