Summary:
- San Diego FC stunned the defending champion LA Galaxy with a 2-0 away win in its first-ever MLS match.
- Anders Dreyer scored both goals, interrupting the Galaxy’s winning streak at home since October 2023.
- San Diego will play its first home game against St. Louis, SC, next week.
In a historic first soccer match, Major League Soccer’s newest expansion team stunned the Los Angeles Galaxy with a 2-0 road victory on Sunday, marking a dream start for the franchise.
Midfielder Anders Dreyer was the first to write his name into San Diego’s history books after scoring both goals of the night, securing a memorable win against the defending MLS champions.
Dreyer’s breakthrough moment arrived in the 52nd minute when, while capitalizing on a costly Galaxy turnover, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano set up the Danish playmaker for a clinical finish that goalkeeper Novak Mićović had no chance of defending.
San Diego continued to press, creating several promising chances, but Mićović responded with key stops to keep the scoreline tight. As the match was bearing to an end, the Galaxy finally began to find their rhythm, ramping up the pressure.
Nonetheless, San Diego’s defense stood form on its positions, with support from goalkeeper CJ dos Santos.
San Diego delivered the finishing blow with the match deep into stoppage time. A well-orchestrated attack saw forward Tomás Ángel deliver a composed assist to Dreyer.
The 26-year-old calmly scored his second goal of the night, sealing the club’s first-time win.
San Diego’s triumph was all the more remarkable considering the venue. The Galaxy had not suffered a single home loss at Dignity Health Sports Park throughout the entire 2024 season.
Their last home defeat had come over a year prior, on Oct. 21, 2023, in a Decision Day matchup.
Los Angeles entered the match as one of the league’s strongest sides, even without midfield star Riqui Puig, who remains sidelined with an ACL injury, and winger Joseph Paintsil.
Yet San Diego’s disciplined and energetic approach exposed vulnerabilities in the Galaxy’s game, leaving the home crowd stunned.
Heading into its inaugural season, San Diego FC wasn’t expected to make an immediate impact.
However, Sunday’s performance suggested otherwise. The team showcased many excellent qualities, from composure to tactical discipline, making a powerful first impression at the end of the evening.
San Diego’s next challenge comes at home, where the club will host St. Louis SC in its first-ever match in front of its own fans.
St. Louis, another recent expansion team, made waves in its 2023 debut season, setting up what promises to be an exciting showdown.
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