2 Degrees of Separation
How New York City FC and St. Louis City SC Are Connected
CoachedJason KreisJason Kreis managed New York City FC (2015) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018).
Expansion DraftNiko GioacchiniNiko Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City SC from Orlando City SC in the 2022 expansion draft.
New York City FC connects to St. Louis City SC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, New York City FC links to Orlando City SC via coaching: Jason Kreis managed New York City FC (2015) and Orlando City SC (2016–2018). Finally, Orlando City SC links to St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: Niko Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City SC from Orlando City SC in the 2022 expansion draft.