Overview

• San Diego FC midfielder Onni Valakari scored the team's first home goal in the 69th minute, equalizing the match against the Columbus Crew at Snapdragon Stadium.
• The draw marks San Diego FC's fourth consecutive unbeaten match, a rare feat for an MLS expansion team, matching St. Louis City's 2023 record start.
• Columbus Crew's Maximilian Arfsten opened the scoring in the 15th minute, becoming the first player to score in an SDFC home game.
• Columbus played with 10 men after Malte Amundsen was shown a red card in the 60th minute for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.
• San Diego FC's management successfully addressed discriminatory chants from their previous home game, implementing measures to promote inclusivity and civility among fans.