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Eduard Löwen scores late penalty as St. Louis City tops Sporting KC 3-2

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Eduard Löwen scores late penalty as St. Louis City tops Sporting KC 3-2

Summary

Eduard Löwen scored a penalty kick in the 86th minute, leading St. Louis City to a 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City on July 16, as MLS resumed after the FIFA World Cup break. St. Louis City initially took a two-goal lead with goals from Jeong Sang-bin and Marcel Hartel but saw it narrowed by a long-range strike from Sporting KC's Capita Capemba and an equalizer from Dejan Joveljić. The win improves St. Louis City's record to 5-6-4, while Sporting KC drops to 3-10-2. Next, Sporting KC will host Minnesota United, and St. Louis City will visit Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Löwen scored his second goal of the season on a penalty kick.
•St. Louis City led 2-0 before Sporting KC equalized.
•The victory marks St. Louis City's fourth win in five matches.
•Ben Lundt started in goal for St. Louis City with no saves.
•Sporting KC will face Minnesota United next.

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3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Eduard Löwen's late PK goal sends St. Louis City past Sporting KC 3-2 as MLS resumes

What they're saying

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Eduard Löwen scored on a late penalty kick to lift St. Louis City to a 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Thursday night as the MLS resumed play following a nearly eight-week break for the FIFA World Cup. Löwen scored for the second time this season to put St. Louis City (5-6-4) on top for good in the 86th minute after the club saw a two-goal lead evaporate. The PK was awarded after a hand-ball foul on Sporting KC defender Ethan Bartlow, who subbed into the match in the 75th minute.
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