Seldom used by Orlando City in 2022. Made available in the Major League Soccer expansion draft. Didn’t even start two of St. Louis’ first three games. But then, Niko Gioacchini started and scored in the fourth and fifth games. He ascended. And he came to represent the spirit of St. Louis City SC. With No. 11 on his back and a chip on each shoulder, Gioacchini became an indispensable player — a factor. The striker exceeded expectations, played with unbridled pride and became ingrained in the community. He attended events at The Rep and even teammate Miguel Perez’s high school graduation. Gioacc…
