San Diego FC defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round series, becoming just the third expansion team in MLS history to win its first playoff game in its inaugural season.

The team has already made its mark on the MLS record book this year, registering the most points of any team in its inaugural season.

San Diego FC shocked everyone by winning the Western Conference as an expansion team. However, the real test came in their first playoff match. Since the 1998 Chicago Fire won the MLS Cup in their first season the only expansion team to win even a single postseason game was Nashville in 2020.

In the opening game of a best-of-three series, San Diego FC defeated the Portland Timbers by a score of 2-1.

Lozano’s frustration was apparent in SDFC’s Sept. 27 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes. The following week, he started at Houston but was subbed at halftime for tactical reasons — viewed by some star players as the height of embarrassment — with SDFC trailing 1-0.

In the first playoff match in franchise history, San Diego FC (SDFC) came out with a victory over the Portland Timbers by a 2-1 score.

Here is the latest from the SDFC camp as they prepare for their first-ever playoff match. SDFC is dealing with some internal issues as

Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer score in the opening 30 minutes as SDFC takes first game of best-of-three series.

San Diego FC will host the Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday for Game 1 of Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, with tickets sold out and fans able to watch or listen from home or at local bars and restaurants.