St. Louis City SC faced Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.
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St. Louis City SC hosted the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis, with both sides creating chances in a match that featured several physical moments.
In the first half, St. Louis City SC striker Rafael Navarro and Whitecaps centre back Ralph Priso competed for the ball as St. Louis defender Dante Polvara moved in on a play that included a corner kick involving goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka.
Midway through the first half, Vancouver’s Yohei Takaoka collected a free kick shot in the second half and made multiple saves as teammates reacted to attempts on goal.
The match also included a collision after which St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Burki approached referee Filip Dujic, with the play described as injuring St. Louis midfielder Conrad Wallem.
Several aerial contests and close duels punctuated the action, including headball battles involving Vancouver’s Bruno Caicedo and St. Louis centre back Fallou Fall, as well as other challenges between players such as Oliver Larraz and Conrad Willem.
There was also a pre-match ceremonial moment: actor Scott Bakula, described as a native of St. Louis, brought out the ceremonial ball before the match, and St. Louis City SC head coach Yoann Damet took his seat.
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