Things got heated in the Midwest as St. Louis CITY SC held its ground against Sporting Kansas City, trouncing the fabled MLS franchise 4–0 in front of over 22,000 fans.
Things felt “historical” between the teams, but Matchday 14 was the first time the squads have met so the on-pitch drama drew from cultural animosity between the states and their claims to American soccer history. Both clubs made the most out of their marketing departments with numerous videos adding gasoline barbs to the stoked embers of hooligan pride.
“[The boys] took it personal; what it means to St. Louis and what it…
