Photos: St. Louis City SC defeats Nashville

St. Louis City SC defender Jaziel Orozco moves the ball against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC defender Jaziel Orozco, right, midfielder Marcel Hartel, center, and midfielder Alfredo Morales hug after a goal against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Buerki yells directions during match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC defender Jaziel Orozco moves the ball against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Marcel Hartel takes a shot against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Klauss moves the ball guarded by Nashville SC defender Wyatt Meyer, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Klauss, left, celebrates a goal with midfielder Eduard Lowen during a match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Klauss celebrates a goal during a match against Nashville SC , Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC defender Jaziel Orozco and midfielder Marcel Hartel hug after a goal against the Nashville SC on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park.

St. Louis City SC forward Klauss celebrates a goal with midfielder Eduard Lowen during a match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Klauss celebrates a goal during a match against Nashville SC , Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Tomas Ostrak moves the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC interim coach David Critchley waves after a win against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek slides for the ball against St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC defender Akil Watts and Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios move for the ball during a match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC interim coach David Critchley walks the pitch after a win against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher takes a shot defended by Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Brendan Hoegemeier of St. Louis waves a flag before a match between St. Louis City SC and Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Buerki saves a Nashville SC penalty kick, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis. The penalty kick was replayed.

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher moves the ball defended by Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC defender Jack Maher, who grew up in Caseyville, Ill., and played at Althoff High and with the St. Louis Scott Gallagher soccer club, moves the ball during a match against St. Louis City SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher reaches for the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Klauss goes up for the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Mykhi Joyner and Nashville SC defender Wyatt Meyer battle for the ball during a match, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Buerki dives for Nashville SC penalty kick, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC celebrates a goal during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Mykhi Joyner drives the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Mykhi Joyner moves the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC supporters cheer during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC supporters wave flags during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Mykhi Joyner and Nashville SC defender Andy Najar move for the ball over Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios during a game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC defender Andy Najar moves for the ball defended by St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Marcel Hartel looks to pass during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis, a graduate of Chaminade College Prep, cools off during warmups before a game against St. Louis City SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC team pet Petey shakes on the field before a match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Tomas Ostrak passes the ball during a match against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC team pet Petey walks the field before a match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Alfredo Morales moves the ball during a match against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Fans watch a match between St. Louis City SC and Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Buerki watches the game against the Nashville SC near midfield, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Sang Bin Jeong moves the ball during a game against the Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis, a graduate of Chaminade College Prep, inbounds the ball during a game against St. Louis City SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Tomas Ostrak and Nashville SC midfielder Gaston Brugman battle for the ball, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Eduard Lowen drives the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Sang Bin Jeong moves the ball during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC defender Wyatt Meyer moves the ball during a game against St. Louis City SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Mykhi Joyner signs the jersey of Avi Dunseth of University City after a match against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC fans cheer during a game against Nashville SC, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis, a graduate of Chaminade College Prep, warns fans before warmup kicks, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.