Red Smoke Rising: A St. Louis CITY SC Podcast
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Red Smoke Rising is your go-to source for the passion and analysis that fuels St. Louis CITY SC soccer! Step inside the supporters' section with hosts Jake, Jeremy, and Tom each episode as they provide:Tactical breakdowns and match analysis from a fan-first perspectiveIn-depth previews and post-match reviews that go beyond the box scorePlayer movement updates and lineup debates that spark real discussionLooks into CITY2 and CITY Academy that you won't find anywhere elseSpecial guest hosts and community spotlights that elevate the CITY fan experienceWhether you’re a diehard in the North End or a newcomer still learning the game, Re...
Episodes
6 Goal Galaxy Onslaught Sets Stage for Potential Record Breaker | Red Smoke Rising; October 13, 2026
The red smoke rises as does our collective spirits after St. Louis City tears a hole in the fabric of the Galaxy. We look at quite possibly the most dominating performance in CITY history, and then we look ahead to the Vancouver Whitecaps and Minnesota United games later this week, plus a preview of CITY2's playoff hunt, which kicks off on Friday...all this on Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
BOHFS Bounced From Open Cup - St. Louis CITY Welcomes Back Klauss | Red Smoke Rising October 6, 2026
The red smoke rises as we are back from the international break, and so is St. Louis CITY. We're preparing for a Joao Klauss reunion ahead of Sunday night's home match with LA Galaxy. We'll take a quick look at the Red Bull New York game but more importantly, look at what is driving St. Louis's nearly historic unbeaten streak. Plus, we'll discuss the Open Cup...but not the match you're thinking of as St. Louis played host to an Open Cup-related match this past weekend. Alen Bradaric and Brian Bement join us to lead off this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis City Crushes Colorado And Goes Tarps Off Vs. Toronto | Red Smoke Rising September 22, 2026
The red smoke rises as St. Louis CITY fans beat the heat by taking our tarps off while the club beats the snot out of two opponents twice last week. We'll look at what went right against Toronto FC and in Colorado, how Fallou Fall has fared in his return to the lineup, and CITY2 wrapping up their regular season in dismal fashion...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Next Stop: Open Cup
The red smoke rises and Rafa Navarro is the real deal, as he now has a brace of braces in his short time in St. Louis CITY red. Chris Gebhardt from STL Soccer News joins us as we look back at the 4-2 win over Minnesota United, which followed a disappointing 2-2 draw at Portland Timbers. St. Louis CITY 2 played an afternoon matinee Monday against Timbers 2. And of course, we'll preview arguably the biggest match in St. Louis CITY history: the Open Cup Semifinals at Colorado Rapids...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising! #STLRising #AllForCITY #MLS Proudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/ Follow Red Smoke Rising on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/ X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis City SC Dominates Whitecaps On Their Own (Bad) Turf | Red Smoke Rising, September 8, 2026
The red smoke rises and the MLS is officially on notice, as St. Louis City extends their improbable 4-month unbeaten run with an even more improbable demolition of the best team in the Western Conference. We look at what worked against Vancouver, the debuts of Rafa Navarro and Damion Downs, assess the transfer window that was, City 2 completing a season sweep of Swope Park, and a peek at Portland Wednesday night...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.socialWatch Red Smoke Rising - YouTubeListen - Spotify - Apple - Amazon - Podcast IndexRSS Feed - https://media.rss.com/red-smoke-rising/feed.xml
Rafa Navarro AND Damion Downs to St. Louis CITY, Here We Go?! | Red Smoke Rising, September 1, 2026
The red smoke rises and so are eyebrows in the soccer world as St. Louis City is closing in on a DP 9...AND another 9 with US Men's National Team experience. We look at how Rafa Navarro could be the perfect fit in Yoann Damet's system, how Damion Downs is an intriguing roll of the dice, how this all was welcome after a disappointing drop of points against Dallas, and because we have to, another middling St. Louis City 2 performance...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis City Selling Edu Lowen To San Jose Amid Unbeaten Run | Red Smoke Rising, August 25, 2026
The red smoke rises and so does the drama for St. Louis City Sc during this transfer window. Amidst a prolific unbeaten run, Diego Gigliani and the front office continue the purge of Lutz Pfannenstiel's darlings for yet another underwhelming return. We look at Edu Lowen's sale to San Jose, the bounceback win over high-flying Houston, a look ahead to Sunday Night Soccer against FC Dallas, an opponent that seems to alway gives us trouble, and an underwhelming CITY2 performance this past weekend...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.socialWatch Red Smoke Rising - YouTubeListen - Spotify - Apple - Amazon - Podcast IndexRSS Feed - https://media.rss.com/red-smoke-rising/feed.xml
St. Louis CITY Makes It 10 Unbeaten Ahead of Sporting KC Derby | Red Smoke Rising, August 18, 2026
The red smoke rises and no Hartel, no problem? As St. Louis CITY makes it 10 unbeaten, we look at the sudden resurgence of the likes of Simon Becher and Conrad Wallem in the 3-1 San Jose win, plus a look ahead to our Derbycue in kansas in less than 24 hours after this show's recording. We'll look at the work in the transfer market left to be done, plus get you up to date on CITY2...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.socialRSS: https://media.rss.com/red-smoke-rising/feed.xml
Hartel Seen in Hannover As St. Louis City SC Hits Halfway Point | Red Smoke Rising, August 11, 2026
The red smoke rises and the curtain falls on the Marcel Hartel Era in St. Louis. We'll discuss his impending move to Hannover 96 and what may or may not have led up to it with all three hosts of the St. Louis City Boys Podcast! Plus a look at St. Louis CITY at the halfway mark, a preview of this weekend's road tilt in San Jose, and our weekly CITY2 update... all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Marcel Hartel to Leave St. Louis CITY for Hannover 96? | Red Smoke Rising, August 4, 2026
The red smoke rises and we're dealing with some stuff this week, including Marcel Hartel's future with the club. Is it time to move on from our best player? Can we even read too much into his limited minutes Saturday? St. Louis CITY struggles to break down a low block...stop me if you heard that before...against Real Salt Lake. We'll look at the drab draw Saturday a CITY2 win...for once...and we'll take YOUR questions on where CITY stands at the halfway point...all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis CITY Survives Colorado Rapids Grind at Season's Midpoint | Red Smoke Rising, July 28, 2026
The red smoke rises and the good times keep on rolling, albeit this time with a bit of a struggle! A double dose of Tomas helps St. Louis survive a bunkering Colorado Rapids team. Is St. Louis for real as we have hit the season's midpoint? Plus a look ahead to Real Salt Lake this Saturday and a bit of an autopsy on CITY2 and the Academy system, after questions are raised about STL CITY's player development. All this and more on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.socialWatch Red Smoke Rising - YouTubeListen - Spotify - Apple - Amazon - Podcast Index
St. Louis CITY Dines On Derbycue Win And Signs 2 Attackers! | Red Smoke Rising, July 21, 2026
The red smoke rises and we are still dining on our Derbycue leftovers. We look back at the big rivalry win over kansas, but more importantly...St. Louis plays again a little over 24 hours after this episode AND late breaking news as CITY adds not 1, but 2 new attacking players! All this and more on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerisingWatch Red Smoke Rising - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsRSS Feed - https://media.rss.com/red-smoke-rising/feed.xml
St. Louis CITY Awaits Sporting Kansas and Potential Signings | Red Smoke Rising, July 14, 2026
The red smoke rises and we learn how to podcast all over again as the World Cup break has come to an end. We will preview the Sporting Kansas match this Thursday night, we'll discuss an underwhelming transfer window so far, look at what all Corey Wray and the Front Office of Alignment have to do, and discuss just what the hell has happened to CITY2 during the break. All this and more on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.socialWatch Red Smoke Rising - YouTubeListen - Spotify - Apple - Amazon - Podcast IndexRSS Feed - https://media.rss.com/red-smoke-rising/feed.xml
Fallou's On Fire As Cedric Teuchert's Time Expires | Red Smoke Rising, May 26, 2026
The red smoke rises and we march into the darkness that is the World Cup break with three more points and a lot to be excited about. Fallou Fall comes up big for St. Louis as Austin falls completely flat. The Cedi Teuchert Era in St. Louis is over, and we look ahead to a summer of change upon us. And CITY2 breaks their losing streak while the U-19s see some action in the MLS Next Cup. All this and more on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Big Ben Lundt Comes Up Clutch As St Louis CITY Advances in Open Cup | Red Smoke Rising, May 20, 2026
The red smoke rises and we are going where no St. Louis CITY club has gone before! Big Ben Lundt and Dante Polvara etched their names into CITY lore by coming up big as CITY defeats Houston Dynamo in penalties to advance to the semifinals! We break down the game, look at how the DC result Saturday might have been a harbinger of things to come, we preview our final pre-World Cup game against Austin this Saturday, and wonder what the hell has happened to CITY2 lately...all this on Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Sang-bin Steals One For St. Louis CITY SC As Heung-min & LAFC Loom | Red Smoke Rising, May 12, 2026
The red smoke rises and we are BACK as Tom and Jeremy return to the mic and is St. Louis CITY back after a shock road win in Colorado? We look at the win that was and discuss just how lucky we might have been. Plus, Diego Gigliani admits that we need to sign a striker, CITY2 stumbles against Houston Dynamo and, oh by the way, we play a MLS game less than 24 hours after going live for this very show! All that on this edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: / redsmokerising X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Damet Plays With Fire Against Quakes Ahead of Chicago Fire Match | Red Smoke Rising, April 28, 2026
The red smoke rises and so do questions over whether we are playing with fire, and not just the Chicago version. We will preview the Open Cup match Wednesday night with special guest Nick from the Feed The Fire podcast. Then, is Yoann Damet playing with fire with his personnel choices? A look back at not just a disappointing San Jose match and also a triumphant CITY2 win over Ventura County, and does David Critchley's personnel choices foreshadow some lineup choices for Chicago? All that on this episode of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Shambles in Seattle As St. Louis CITY Soundly Defeated | Red Smoke Rising, April 21, 2026
The red smoke rises and so did the bile in our stomachs and into our throats Saturday as we watched Seattle run away with a 4-1 win. Is lineup stability a good thing or does Yoann Damet need to make some changes? Can he even make changes that would matter with the lack of depth at striker and wingback? Edu Lowen returns and makes an impact, but where will he be making that impact? Is Palmer Ault the best striker in this organization as CITY2 continues to be full steam ahead? All that and more on this episode of Red Smoke Rising.#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: / redsmokerising X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
A Draw With Dallas Ahead Of Open Cup Tea With Tulsa | Red Smoke Rising, April 14, 2026
The red smoke rises and it’s deja vu all over again, as St. Louis CITY gets a road point via a 1-1 draw. But why does this one feel disappointing? We’ll sip on the Texas Tea and look at what went right and what went wrong in Dallas, plus we’ll preview Wednesday night’s Open Cup match with Tulsa Mario from FC Tulsa’s 918 Brigade and Outsiders podcast, a look at CITY2’s unbeaten run, and an early gander at Seattle this coming Saturday.#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
McSorely Rescues Point For St. Louis CITY at NYCFC | Red Smoke Rising, April 7, 2026
The red smoke rises as St. Louis CITY rescues a point in an ugly match in the Empire State. We talk about the heroics of not just Brendan McSorely at NYCFC, but also a very valiant defensive effort, Tom gives his thoughts on the away day in New York, St. Louis has a fresh Open Cup opponent next week, and we take a look ahead at FC Dallas next weekend with special guest host Steve from CITY SC Report!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Hartel's Heartstopper Seals 1st St. Louis CITY Win in Damet Era | Red Smoke Rising, March 24, 2026
The red smoke rises as we FINALLY get to talk about a St. Louis CITY win in the Yoann Damet era! We explore what went right against the Revs and maybe some things that could still be improved upon as we have hit our first bye week of the season. Plus a mixed bag Sunday for CITY2 as some big names got some reps in but it didn't result in the big kaboom we thought. And we have a special guest with us this week: Cole Sutton from Inside CITY Limits! #STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
LAFC Blanks St. Louis CITY Again As New England Revs Invade | Red Smoke Rising, March 17, 2026
The red smoke rises as a scoring epidemic continues to plague St. Louis CITY SC. Jeremy, Jake, and SPECIAL GUEST HOST Ethan Thornton from STL City Boys discuss the continued scoring woes and what is and isn't working with Yoann Damet's setup. Plus, should we take the New England Revs lightly? And is Palmer Ault ready to lead St. Louis CITY2 to glory...or maybe ready for some big club time?#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast is located exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
STL CITY Scoreless Against Seattle, CITY 2 Rolling, and LAFC Preview! | Red Smoke Rising, March 10, 2026
The red smoke rises after another scoreless game for St. Louis CITY. We look back at a blown chance at points against Seattle, look ahead to a tough test with LAFC, and clean our palates with another great CITY2 game.#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast is located exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
San Diego's Wakeup Call To St. Louis CITY SC and Sounders preview | Red Smoke Rising, March 3, 2026
The red smoke rises on a reality check on the Yoann Damet Era in St. Louis. Is San Diego just that good? Doe Simon Becher have the yips? And is Jaziel Orozco the best center back we have? Plus a preview of an equally daunting home foe in Seattle Sounders and a palate-cleansing look at CITY2's romp over the blue folks from kansas. Oh, and Tom and Jake are back!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! / @stlsoccernews Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: / redsmokerising Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis CITY/Charlotte FC recap and San Diego FC preview | Red Smoke Rising, February 24th, 2026
The red smoke rose on a brand new season and St. Louis ends up with a share of the spoils against a very potent Charlotte FC squad. Jeremy, Special Guest Host Erik from the South End Supporters Podcast, and guest Chris Gebhardt from STL Soccer News discuss what worked Saturday, what still needs to be improved on, and a look ahead at San Diego FC. And yes, we'll talk about Josh Sargent, too.Proudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast is exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Fleur De Noise And New Toys | Red Smoke Rising, February 17th, 2026
The red smoke rises on a new season for St. Louis CITY! We'll talk to Zack of Fleur de Noise to discuss the recent banner controversy as well as preview some new chants in the North End in 2026. Plus, do we have our Joao Klauss replacement? How difficult is St. Louis' early season schedule? What can we expect from Charlotte FC on Saturday? And the boys give us some bold predictions for 2026.#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
LIVE from Pat Connolly Tavern! | Red Smoke Rising, February 10th, 2026
The red smoke rises and our hosts find themselves LIVE at Pat Connolly Tavern for their first ever live, in-person show! We'll be giving you a FIRST LOOK at the new St. Louis CITY SC away kits for 2026-2027, our reactions to Saturday's preseason win, Lukas MacNaughton apparently earning himself a roster spot, and live questions from our guests at Pat's! #STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis CITY's Joao Klauss Leaving For LA Galaxy | Red Smoke Rising, January 27, 2026
The Red Smoke rises…and the curtain falls on the Joao Klauss Era in St. Louis…………that was a moment of silence but we’ll have much more to discuss on Klauss and where St. Louis’ attack goes without him…plus ACTUAL LEFT BACK DEPTH...two rumored new inbound signings…a mixed bag of a preseason game with RBNY…and a preview of the new, younger St. Louis CITY 2…all on this edition of Red Smoke Rising..#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/X: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
St. Louis CITY Begins Roster Shakeup Ahead of 2026 Season | Red Smoke Rising, January 13, 2026
Conrad Wallem returning in a permanent transfer? Does St. Louis CITY finally have an honest to goodness 6? Move over Christian Olivares, it's Colin Welsh time? The preseason schedule is out! And how about some.lovr for Eddie Niles! Tom, Jeremy, and Jake are ready to discuss in a SUDDENLY EVENTFUL preseason edition of Red Smoke Rising!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Is Damet Da Guy For St. Louis CITY?
MLS Free Agency has opened and the Superdraft looms, and St. Louis CITY finally has a head coach! Tom and Jeremy discuss all that plus present their holiday wishlists and a sneak peek of potential realignment. Proudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! youtube.com/@stlsoccernews.Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerisingWhere The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
The Times Are A'Changin
Will St. Louis CITY finally hire a new head coach already? Will MLS' schedule shift be the wintery nightmare some people think it will be? And how will MLS screw over St. Louis in its new divisional alignment?Proudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! youtube.com/@stlsoccernews.Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerisingWhere The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
The Kickoff Episode & Talking CITY's New Sporting Director Corey Wray
St. Louis CITY SC has a new Sporting Director in Corey Wray, and #AllForCITY has a new podcast in Red Smoke Rising! Featuring "Soccer Zombie" Tom Franklin, Jeremy Clements, and Jake Henry, and powered by STL Soccer News!Proudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! youtube.com/@stlsoccernews.Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerisingWhere The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
OPEN CUP SPECIAL: BOHFS Owner/Manager Alen Bradaric, forward Brian Bement, and defender Cole Gerstenberger
BOHFS Owner/Manager Alen Bradaric joins us to preview their Open Cup match a little over a week from now with Union Omaha, and he's bringing some of his big guns in Brian Bement and Cole Gerstenberger to discuss the preparation for the game, the journey to get here, and whether or not they should seek loan help from St. Louis CITY for the game!TICKETS: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/DashboardBOHFS X: https://x.com/Bohfs_stlBOHFS Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bohfs_stl/Follow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Red Smoke Rising/STL Soccer News/City SC Report Pre-Season Crossover: Part 2!
Sorry for the delay! In part two of our crossover conversation, the guys talk about their MLS and CITY predictions for this coming season and more!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social
Red Smoke Rising/STL Soccer News/City SC Report Pre-Season Crossover: Part 1!
Crossover episode time! Steve and Joe from City SC Report invited Red Smoke Rising's Tom Franklin and STL Soccer News' Chris Gebhart to preview the 2026 season! In part 1 of a two part series, the four give a detailed breakdown of the roster we'll be seeing this season and more!#STLRising #AllForCITY #MLSProudly supported by The Pat Connolly Tavern! https://www.patconnollytavern.com/Note: The video portion of this podcast will soon be exclusively on the STL Soccer News YouTube channel. Subscribe to that so you can stay informed! https://www.youtube.com/@STLSoccerNewsFollow Red Smoke Rising on:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/redsmokerising/Xwitter: https://x.com/redsmokerising/Where The Skies Are So Blue: https://bsky.app/profile/redsmokerising.bsky.social