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St. Louis Busch Seniors were an American soccer club based in St. Louis, Missouri. The club played at St. Louis Soccer Park and won the 1988 National Challenge Cup. [1]

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References

  1. Horneker, Justin. "A look at St. Louis' deep roots in the U.S. Open Cup". stlmag.com. Retrieved 14 February 2024.