St. Louis CITY SC Come from Behind to Earn Huge 2-3 Win Over Austin FC in 2023 MLS Debut at Q2 Stadium

February 25, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – St. Louis City SC News Release

ST. LOUIS – In their 2023 MLS debut, St. Louis CITY SC clawed from behind to earn a huge 2-3 win over Austin FC behind goals from Tim Parker, Jared Stroud and João Klauss. Klauss who was very active throughout the game, latched on to Niko Gioacchini’s pass before beating the defender and slotting the ball in the back of the net with the outside of his foot. Miguel Perez, CITY SC’s 17-year-old homegrown player also made his debut for St. Louis.

First Goal in History

MLS veteran Tim Parker broke the deadlock in the 24thminute to score his fourth and St. Louis CITY SC’s first goal in club history. Parker, who played his 218th MLS match tonight, has now featured for four MLS teams: Vancouver Whitecaps, New York Red Bulls, Houston Dynamo and now St. Louis.

Klauss the game winner

St. Louis CITY SC Designated Player and forward João Klauss scored the game’s final goal to secure the win for St. Louis CITY SC. Klauss who was very active throughout the game, latched on to Niko Gioacchini’s pass before beating the defender and slotting the ball in the back of the net with the outside of his foot.

Stroud Back in Austin

Austin fans recognized CITY SC midfielder Jared Stroud who spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons in the Texas capital. Stroud started and played 81 minutes and also got the game-tying goal for CITY SC in the 78th minute.

Homegrown Debut

CITY SC added another piece to historic night as St. Louis native and CITY SC Homegrown player, 17-year-old Miguel Perez made his MLS debut. Perez also etched his name in the history books in 2021, scoring the Academy’s first goal.

Goal-Scoring Plays

STL – Tim Parker (Eduard Löwen), 24th minute: After winning a corner kick, Löwen whipped in a corner kick that was met by Parker to record the first goal in CITY SC’s history.

ATX- Sebastian Driussi (Leo Väisänen), 45′ +4 minute: Driussi latched on to Väisänen’s long pass before lobbing the ball into the back of the net.

ATX- Jon Gallagher (Diego Fagundez), 72nd minute: Jon Gallagher left footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner.

STL – Jared Stroud, 78th minute: Jared Stroud right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner.

STL – João Klauss (Niko Gioacchini), 86th minute: Klauss who was very active throughout the game, latched on to Niko Gioacchini’s pass before beating the defender and slotting the ball in the back of the net with the outside of his…