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San Diego FC Clinches MLS Playoff Berth in Inaugural Season After Scoreless Draw

The Western Conference leaders sit on 53 points, one behind Philadelphia in the Supporters' Shield race.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 23: Juan Mosquera #29 of the Portland Timbers controls the ball while defended by Luca De La Torre #14 of San Diego FC during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium on August 23, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The 0-0 home result against Portland delivered the point that sealed qualification in the club’s first MLS season and extended its unbeaten run to five matches.
  • Two Anders Dreyer finishes were overturned for offside after video reviews, shaping the scoreless outcome.
  • Recent arrivals featured, with loaned defender Leo Duru debuting off the bench and forward Amahl Pellegrino making a late appearance after a trade from San Jose for $300,000.
  • Winger Corey Baird started in his SDFC debut before exiting in the 41st minute with an apparent hamstring injury.
  • San Diego confirmed it waived defender Hamady Diop on Aug. 22, and the club visits LAFC on Aug. 31 before returning home in September.