CITY vs Sounders preview & more Kyle Hiebert lore

·38 min·3 clips

How will St. Louis CITY SC test their defensive depth with club legend Kyle Hiebert out sick?

This episode previews St. Louis CITY SC's upcoming MLS match against the Seattle Sounders on March 15, 2025. Host Trevor Holloway is joined by regulars Cole Sutton, Mike Pinkley, and Jack Pinkley for the discussion. The group analyzes team news, predicts lineups, and shares score predictions for the home game at CITY Park. CITY is positioned 6th in the Western Conference, while Seattle sits in 8th ahead of the match. St. Louis holds an 0-4 record against Seattle, the only opponent they have faced multiple times without earning a point. Defender Joakim Nilsson participated in a portion of training, but the hosts believe he is still a couple of weeks from returning from a knee injury. Key defender Kyle Hiebert is out with an illness, which may test the team's defensive depth with players like Josh Yaro or Timmothy Bumgarner. Seattle is dealing with significant injuries after a midweek CONCACAF Champions Cup match; stars Paul Arriola and Jordan Morris left their last game with a knee ligament issue and a hamstring problem, respectively. The hosts debate the potential starting lineup, with consensus locks including goalkeeper Roman Bürki, defender Joakim Kessler, and wingback Tomas Totland. The midfield discussion centers on whether the pairing of Eduard Löwen and Chris Durkin will continue after a 3-0 win, or if Indiana Vassilev or Célio Pompeu could feature. The attack likely features Sam Adeniran and João Klauss, though the possibility of Klauss starting or being a super-sub is considered. Score predictions from the hosts vary: Cole predicts a 1-1 draw, Mike forecasts a 2-1 CITY win, Jack predicts a 3-0 victory, and Trevor also calls for a 2-1 win. One host argues that despite Seattle's absent attackers, CITY's defense will concede its first goal of the season, while another counters that this is not the game for a clean sheet to end. A memorable debate erupts over Kyle Hiebert's status, with one host labeling him a "club legend" and "one of the greatest players in St. Louis CITY history," while others jest about the difficulty of finding his jersey for sale. The group also briefly discusses the upcoming U.S. Open Cup round in May and provides an update on CITY2's match. The tone is casual and fan-oriented, featuring friendly banter and insider jokes among the hosts. The style is conversational and analytical, blending team news with speculative predictions. This episode will appeal to dedicated St. Louis CITY SC fans seeking a detailed, opinionated preview of the Seattle match and enjoying host camaraderie. Listeners looking for a formal, neutral match analysis or those uninterested in MLS may want to skip it.

As heard by us

A steady Seattle preview with roster questions and local match-day detail CITY fans can use.

Inside City Limits offers a grounded Seattle preview that balances team history, roster questions, and travel-day talk without losing its match-day purpose.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

You want a real read on CITY before Seattle arrives.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Inside CITY Limits