Issues in STL

1) Saint Louis is home to one of the United States' richest soccer histories. Some of the nation's greatest players and teams belonged to the Saint Louis area. After the late 80's, soccer virtually disappeared in Saint Louis. Many forgot about the cities great history with the sport too. While there have been many attempts to bring an MLS team to Saint Louis, none have been successful. Not having a professional team in the region brings shame to the history of soccer in Saint Louis. To learn more about the history of STL soccer and how to bring an MLS team here, there are many area coaches and former US National Team players to speak to. Bill Dause is a source as well as the coach for the Saint Louis women's team, AC St. Louis.

Why has there been a delay of the MLS to grant St. Louis a team when there is a facility, money, and a fan base throughout St. Louis?

2) There are many locations of culture throughout Saint Louis. From the successful athletic teams, to Forest Park and the Art Museum, there is a lot of culture in many different types throughout the St. Louis area. However, there is a lack of supporting to the Theater districts of St. Louis. The Fox Theater is the only major stage in all of St. Louis. There are other theaters in the area, such as the St. Louis Rep, but they lack support. Being home to one of the nation's greatest acting and musical theater programs at Webster University, one would think we would have the theater community to go along with that. In order to become an educated and powerful city in the United States the theater district of St. Louis needs to be supported and expanded. Good sources include current St. Louis actors and directs, as well as managers of the Fox, the Rep, and smaller theaters surrounding the area.