SAN DIEGO FC NEWS

Austin FC vs San Diego FC: Prediction, preview and how to watch MLS matchday 5 A short-handed Austin FC squad faces the newest MLS team when it hosts San Diego FC on Sunday.

MARCH 21 • STATESMAN.COM

Latest injury means San Diego FC will be without 5 regulars for Sunday's match Marcus Ingvartsen suffered a leg injury in last weekend’s tie with Columbus

MARCH 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Marcus Ingvartsen - Out ten to twelve weeks Ingvartsen was replaced at halftime on Saturday against Columbus due to a leg injury, which was later diagnosed as a serious issue that will sideline him for 10 to 12 weeks, San Di...

Impact Ingvartsen will be sidelined for the next 10 to 12 weeks due to a leg injury. This is a big blow for the new franchise as he was a regular starter and a key attacking threat, scoring one goal in four games while creating three chances and taking 10 shots in that span. Alex Mighten will likely take his place in the frontline until Hirving Lozano returns.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Anibal Godoy - Called up by Panama Godoy has been called up by the Panama national team and is out for Sunday's match against Austin.

Impact Godoy is serving with Panama as they start their Nations League campaign, taking him away from his club. This will be a tough loss as he is a regular starter, with Onni Valakari as a possible replacement. He will hope to return to the club for their next contest against LAFC on March 29.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Paddy McNair - Serving with Northern Ireland McNair has been called up by the Northern Ireland national team and is not an option for Sunday's match against Austin.

Impact McNair has made the squad for Northern Ireland, taking him away from his club team for the time being. He has been a regular starter thus far, so this will force a change, with Ian Pilcher as a possible replacement. His next chance to return will be against LAFC on March 29.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC is undefeated in its inaugural season; so why is the club so frustrated? One month into its inaugural season, San Diego FC is, amazingly, undefeated. Major League Soccer’s n...

MARCH 16 • SACBEE.COM

Hirving Lozano - Improving from injury Lozano (hamstring) is improving, however was not an option for the 1-1 draw to Columbus, said head coach Mikey Vargas per Destino Deportivo

Impact Lozano has been improving from his hamstring injury, which means he could likely join the squad by the end of the month. he started twice for San Diego prior to his injury, assisting once for the team.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Records: Vancouver Whitecaps, St. Louis CITY, San Diego FC Make History In Stellar Starts Vancouver Whitecaps FC, St. Louis CITY SC and San Diego FC have gotten off to ideal starts in the 2025 MLS season.

MARCH 16 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Paddy McNair - Three shots Saturday McNair registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact McNair recorded a season-high three shots Saturday, recording one on target. He also created one chance on the attack. On the defensive end he won five duels, intercepted one pass and won one tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Anders Dreyer - Productive in Saturday's draw Dreyer registered three shots (two on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Dreyer had another productive outing Saturday, proving once again to be San Diego's best attacker. He recorded multiple shots on target for the third time this season and created multiple chances in his third consecutive match. He also added eight crosses, three accurate crosses and six corners in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De La Torre - Assists equalizer Saturday De la Torre assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact De la Torre's cross in the 69th minute set up Onni Valakari's header to tie the match at 1-1, his first goal contribution of the season. He also set season highs in chances created (three), crosses (five), accurate crosses (three) and corners (four). He played well on the defensive end too, winning two tackles, intercepting one pass, making one clearance and winning three duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Onni Valakari - Scores equalizer Saturday Valakari scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Valakari scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a header in the 69th minute which tied the match at 1-1. It marked his second consecutive match with a goal contribution, both of which have come off the bench. He finished the match with two shots on target and two duels won in his 45 minutes of action.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Dos Santos - Concedes once in draw Dos Santos made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Dos Santos conceded an early goal Saturday, a Max Arfsten strike in the 13th minute. His defense played very well outside of that, only allowing two other shots on target versus a strong Columbus attack. He faces a more favorable matchup Sunday at Austin FC, a side which has scored just two goals through four matches this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Historic: Onni Valakari scores San Diego FC's first home goal | MLSSoccer.com San Diego FC checked off another box of firsts in their 2025 MLS expansion season.

MARCH 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Deadspin | Onni Valakari gets equalizer as San Diego FC tie Columbus Crew Deadspin | Onni Valakari gets equalizer as San Diego FC tie Columbus Crew

MARCH 16 • DEADSPIN.COM

Onni Valakari gets equalizer as San Diego FC tie Columbus Crew Onni Valakari scored the first home goal in San Diego FC history in the 69th minute for a 1-1 tie against the short-handed Columbus Crew on...

MARCH 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Onni Valakari scores first career goal in MLS for San Diego in 1-1 tie with Crew

Onni Valakari scored San Diego FC’s first-ever goal at Snapdragon Stadium in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming up: Columbus Crew face San Diego FC for first time Columbus Crew return to MLS regular-season play following their elimination from CONACAF Champions Cup.

MARCH 16 • DISPATCH.COM

Guilherme Biro, Owen Wolff, Brad Stuver guide Austin to 1-0 victory over LAFC

Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro scored on a header off an early corner kick from Owen Wolff and Brad Stuver made it stand up in a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paddy McNair - In starting lineup Saturday McNair (undisclosed) is in the starting XI in Saturday's matchup versus Columbus Crew.

Impact McNair was dealing with some discomfort, though it wasn't enough to keep him out of action. The center-back has been active in the first three games of the campaign, averaging 4.0 clearances per match and earning two clean sheets over that period. He's expected to remain a regular member of the lineup over Ian Pilcher.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | San Diego FC confident entering matchup vs. Crew Deadspin | San Diego FC confident entering matchup vs. Crew

MARCH 15 • DEADSPIN.COM

Where to watch San Diego FC vs. Columbus Crew live stream, TV channel, start time for MLS Season Pass match | Sporting News Here's everything you need to know about San Diego FC vs. Columbus Crew, including TV channel and streaming options for the MLS 2025 matchup...

MARCH 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

San Diego FC confident entering matchup vs. Crew San Diego FC is not playing like an expansion club and as such is ready to go against one of the premier teams in MLS when they host the Col...

MARCH 15 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

San Diego FC Ready to Crack Down on Homphobic Chant for MLS Home Games After the chant was heard at San Diego FC’s home opener, the club has detailed a plan to discourage its future use

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM