Goalkeeper: Saint Louis made one of the biggest moves of the offseason with the signing of former Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC goalkeeper Devala Gorrick, who earned USL All-League Second Team honors in 2016 after ranking in the top five for saves, save percentage, goals-against average and minutes a season ago. Gorrick is joined by former Rochester Rhinos goalkeeper Adam Grinwis, the 2014 PDL Goalkeeper of the Year, which should make for a strong tandem in net.

Defense: AJ Cochran is the lone holdover from Saint Louis’ defense, which conceded 44 goals in the regular season in 2016. Joining him is 2016 USL Cup champion Konrad Plewa, who arrives from the New York Red Bulls II, and experienced fullbacks Wes Charpie (Toronto FC II) and Matt Sheldon (Orange County SC). Academy player Aedan Stanley – who made one appearance for the side a season ago – could also be in the mix. Former Ocean City Nor’easters defender Ryan Howe and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville player Austin Ledbetter also enter their rookie seasons with the club.

Midfield: Saint Louis overhauled the center of the field, with 2014 USL Cup champions Octavio Guzman and Ivan Mirkovic reuniting with their former coach to provide a strong foundation in the defensive midfield. The side also brought in Sebastian Dalgaard, who recorded eight goals and five assists for OKC Energy FC over the past two seasons, and former LA Galaxy II midfielder Dragan Stojkov. A trio of midfielders are currently set to return in Chad Bond, Tyler David and Seth Rudolph, but the new guard will likely lead the way when the season starts.

Forward: With 2016 leading scorer Irvin Herrera sent on loan for the duration of this season, Saint Louis needed to restock its attack adequately, and in the signings of Jose Angulo and Christian Volesky may have done just that. The 2013 USL Most Valuable Player while he was with Pittsburgh, Angulo has scored 34 goals in three seasons in the USL, while Volesky recorded 18 goals over the past two years with the Rochester Rhinos. The combination of the two should provide the attacking bite STLFC needs.