St. Louis City head coach Yoann Damet emphasized that he has never felt worried this season as his team gears up to face the New York Red Bulls.
Initially struggling in the 2026 season, St. Louis now sits fifth in the Western Conference and could tie on points with second-place FC Dallas if they secure a victory over the Red Bulls.
In their previous game, St. Louis triumphed over Toronto FC 3-1, though they conceded a goal late in stoppage time. Additionally, they recently secured a spot in the U.S. Open Cup final.
The team is currently on an impressive 18-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, and Damet believes this performance has been brewing all season long.
“I see the same determination in these players since January,” Damet remarked. “Worry has never been a concern for us.
“What has mattered is our focus and preparation from day one. Every new day offers a chance to improve and ready ourselves for the next challenge.
“This week has been no different as we prepare for another crucial game in New York, and everyone is eager and committed to it.”
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— St Louis CITY SC (@stlCITYsc) September 28, 2026
On the other hand, NYRB is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference after two consecutive 1-0 victories against Columbus Crew and city rivals NYCFC.
Julian Hall netted the winner in the match against NYCFC, marking his tenth goal of the season and his fourth match-winning strike.
This matchup with St. Louis was originally set for Saturday but postponed due to bad weather.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
New York Red Bulls – Cade Cowell
With Hall unavailable due to his call-up to the national team, Cowell will aim to fill in for NYRB. The 22-year-old has scored twice this season and leads the team with six assists, second only to Emil Forsberg’s seven.
St. Louis City – Simon Becher
During their 16-game unbeaten streak, seven St. Louis players have five or more contributions, with Becher topping the list at nine (seven goals and two assists).
During this stretch, nine different players have netted decisive goals, with Tomas Totland being the only one to score multiple match-winners (including one own goal).
MATCH PREDICTION – ST. LOUIS CITY WIN
This game will mark St. Louis City’s 148th match in all competitions and 130th in the regular season, and it will be their inaugural encounter against the New York Red Bulls.
With their recent win against Toronto, St. Louis extended their unbeaten regular season streak to 16 matches (W11 D5), which ties NYRB’s 2016 record as the third-longest in MLS regular season history.
The only unbeaten runs that surpass this were FC Dallas’s 19 games in 2010 and Columbus Crew’s 18 in 2004.
NYRB has managed to win twice in a row for the third time this season against Columbus and NYCFC, but they’ve only achieved three straight victories in regular-season play once in the last three years, back in May 2025.
OPTA WIN PROBABILITY
New York Red Bulls – 27.3%
Draw – 22.7%
St. Louis City – 50%
Fan Take: This news is crucial for soccer enthusiasts as it highlights the evolving competitive landscape in MLS, with St. Louis City making significant strides in their debut season. Such matchups could shape the league’s narrative and introduce new rivalries, enhancing the excitement and engagement of fans.
Source: www.soccernews.com
