San Diego FC 2026 Season Preview

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·16 février 2026

San Diego FC 2026 Season Preview

By MLSsoccer staff

2026 Schedule

First game/home opener: Feb. 21 - 10:30 pm ET vs. CF Montréal
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Team Snapshot

San Diego FC defied all expectations during their 2025 MLS debut, setting expansion club records for points (63) and wins (19) before making the Western Conference Final.

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That success was largely fueled by Anders Dreyer, who tallied 19g/19a en route to MLS Newcomer of the Year and MLS Best XI honors. The Danish international was runner-up in Landon Donovan MLS MVP voting.

San Diego's sophomore campaign will likely come without Chucky Lozano. The Mexican star is not in their sporting plans, according to head coach Mikey Varas and general manager Tyler Heaps.

Key Signings

Bryce Duke: The creative midfielder lands at his fourth MLS club, hoping to fit into San Diego's possession-heavy style.
Wilson Eisner: After spending time with the San Jose Earthquakes, Eisner is competing for San Diego's starting right-back spot.
Lewis Morgan: The Scotland international attacker, who earned 2024 MLS Comeback Player of the Year honors, was acquired from Red Bull New York.

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Lewis is ready 😈
– vendredi 16 janvier 2026

Key Departures

Luca de la Torre: The USMNT midfielder’s loan from Celta de Vigo expired after the 2025 season. He's joined Charlotte FC on a permanent deal.
Franco Negri: The veteran Argentine defender has signed with Houston Dynamo FC.
Paddy McNair: The Northern Ireland international defender was transferred to EFL Championship side Hull City.