San Diego FC to debut against LA Galaxy on February 22
- San Diego FC, the 30th team in Major League Soccer, will debut against LA Galaxy in Carson during the league's opening weekend.
- The club's first home match is scheduled for March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley against St. Louis City SC.
- The establishment of San Diego FC reflects the growing interest in soccer in the U.S. and showcases the involvement of diverse ownership.
In the United States, Major League Soccer announced that the expansion team San Diego FC will debut against LA Galaxy during its opening weekend on February 22-23, 2025. This marks the team's entry into the league as the 30th franchise. The announcement also revealed that San Diego FC's first home game will take place at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1, 2025, against St. Louis City SC. The club recently appointed Mikey Varas as head coach, who previously served as interim coach for the United States national team. The ownership group includes Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, pioneering Native American involvement in professional soccer. San Diego FC has signed notable players, including Mexican star Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano, and will participate in the MLS expansion draft on December 11 to select up to five players from current MLS teams, alongside holding the first overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft on December 20. These decisions reflect the team's ambitions to build a competitive roster in its inaugural season in the league.