Overview
- Sporting director Tyler Heaps said the club informed Lozano and his representatives that he is no longer part of the project and notified the rest of the squad.
- San Diego FC will pursue a resolution through a transfer or loan despite Lozano’s active contract, with officials calling a sale the preferred outcome.
- Heaps cited collective fit and training performance as key factors, while head coach Mikey Varas emphasized the decision reflected analysis of the entire season.
- Varas said Lozano accepted the decision professionally, as separate media reports described discipline concerns and a reported playoff-time altercation.
- No move has been finalized, and coverage has speculated on potential destinations—including a possible return to Liga MX or MLS interest—which remains unconfirmed ahead of the 2026 World Cup.