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Anders Dreyer Wins MLS Newcomer of the Year as San Diego FC’s Expansion Gamble Pays Off

Voters rewarded a debut defined by 38 goal contributions that delivered the Western Conference's No. 1 seed.

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Oct 26, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) collects a pass during the second half against Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Dreyer received 74% of the overall vote for Newcomer of the Year, including 72% from media, 69% from players, and 82% from club technical staff.
  • The Denmark international recorded 19 goals and 19 assists for 38 goal contributions, matching Sebastian Giovinco’s first-year total and ranking third all time for a single MLS season.
  • Only Lionel Messi surpassed his 2025 tally, finishing with 48 goal involvements for Inter Miami.
  • San Diego FC set expansion benchmarks with 19 wins and 63 points and claimed the Western Conference on goal difference.
  • The top-seeded expansion side is level 1-1 with the Portland Timbers in the first round, with a deciding Game 3 ahead, and Dreyer has one goal and one assist in the series as an MVP finalist after an All-Star season.