Weekend sports events bring thousands to St. Louis [Video]

ST. LOUIS — It was a big weekend for downtown St. Louis with Arch Madness and the home win for St. Louis CITY SC. Each event brought thousands of people downtown and thousands of dollars to the city.

A sold-out crowd of more than 22,400 soccer fans packed CityPark on Saturday for CITY SC’s inaugural home match.

“I feel like the whole community has been waiting such a long time,” CITY fan Ben Licari said. “So to be there at that moment when they finally come home is really a one-of-a-kind experience.”

The team won 3-1 against Charlotte FC.

“We need wins, and we’ll certainly take that win both on and off the field last night,” Washington University St. Louis Sports Business Director Patrick Rishe said.

But it was also a win for St. Louis.

“It’s good for St. …