San Diego FC Upsets Galaxy 2-0 in Season Opener

In a surprising start to the 2025 MLS season, the LA Galaxy suffered a 2-0 defeat against expansion team San Diego FC at Dignity Health Sports Park, marking the Galaxy's first home loss since October 2023. Anders Dreyer scored both goals for San Diego, capitalizing on a defensive error by Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic and defender Emiro Garces. The loss highlighted the Galaxy's struggles with missing key players from their championship-winning squad, which included injuries and trades impacting their attack. Despite a strong crowd of 25,224 and the celebration of their sixth MLS Cup title, the Galaxy's performance was deemed disconnected and ineffective by coach Greg Vanney. San Diego's goalkeeper CJ dos Santos recorded a clean sheet, showcasing strong defensive play throughout the match. As the Galaxy begin their title defense, they face the challenge of integrating new players to rebuild their momentum.