Soccer
San Diego FC have checked off another milestone in their historic debut season, becoming the first club to clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth after a 0-0 draw against the Portland Timbers on Matchday 30.
SDFC are looking to make MLS history on two fronts: breaking the expansion-season points record and becoming the first club to win the Supporters’ Shield during their inaugural campaign (best regular-season team).
With six matches remaining, the Chrome-and-Azul lead the Western Conference and trail the Philadelphia Union by a single point in the Shield race (53 points; 16W-7L-5D record).
Star players
Anders Dreyer has emerged as a Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidate and Newcomer of the Year frontrunner, posting a league-best 30 goal contributions (13g/17a). The club’s first-ever Designated Player, Mexico international winger Chucky Lozano (8g/8a), has more than delivered alongside him.
All-Star midfielder Jeppe Tverskov has been one of the league’s top No. 6s, while USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre has impressed in a return to his hometown.
San Diego have also committed to playing youngsters, reflecting their long-term vision for the club’s Right to Dream Academy. All the while, Mikey Varas has emerged as a Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year contender.
Can the Chrome-and-Azul continue their unprecedented inaugural season and become the second expansion side in MLS history to win MLS Cup in their first year?
PLAYOFFS??? PLAYOFFS??? LFGSD pic.twitter.com/0WWDFl14eZ
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) August 24, 2025
Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
MLS Cup presented by Audi will be played Dec. 6, while the playoffs begin Oct. 22 with Wild Card matches.
- Seeds 1-7 in each conference qualify for the Round One Best-of-3 Series.
- Seeds 8-9 in each conference qualify for the Wild Card matches.
- Seeds 10-15 in each conference do not qualify for the postseason.
All games can be watched on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
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