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Lozano Excluded from San Diego FC Roster Amid Transfer Talks

2/25/2026

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Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano is not on San Diego FC's roster for the season opener.
Sporting director Tyler Heaps confirmed Lozano is not part of the club's plans, despite his past contributions, including a 2018 World Cup goal.
The decision followed a locker room altercation in October, prompting transfer talks for the 30-year-old.
If no agreement is reached by March 26, the transfer window, Lozano may continue training separately.

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Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano is not on San Diego FC's roster for the season opener.
Sporting director Tyler Heaps confirmed Lozano is not part of the club's plans, despite his past contributions, including a 2018 World Cup goal.
The decision followed a locker room altercation in October, prompting transfer talks for the 30-year-old.
If no agreement is reached by March 26, the transfer window, Lozano may continue training separately.