San Diego FC’s Debut Season Ends With 3-1 West Final Loss to Vancouver

Overview

• The Whitecaps scored twice in the opening 11 minutes and added a first-half stoppage-time goal to take a 3-0 lead at Snapdragon Stadium.
• Brian White recorded a first-half brace, with the third goal arriving off Ali Ahmed’s cross.
• Substitute Chucky Lozano cut the deficit in the 60th minute when his long-range effort deflected in for San Diego.
• San Diego goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega was sent off with a straight red card for an outside-the-box foul, limiting any late push.
• Despite the defeat, coach Mikey Varas and fans lauded the year-one foundation after topping the West, with next season set to start February 21.