San Diego FC Stuns Defending Champion Galaxy in MLS Season Opener

The expansion team secured a 2-0 victory, marking a historic debut and exposing early challenges for the reigning MLS champions.

San Diego FC defeated the LA Galaxy 2-0 in their first-ever MLS match, played in front of a sellout crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Anders Dreyer scored both goals for San Diego, capitalizing on a defensive error and sealing the win in stoppage time with a counterattack goal.
The Galaxy struggled without key players Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsill, whose absences due to injuries highlighted gaps in the team's lineup.
New Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Mićović made key saves but was involved in a critical mistake that led to San Diego's opening goal.
The match underscored the parity of MLS, as the defending champions faced an early setback, with coach Greg Vanney calling the performance 'disjointed' and a 'wake-up call.'