In soccer, effective communication is vital for victory, since successful execution of the game plan hinges on mutual understanding. For St. Louis City midfielder, Rasmus Alm, the signing of right-back Tomas Totland marked a pivotal moment. This move facilitated cohesion, boosted Alm’s comfort in St. Louis, and laid the foundation for their on-pitch partnership and off-pitch friendship.
Alm reflected on their partnership after a triumphant 1-0 victory against Austin FC, “It’s easy when he’s a Norwegian because we can speak our own language… He’s a good player and a good person as well. So it’s easy to play with him.”
With their rapport established, Alm and Totland demonstrated their synergy in the 57th minute of a tense match against Austin FC. As St. Louis City pressed for a breakthrough, Alm received a pinpoint pass from Totland, threading through the defense with precision. With a flick of his foot, Alm found …