San Diego FC intensely announced their presence in MLS on Sunday, beating the LA Galaxy 2–0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

In a game that will go down as in San Diego sports lore, San Diego FC pulled off a monumental 2-0 upset over the reigning Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Dignity Health Sports Park.

The San Diego Football Club defeated the reigning MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy, 2-0, in their first game, with Anders Dreyer scoring twice in the second half Sunday in Carson.

It makes sense that MLS teams were active globally during FIFA’s winter transfer window, because it occurs in the MLS offseason when clubs are busy building rosters. However, some international clubs in the thick of their seasons may be unwilling to part with players — which has helped spur increasing calls to shift the MLS season.

Here’s a rundown of what the league is, who plays in it, how to watch it and more as SDFC prepares to take on the LA Galaxy

San Diego FC is playing its first-ever MLS game this weekend in a primetime matchup that adds a new layer to the city's "Beat L.A." mantra. Why it matters: The historic game against LA Galaxy officially kicks off SDFC's 2025 inaugural season as the newest franchise in a league that's rapidly grown to 30 teams in 30 years.

San Diego FC is set to make its highly-anticipated regular season debut on Sunday with an away match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

The betting odds and our top pick for when LA Galaxy hosts San Diego FC in both team's 2025 MLS regular season opener.