Enemy Scouting Report - St. Louis CITY SC
(image via St. Louis CITY SC)
The Houston Dynamo find themselves in the middle of a three-game losing streak and will be desperate to stop the bleeding when they host a volatile St. Louis CITY SC side at Shell Energy Stadium. Houston has struggled to find consistency in recent weeks, and the pressure is mounting as they face a St. Louis team that has been anything but predictable in 2025.
St. Louis have shown flashes of brilliance this season but have also been plagued by inconsistency, making them one of the more unpredictable teams in MLS. At their best, they press relentlessly and punish defensive mistakes with clinical counterattacks. However, lapses in organization and discipline have often undone their progress.
Key players to watch include Brazilian striker João Klauss, whose physicality and finishing make him a constant threat in the box. Winger Cedric Teuchert adds creativity and pace on the flank, capable of breaking down defenses and delivering dangerous balls into the area. At the back, veteran goalkeeper Roman Bürki remains a steady presence, often keeping St. Louis in games with his shot-stopping ability and leadership.
St. Louis CITY SC Record: 3W-6D-10L
Results in the last 30 days:
May 31 - St. Louis 2-1 San Jose Earthquakes
June 8 - Portland 2-1 St. Louis
June 14 - St. Louis 3-3 LA Galaxy
June 25 - St. Louis 2-4 Orlando
Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)
2025 Roster
Goalkeepers: Roman Bürki, Christian Olivares, Ben Lundt
Defenders: Joakim Nilsson, Henry Kessler, Michael Wentzel, Tomas Totland, Joshua Yaro, Akil Watts, Kyle Hiebert, Timo Baumgartl, Jannes Horn, Joey Zalinsky, Jayden Reid
Midfielders: Jake Girdwood-Reich, Conrad Wallem, Tomáš Ostrák, Chris Durkin, Eduard Löwen, Célio Pompeu, Marcel Hartel, Rasmus Alm, Alfredo Morales, Miguel Perez, Cedric Teuchert, Wan Kuzri
Forwards: João Klauss, Simon Becher, Xande Silva, Caden Glover, MyKhi Joyner
Can Houston regroup and take advantage of St. Louis’ unpredictability, or will the visitors add to the Dynamo’s woes?
