Overview
- The Mexico forward posted an Instagram apology accepting responsibility for his behavior and saying he is focused on helping the team.
- San Diego FC had separated him from the squad and left him out of the roster for the recent trip to Portland as a disciplinary measure.
- He has since returned to full training and appeared in practice footage, while coach Mikey Varas declined to guarantee him a starting spot against Portland.
- Reports attribute the incident to a verbal confrontation with Varas after Lozano was substituted at halftime against Houston on October 4.
- Lozano has 27 MLS appearances with 9 goals and 8 assists this season, as top-seeded San Diego opens its first playoff series against the Timbers on Sunday.