St. Louis CITY seek bounce-back against San Diego FC

With the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs fast approaching, St. Louis CITY SC can move closer to a top-four seed in the Western Conference when they host San Diego FC on Saturday afternoon.

How to watch & stream

Apple TV

When

Saturday, Oct. 31 | 3 pm ET/12 pm PT

Where

Energizer Park | St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis CITY SC

Standings

3rd in Western Conference
51 points (14W-9L-9D)

Last game

After embarking on an MLS-record 21-game unbeaten run across all competitions, St. Louis have lost some steam.

The 2026 US Open Cup champions are navigating a three-game losing streak in MLS, most recently falling 3-2 at home against the Portland Timbers.

Players to watch

Rafael Navarro: After joining St. Louis from Colorado Rapids this summer, the Brazilian striker has recorded 9g/4a in just nine starts.
Carlo Holse: A fellow DP forward who joined St. Louis this summer, the Dane has tallied 6g/3a on the year.
Daniel Edelman: St. Louis' midfield metronome scored the game-winning penalty in the US Open Cup final.
Timo Baumgartl: The German center back has started every match this season and leads the team in minutes played (2,880).

Need to know

With two regular-season matches remaining, head coach Yoann Damet's side trails FC Dallas by three points for the West's No. 2 seed. They're also level on points with fourth-place Houston Dynamo FC.

Can they catch Dallas while holding off Houston? That difference could prove crucial come the postseason.

San Diego FC

Standings

13th in Western Conference
35 points (8W-13L-11D)

Last game

San Diego's postseason dream ended on Wednesday night when they fell 4-1 at Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Onni Valakari scored a late consolation goal for the second-year club.

Players to watch

Anders Dreyer: The 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year has continued to shine during his second year stateside, leading San Diego in both goals (14) and assists (13).
Cédric Bakambu: The DR Congo international striker joined the Chrome-and-Azul following the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has netted four goals.
Onni Valakari: The Finland international has stepped up in midfield, registering 5g/9a this season.
Manu Duah: The No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft has developed into one of the league's top defenders and finished ninth in this year's 22 Under 22 Rankings.

Need to know

After a historic expansion campaign, highlighted by San Diego breaking multiple records and reaching the Western Conference Final, head coach Mikey Varas' side has encountered tougher sledding in 2026.

The Chrome-and-Azul were eliminated from postseason contention midweek and will look ahead to turning their fortunes around during the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.