Photos: City SC shuts out Sporting Kansas City 4-0 at CityPark
St. Louis City SC defeated Sporting Kansas City 4-0 at CityPark on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
City SC midfielder Indiana Vassilev, center, watches as his shot beats Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper for a goal in the second half of a match on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark.
St. Louis City SC midfielder Célio Pompeu, right, screams as he is tackled by Sporting Kansas City defender Dany Romero, left, and midfielder Jake Davis during a game at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC forward Nicholas Gioacchini (11) goes up for a ball against a defender during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
Sporting Kansas City forward Dániel Sallói, center, avoids a tackle from St. Louis City SC midfielder Eduard Löwen (10) during a game at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC celebrates a goal scored by midfielder Indiana Vassilev during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC midfielder Jared Stroud, center, walks onto the field before a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
City SC midfielder Indiana Vassilev, center, reacts to being called for a foul in a game against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark.
St. Louis City SC defender Tim Parker (26) chases after a ball during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC forward Nicholas Gioacchini watches his shot on goal go into the net to score against Sporting Kansas City in the second half of a game at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
City SC midfielder Celio Pompeu, right, and forward Tomáš Ostrák celebrate after teammate Indiana Vassilev scored against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark.
St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell waves to fans after wining a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
City SC forward Nicholas Gioacchini acknowledges cheering fans as he is substituted out of a game against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark.
St. Louis City SC forward Nicholas Gioacchini reacts to missing an opportunity to get a shot on goal during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC midfielder Indiana Vassilev takes a shot on goal and scores in the second half of a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC forward Nicholas Gioacchini (11) reacts to not getting a shot off on goal while he leaps over Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh (22) during a game at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC defender Kyle Hiebert (22) challenges Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi (8) for possession of the ball during a game at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC defender Lucas Bartlett reacts to being fouled during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
City SC defender Kyle Hiebert hugs midfielder Eduard Löwen after Löwen scored a penalty kick in the first half of a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
City SC fans celebrate as midfielder Eduard Löwen draws a penalty-kick call against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark. He scored the penalty kick.
St. Louis City SC defender Lucas Bartlett looks for an open teammate to pass to during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC midfielder Célio Pompeu, center, heads a ball to a teammate during a game against Sporting Kansas City at CityPark stadium on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Photo by Michael Clubb, mclubb@post-dispatch.com
City SC midfielder Indiana Vassilev, right, vies for possession of the ball against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark.
City SC coach Bradley Carnell acknowledges fans after winning a game against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at CityPark.
Michael Clubb
Photographer
St. Louis City SC rolled past Sporting KC on Saturday night despite still playing without injured leading scorer Klauss.
The St. Louis City SC vs. Sporting KC soccer rivalry is good. It smokes and sizzles. It's much juicier than the tired BBQ trope.