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February 21, 2025
Growing Excitement: SDFC vs. LA Galaxy Preview
Excitement grows over the inaugural match of the El Camino Real, which will take place on Feb 23, 2025. While the Galaxy are favored, San Diego is riding high off a recent dominant performance at the Coachella Valley Invitational.
Led by Anders Dreyer and Chucky Lozano, veteran DP's with a wealth of major league playing experience in Europe, a flood of goals ensued. Captain Jeppe Tverskov lobbed a long ball in transition to USMNT national Luca de La Torre, who deftly controlled the ball, outpaced the defenders and beat the keeper at point blank range. His experience in Eredivisie for Heracles and La Liga for Celta Vigo showed through brightly. Lozano made a nice goal, Dryer claimed a brace, Marcus Ingvartsen tallied his first goal and Boateng notched a thunderous penalty passed the keeper's outstretched arms. Confidence is high on both sides of the pitch, as both teams have something to prove on the opening day of the season. A rash of injuries leaves Galaxy without some of its major players, making the initial contest more interesting.
In partnership with Riptides, Independent Supporters Group of SDFC, the El Camino Real Trophy has been organized as a non-profit California Corporation. SDFC and fans are excited to compete against Galaxy. The winner will advance in the standings towards claiming the El Camino Real Trophy in 2025.
February 23, 2025
An Incredible Start: SDFC defeats defending MLS Cup Champions LA Galaxy
In an astounding upset, SDFC overcame the 2024 MLS Cup Winners, LA Galaxy, with an exciting 2-0 win. Headline star Chucky Lozano earned his first goal contribution, assisting Anders Dryer's first goal in the 52nd minute. Dryer stole the show with a last minute goal in extra time (assisted by Tomas Angél), to make this a true statement win and etch San Diego's name in the history books from the first game. In a packed stadium, thousands of fans from both teams cheered on their sides. The San Diego supporters showed up nearly 500 strong and carried the excitement and energy of the match through its entirety. The Galaxy fans, eager to celebrate their status of defending champions, found themselves questioning the start of the new season. Notably, Galaxy was missing big name stars Joseph Paintsil and Riqui Puig among other players. However, German international Marco Reus played 72 minutes and Gabriel Pec logged a full 90. The presence of these top players further elevates the achievement of the SDFC squad in their inaugural match.
Maya Yoshida captained the match for Galaxy and Jeppe Tverskov for San Diego.
The quest for the El Camino Real Trophy continues, with San Diego facing LAFC next on March 29th (in SD). Galaxy will face LAFC on May 18 in the first leg of the El Trafíco derby.
