Overview

• The club dismissed Mellberg after a 2-8-5 start in 15 matches, leaving St. Louis City with 11 points and 14th place in the Western Conference.
• Under Mellberg’s tenure, the team scored just 11 goals and conceded 20, ranking among MLS’s weakest offensive performances.
• David Critchley, who guided CITY2 to a 6-4-1 record in MLS NEXT Pro, will take charge of the first team on an interim basis.
• Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said the coaching change reflects a broader evaluation of performance metrics and adherence to the club’s style of play.
• St. Louis City hosts the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday as Critchley aims to spark an immediate turnaround.