In JULY big soccer things HAPPEN in St. LOUIS!⁠ ⁠ 1979 - The MISL awarded St. Louis Steamers a franchise on July 31. The home opener on December 14, drew over 18,000 fans to the team's home field at the St. Louis Arena.⁠ ⁠ 1989 - The Storm came on the scene in 1989 and played through the 1992 season. They were apart of the MISL and played their home games at the St. Louis Arena. ⁠ ⁠ #MISL #StlSoccer #AmbushFamily #RiseAsOne