CITY SC’s Fortress Tested: Dynamo Arrive at Energizer Park
St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC: Everything You Need to Know for Saturday’s Big Match!
Match Details at a Glance
IMPORTANT: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
- Who: St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC
- When: Saturday, August 22 • 7:30 PM Central Time
- Where: Energizer Park (Downtown St. Louis)
- Watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
- Listen (English): KYKY Y98.1 FM
- Listen (Spanish): KXOK 102.9 FM
How to Watch & Listen
TV Streaming (Apple TV)
| Language | Play-by-Play | Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| English | Christian Miles | Kacey White |
| Spanish | Carlos Suarez | (handles both roles) |
Radio Broadcast
| Language | Station | Play-by-Play | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | KYKY Y98.1 FM | Joey Zanaboni | Dale Schilly |
| Spanish | KXOK 102.9 FM | Santiago Beltran | Hector Vega |
It’s Tina Turner Night!
Come early and enjoy a full night of celebration honoring the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll and her special connection to St. Louis!
Special Performances:
- St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
- Kennedy Holmes (amazing vocalist!)
- Tamika Lawrence (Broadway star!)
- COCA students (Center of Creative Arts)
- Stazi on the turntables
FREE GIVEAWAY!
FIRST 10,000 FANS through the gates get a Tina Turner Pin Set courtesy of SeatGeek!
Team Form Guide (AKA "How Are They Playing Lately?")
St. Louis CITY SC
- Current Streak: 11 matches unbeaten across ALL competitions!
- MLS Streak: 10 straight MLS matches without a loss (tied for league best!)
- Record: 8 Wins – 6 Draws – 6 Losses (30 points)
- Conference Rank: 6th in Western Conference
- Last Match: 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City (Wednesday)
- Eduard Löwen scored in the 2nd minute of stoppage time before halftime (his 3rd goal this season, 20th career MLS goal!)
- Sporting KC equalized in the 56th minute
Houston Dynamo FC
- Current Streak: 5 straight wins + 5 straight clean sheets (zero goals allowed)!
- Record: 12 Wins – 6 Draws – 2 Losses (38 points)
- Conference Rank: 1st place in Western Conference
- Last Match: 1-0 win at Vancouver Whitecaps (who were previously 1st place!)
- Road Warriors: Back-to-back road shutouts
Key Player to Watch: Guilherme Santos (Houston)
- Goals: 12 (team leader)
- Assists: 7 (team leader)
- Translation: He scores AND sets up teammates. Double trouble!
History Between These Two Teams
Recent Meeting (May – U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal)
- Result: 2-2 draw → St. Louis won on penalty kicks!
- Heroes:
- Marcel Hartel scored BOTH goals for St. Louis
- Ben Lundt saved TWO penalties in the shootout
All-Time Series (All Competitions)
- Overall: St. Louis 3 Wins – 3 Draws – 2 Losses vs Houston
- At Energizer Park: St. Louis 3 Wins – 1 Draw – 1 Loss
- Fun Fact: ALL 5 matches at Energizer Park had 3+ goals!
What Makes This Match Special?
- Battle of Hot Teams – Two of the hottest teams in the West
- First vs. Sixth – Conference leaders vs. surging underdogs
- Streak vs. Streak – Houston’s 5 wins vs. St. Louis’s 11 unbeaten
- Tina Turner Night – Party atmosphere guaranteed!
- Playoff Implications – Every point matters in the tight West
Quick Summary
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | St. Louis CITY SC vs Houston Dynamo FC |
| Date/Time | Saturday, Aug 22 • 7:30 PM CT |
| Location | Energizer Park, Downtown St. Louis |
| TV | Apple TV (MLS Season Pass) |
| Radio | Y98.1 FM (Eng) / 102.9 FM (Esp) |
| Theme | Tina Turner Night |
| Giveaway | Tina Turner Pin Set (first 10k fans) |
| St. Louis Form | 11 unbeaten (10 in MLS) |
| Houston Form | 5 straight wins, 5 clean sheets, 1st in West |
| Key Houston Player | Guilherme Santos (12G, 7A) |
| Last Meeting | St. Louis won on penalties (Open Cup) |
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Do I need an Apple TV device to watch?
Nope! You can watch on the Apple TV app on your phone, tablet, computer, smart TV, Roku, Fire Stick, PlayStation, Xbox, and more. You just need an MLS Season Pass subscription.
2. What time should I arrive for the giveaway?
Gates usually open 90 minutes before kickoff (around 6:00 PM). Since it’s a special theme night with performances, arrive early to snag your pin set and catch the pre-game entertainment!
3. Can I listen to the radio broadcast online?
Yes! Both KYKY Y98.1 FM and KXOK 102.9 FM stream online via their websites/apps (Audacy for Y98, various platforms for KXOK).
4. What does "unbeaten streak" mean exactly?
It means the team hasn’t lost a game in that span. They could have wins OR draws (ties). St. Louis hasn’t lost in 11 straight matches!
5. Who has the advantage historically at Energizer Park?
St. Louis! They’re 3-1-1 at home vs Houston, and every game there has been high-scoring (3+ goals). But Houston is playing their BEST soccer of the season right now.
Final Thoughts
This is the match you don’t want to miss! You’ve got:
- Two red-hot teams
- First place on the line
- Tina Turner celebration
- Free swag for early birds
- Symphony orchestra + Broadway singers
- Penalty shootout heroes returning
Grab your tickets, wear your CITY SC gear, get there early, and let’s make Energizer Park ROCK for Tina Turner Night!
Go CITY SC!