World Cup warmup game sparks excitement for St. Louis Bosnians
For many Bosnian children, their first gift is a soccer ball. “Because they’re introduced to the game at such a young age, they often develop a deep love for the game, and as they grow older, that love frequently evolves into a lifelong passion for the sport,” said Elvir Kafedžić, St. Louis City 2 assistant […]
Elvir Kafedzic’s journey from Bosnian War refugee to St. Louis City SC assistant coach
In 2020, Elvir Kafedzic was tasked with helping St. Louis City SC build its academy teams from the ground up. His title was sporting consultant. Kafedzic‘s responsibilities included long hours watching film and scouring every inch of St. Louis for local soccer talent night after night with City SC sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel and other staff. “We were going to hundreds of high school games, trying to watch as […]
At Home on the Pitch: Elvir Kafedžić has Always Found Comfort in Soccer
From War-Torn Bosnia to Berlin to St. Louis, Elvir Kafedžić has always found comfort in the game of soccer The Gateway Arch, Anheuser-Busch, mouth-watering barbecue….there are plenty of things that out-of-towners tend to associate with St. Louis, but a bustling Bosnian community isn’t always one of them. As of 2013, there were 70,000 Bosnians in […]