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San Diego FC starts 2026 MLS season with 5-0 win

Photo courtesy San Diego FC Instagram
 
East County News Service
 
Feb. 22, 2026 (San Diego) — If Saturday night’s match at Snapdragon Stadium was any indication of the 2026 season, San Diego FC has no intention of experiencing a sophomore slump.
 
Behind efficient play and tactical dominance, and five different players scoring, SDFC opened its second Major League Soccer campaign with a 5-0 victory over CF Montréal.
 
Before a boisterous crowd of 25,412, SDFC picked up exactly it they left off after its historic 2025 inaugural season.
 
Saturday's tilt was a showcase of SDFC’s depth and collective strength. The scoring began in the 14th minute when defender Christopher McVey connected with a corner kick from forward Anders Dreyer, burying a header.

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