Published 09:39 IST, October 22nd 2024
San Diego FC Makes Splash in Soccer Scene: Inaugural Match at LA Galaxy in February 2025 in The MLS
San Diego FC captures attention in the soccer world with debut against LA Galaxy in February and home opener scheduled for March 1, creating excitement.
With its forthcoming MLS debut, San Diego FC is causing stir in the football scene. As the team's first game versus Los Angeles Galaxy in late February unfolds, supporters are humming with anticipation. It is a historic event. San Diego FC's first home game against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1 also looks to be a big event, thereby confirming the team's entry in the league. As the league's 30th team in the much-awaited 2025 season, football fans excitedly await the launch of San Diego FC as fixtures published and excitement grows.
San Diego FC will debut at LA Galaxy in late February with a home opener on March 1
The expansion San Diego FC will make its debut against the LA Galaxy in Carson during Major League Soccer’s opening weekend Feb. 22-23, the league announced Monday.
The exact date, as well as the rest of the MLS schedule, will be announced in December.
San Diego, the league’s 30th team, also learned Monday that its first home match will be March 1 against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley.
The club recently hired coach Mikey Varas, who most recently was interim coach of the United States national team. San Diego then signed Mexican star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano in June.
Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps will be able to select up to five current MLS players during the expansion draft on Dec. 11. The club also holds the first overall selection in the MLS SuperDraft on Dec. 20.
Besides Lozano, San Diego’s current roster includes forward Marcus Ingvartsen, midfielder Jeppe Tverskov, defender Paddy McNair, goalkeeper Duran Ferree and winger Alex Mighten.
San Diego is owned by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in a professional soccer team. The ownership group also includes San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado.
(With AP inputs)
Updated 09:39 IST, October 22nd 2024