In Episode 12, we break down St. Louis City SC’s frustrating 1-1 draw against FC Dallas, a result that felt a lot more like two points dropped than one point earned. City controlled long stretches of the first half, dominated possession, created chances, and still walked away stuck with another draw after a second-half defensive lapse punished them again.

We get into:

• Why this match felt completely different from the NYCFC draw
• City’s continued problem of failing to capitalize when they control the game
• The recurring second-half mental lapses that are becoming a trend
• Edelman’s rough giveaway, and his response with the assist on Baumgartl’s equalizer
• Why Teuchert keeps flashing in limited minutes, and why that only makes the lineup decisions more frustrating
• The ongoing questions around Becher, Cordova, and whether City has the right answer up top at all

Then we turn to Wednesday night’s U.S. Open Cup matchup against FC Tulsa.

We talk through:

• Why the Open Cup matters, especially in a city with St. Louis’ history in the tournament
• How Tulsa will treat this like their biggest game of the season
• Whether DaMet should rotate heavily and finally give more minutes to McSorley, Teuchert, Totland, Joyner, and the rest of the bench
• Why this should be a match City wins, and why that still doesn’t guarantee anything in a knockout setting

Bottom line:

City keeps collecting points, but the bigger questions are still hanging there. The attack still doesn’t feel fully solved, the subs still feel late, and the lineup choices still leave fans scratching their heads.

Now the Open Cup gives City a chance to build confidence, rotate smartly, and maybe finally give some of the hungry guys real minutes.

If you’re trying to figure out whether this team is building momentum or just treading water, this episode is for you.