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San Diego FC Triumphs in Playoff, Lozano's Return Looms

10/28/2025

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Lozano's Playoff Absence

San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 in its inaugural MLS playoff match, with star Hirving Lozano absent after a locker room incident.
Coach Mikey Varas said Lozano's return could be imminent, citing his positive attitude in training.
Lozano has nine goals and ten assists this season and attended the match in street clothes as the series continues November 1 in Portland.

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San Diego FC Advances

San Diego FC earned its first playoff appearance after a record-breaking season with 19 victories and 63 points, the highest for a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team.
The club aims to become the first expansion side to win the MLS Cup since 1998.
The academy on Sycuan tribal land offers scholarships to student-athletes, marking MLS's first such program and developing local talent.

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Lozano's Playoff Absence

San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 in its inaugural MLS playoff match, with star Hirving Lozano absent after a locker room incident.
Coach Mikey Varas said Lozano's return could be imminent, citing his positive attitude in training.
Lozano has nine goals and ten assists this season and attended the match in street clothes as the series continues November 1 in Portland.

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