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San Diego FC’s preseason goal fest signals big MLS impact

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MLS 2025 is getting closer and closer and the teams continue to prepare to face a season that promises to be exciting.

With major moves in the transfer market, clubs like Houston Dynamo, which signed Jack McGlynn by beating European competition, are gearing up to compete at the highest level.

And others like Minnesota United reinforcing their squad in the best possible way in the preseason, while the league continues to break records for investment and team valuation.

But the big news of the moment is the debut of San Diego FC, which has played its second preseason game with a spectacular performance.


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San Diego FC thrashes Sacramento Republic 6-0 in preseason

San Diego FC played its second official preseason match against Sacramento Republic, achieving a resounding 6-0 victory.

The team led by Mikey Varas made a great impression and showed that it will arrive in MLS with strength in its debut season.

The goals were scored by Chucky Lozano (2), Marcus Ingvartsen, Emmanuel Boateng, Alex Mighten, and Tomas Ángel, in a match where the team showed offensive, dynamic, and technically high-quality football.

One of the most outstanding players was Chucky Lozano, who scored two spectacular goals and made it clear that he would be one of the great figures of MLS 2025.

His impact on the team is immediate, and his quality will be key to San Diego FC’s aspirations in its first season.

A high-level official debut against the current champion for San Diego FC

The anticipation surrounding San Diego FC keeps growing, and even the official MLS website reflects this excitement.

The club will make its MLS debut on February 23 against LA Galaxy, the reigning league champions, in a match that promises to be a thrilling spectacle.

With a solid preseason and under the direction of Mikey Varas, San Diego FC is building a team with real ambitions to compete at the highest level since its first season.

The roster features big-name players and talented players looking to write a success story in MLS.

All signs point to San Diego FC being one of the most exciting teams in 2025, and with such a dominant start to the preseason, expectations are higher than ever.