STLFC’s next scheduled home match in league play is Friday, June 2, against Toronto FC II.

“We’re going to do everything in our power to be ready by June,’’ Barry said. “ But again, that’ll depend on what we find after the flood water goes down.”

Like many along the Meramec, STLFC and St. Louis Scott Gallagher learned from the flooding in December 2015 and January 2016 to react quicker and more decisively this time around.

“We were as prepared as we possibly could have been,’’ Barry said. “The staff has done an incredible job and our neighbors in Fenton have been extremely helpful. We’re so far ahead of where we were last time, it’s unbelievable.”

While hoping to play as many games at home as possible, STLFC general manager Jeremy Alumbaugh said that playing road games in the Open Cup may work to the team’s advantage as the 2017 season progresses.

“One of the beauties of the Open Cup is giving teams from lower levels a shot at playing the so-called better teams,” he explained. “At some point in league play, we’re going to have to go on the road and win as a favored team, so if we have to do that in the Cup, hopefully it’s an experience we can learn and grow from.”