Wikipedia - Saint Louis FC

Saint Louis FC was an American professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was founded in May 2014, and competed in the USL Championship. The team played their matches at West Community Stadium, a venue inside the World Wide Technology Soccer Park.

History

SLSG Pro LLC (affiliated with St. Louis area youth club St. Louis Scott Gallagher) was awarded the USL Pro franchise on May 1, 2014. That same day, the club announced that they would play their home games at the 5,500 seat World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Missouri. Dale Schilly, the youth club director of SLSG, was named head coach.

On June 2, 2014, it was announced that the team's name was Saint Louis Football Club.

Former AC St. Louis player Mike Ambersley was the first player signed to the team on January 13, 2015.

On January 16, 2015, the team announced their affiliation with the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer.

St. Louis FC played their inaugural game on March 28, 2015, losing to Louisville City 2–0. Their first victory was against the Tulsa Roughnecks on April 2, 2015, winning 2–0. Jeremie Lynch scored the team's first ever goal in the 42nd minute. Their home debut was a 1–1 draw against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on April 11, 2015, before of a sellout crowd of 5,280. The team's first home win came against the Wilmington Hammerheads on May 9, 2015, with the winning goal by Sam Fink.

On May 16, 2016, Saint Louis FC announced that they had acquired the PDL team Springfield Synergy FC and renamed the team as Saint Louis FC U-23. On August 15, 2016, Saint Louis FC announced that Dale Schilly had been relieved of coaching duties; Tim Leonard was named as interim head coach. On October 12, 2016, Saint Louis FC introduced Preki as the new head coach.

On February 15, 2017, Saint Louis FC and the Chicago Fire did not renew their affiliation for the 2017 season. On November 19, 2017, the club announced that Preki and the club were parting ways by mutual agreement. Anthony Pulis joined the team from Orlando City B to take over the role of head coach the next day.

On August 25, 2020, citing the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, it was announced that the 2020 season would be the final season of operation for the club.

Saint Louis FC is a professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was founded in 2014 and currently competes in the USL Championship, which is the second tier of professional soccer in the United States. The team plays its home matches at West Community Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 5,500.

Saint Louis FC has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at home matches. The team's colors are navy blue, green, and white, and its logo features a fleur-de-lis, which is a symbol of St. Louis.

The team has had some success on the field, reaching the playoffs in 2018 and 2019. Saint Louis FC is known for its attacking style of play, with a focus on possession and quick passing. The team has a number of talented players, including forward Kyle Greig and midfielder Russell Cicerone.

Off the field, Saint Louis FC is committed to giving back to the community. The team has a number of community outreach programs, including a youth soccer academy and partnerships with local charities. Overall, Saint Louis FC is a respected and competitive team in the USL Championship, with a strong commitment to both soccer and the St. Louis community.