San Diego FC Makes Key Moves in Expansion Draft

San Diego FC, the newest MLS expansion team set to debut in 2025, filled out its roster with significant moves during the MLS Expansion Draft. The club initially selected five players, including midfielders Jasper Löffelsend (Colorado Rapids) and Heine Bruseth (Orlando City), and defender Hamady Diop (Charlotte FC), but traded two selections—Thiago Andrade and Hosei Kijima—for future considerations and allocation money. These trades netted them $650,000 in general allocation money, part of which will be used to fund a 'starting center back'. San Diego also acquired goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos from Inter Miami and defender Chris McVey from D.C. United, further strengthening their squad. The team aims to build a competitive lineup around star signings like Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano and looks forward to unveiling its inaugural jersey and hosting fan events.