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Saint Louis City SC looks to break losing streak in matchup with San Diego FC

Saint Louis City SC will try to stop a three-game losing streak when it hosts San Diego FC

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Remains absent from training Burki (head) was absent from Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's MLS clash against Portland Timbers after missing Saturday's encounter against Real Salt Lake, according...

Impact Burki remains sidelined after suffering a head injury that required hospital evaluation during the previous week. The Swiss goalkeeper was subsequently discharged and returned to the team hotel but was unable to feature against Real Salt Lake on Saturday. His continued absence from training raises doubts about his availability for Wednesday's encounter against Portland, although he has not officially been ruled out. Ben Lundt could continue between the posts if Burki remains unavailable, with his return dependent on further medical clearance.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team hotel Burki (head) has been discharged from the hospital and returned to the team hotel, according to Matt Baker of Flyover Footy.

Impact This is an encouraging step after Burki was taken to a hospital for evaluation following Wednesday's head injury. However, further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll be available this weekend to face Real Salt Lake on Saturday. If he's not available, Ben Lundt would be in line to take his place between the posts.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hospitalized after head injury Burki (head) was transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical evaluation and testing after sustaining a head injury during Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final against Colu...

Impact Burki suffered the injury after taking an opponent's knee to the head while attempting a one-on-one save, forcing him to leave Wednesday's match on a stretcher. The St. Louis captain was subsequently taken to a hospital for further evaluation, with the club confirming that he remains alert and in good spirits. The severity of the injury and his recovery timeline remain unclear, with further updates expected following medical assessments. Ben Lundt replaced Burki during the match and would be the likely option in goal if the Swiss goalkeeper is forced to miss additional time.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves match on stretcher Burki left Wednesday's US Open Cup final on a stretcher after taking a knee to the head on a one-on-one save, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burki's health has now become a serious concern for the club following this potentially significant in-match loss, as the goalkeeper had to be replaced immediately after the collision. Ben Lundt entered in goal for the rest of that match and is the direct replacement choice if the Swiss misses additional time. The exact severity of the injury is unknown for the time being.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three Burki registered seven saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Minnesota United.

Impact Burki recorded seven saves and a clearance but still conceded three. Burki has now recorded 16 saves and two clearances across the last four games, conceding five times. Next, he takes on Real Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

No saves required Burki kept a clean sheet without making a save during Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Burki had a quiet day at the office as he wasn't forced into a single save as St. Louis earned a point. The keeper has kept two clean sheets while allowing just two goals and combining for nine saves over his last three starts. St. Louis head to Minnesota on Saturday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Holse, St. Louis City beat Galaxy 6-2, tie MLS record for longest unbeaten streak at 20 games

Carlo Holse scored three goals in the first 21 minutes and had the second hat trick in club history to help St. Louis City beat the LA Galaxy 6-2 to extend their unbeaten streak ac...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Allows two goals Burki recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 6-2 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Burki did his part by making five saves, since his team was able to tally six goals and Galaxy only got two. The St. Louis City SC goalkeeper will now try to slow down a Vancouver Whitecaps team which has logged 61 goals through 28 MLS games this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in clean sheet Burki kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Wednesday's 3-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Burki helped St. Louis to all three points by shutting out the Red Bulls on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the first since July for the keeper as he's allowed three goals while combining for six saves over his last three starts. St. Louis take on the LA Galaxy in their next match October 11th.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Becher and Ostrak each score late in 2nd half, and St. Louis beats the Red Bulls 3-0

Simon Becher and Tomas Ostrak each scored late in the second half as St. Louis City SC beat the New York Red Bulls 3-0

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Concedes once in win Burki registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Burki was set to keep his first clean sheet since July 26 Saturday, but Theo Coreanu scored a header on the final play of the match to take it away. Still, it was a positive performance from Burki and the defense, securing two consecutive wins for the first time since July. Up next is another favorable matchup at New York Red Bulls, a side which has scored 34 goals through 26 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis City ups unbeaten streak to club-record 16 with 3-1 victory over Toronto

Carlo Holse, Tomas Totland and Simon Becher all scored to propel St. Louis City to a 3-1 victory over Toronto FC, extending a club-record unbeaten streak to 16

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Allows two in win Burki made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 4-2 win over Minnesota.

Impact Burki once again could do little to prevent the goals but the lack of saves once again haunted him from a fantasy perspective. The veteran A¿ has just eight saves against eight goals allowed over the last four starts and just clean sheets over 23 league starts, not exactly the numbers people want from their goalkeeper.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in draw Burki made one save and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Portland.

Impact Burki was got beaten once each half, with both goals coming off set-piece plays but what hurts the most from a fantasy standpoint is the fact that he had more goals allowed than saves made. With just two clean sheets over 22 starts and opponents scoring against him six times over the last three, the veteran goalkeeper doesn't look like a great fantasy pick right now.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in win Burki registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Burki made no more than two saves for the 10th time in 20 starts during the road win. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets over that span, though. He will now look to keep the momentum at Portland on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem score 4 minutes apart as St. Louis City beats the Whitecaps 3-1

Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem scored four minutes apart in the first half and St. Louis City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to extend its unbeaten streak to 13 games

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Makes four saves versus Dallas Burki had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Burki was active between the posts, but there was little he could have done to stop the opposition's goals during the draw. While it was his third straight game with multiple saves, he was beaten more than once for the first time in his latest nine MLS appearances. Up next is a difficult visit to Vancouver, who have recorded the third-most goals in the league this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Farrington's stoppage time goal rallies Dallas to 3-3 draw with St. Louis City

Logan Farrington scored in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time to rally FC Dallas to a 3-3 draw with St. Louis City

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Three saves for win Burki registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Burki stopped three of the four shots he faced during Saturday's win, doing enough to earn a narrow three points. The goalkeeper was excellent throughout the match and can keep his head held high as he proved to be a difference. Burki will next look to continue defeating Texas teams as he takes on Dallas on Sunday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Burki recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Burki registered two saves and also retained possession well with 33 passes. He has now recorded five saves and three clearances in the last three games and has conceded once in each of those last three games. Next, he takes on Houston Dynamo, who have won each of the last five games.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Burki had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Burki was responsible for three clearances and did not really need to intervene with saves as most of San Jose's shots carried little to no threat. He has now recorded four saves and four clearances across the last four games, conceding three times. Next, he takes on Sporting Kansas City, who have not scored a single time in the last three games and are bottom of the table.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once on Saturday Burki registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Burki conceded in the 60th minute, but his highlight was an incredible save pulled off in the 55th minute which racked up an xGOT of 0.89. Apart from that, he registered 14 passes and did not have a lot to do as St. Louis retained majority of the ball. Next, he takes on San Jose Earthquakes, who have netted thrice in the last three games and have not won a single game after the World Cup break.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in clean sheet win Burki recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Burki kept only his second clean sheet of the season, with both coming in his last four games. The keeper wasn't required to make any saves as the opposition were down to 10 men from the first half and didn't have much of the ball.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in return Burki (fitness level) made two saves and conceded one goal during Wednesday's 3-1 win over LA Galaxy.

Impact Burki returned to the team after missing the previous game and had a mostly calm outing. It looked like he was on his way to keeping his second clean sheet of the year but then he saw Troy Elgersma appearing unmarked in front of him to ruin his plans in the 86th minute. Despite the setback close to the final whistle, the veteran goalkeeper still has reasons to celebrate as he didn't allow multiple goals for a season-best fourth consecutive game.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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