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Club América Beats San Diego FC 3-1 in Mexico LA Galaxy Secure Hirving Lozano Loan, Free DP Slot

8/7/2026

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Club América Victory

Club América beat San Diego FC 3-1 on August 6, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.
Brian Rodríguez opened scoring, with Érick Sánchez and Isaías Violante each adding a goal.
Luca Bombino scored San Diego’s lone goal in the 64th minute.
Club América outshot San Diego 24-8, recording 11 shots on goal to three.
San Diego entered with a 5-7-6 MLS record, remaining winless in Mexico.

Summary

Lozano Loaned

LA Galaxy are finalizing a loan that designates Hirving “Chucky” Lozano as a Designated Player.
San Diego will still pay most of Lozano’s $9.33 million 2026 salary.
Tyler Heaps said Lozano’s no-trade clause requires his signature for the deal.
The loan frees a Designated Player slot, enabling San Diego to activate Elias Achouri and potentially let the Galaxy overtake San Diego before Aug. 29.

History

Historical Context

MLS introduced the Designated Player rule in 2007, letting clubs sign marquee talent like David Beckham, whose LA Galaxy deal reshaped league finances. By 2017 each DP counted only $480,625 against the salary cap, enabling teams to allocate stars. In August 2026 América’s 3-1 win over San Diego FC and the Galaxy’s loan of Hirving Lozano illustrate how DP slots now drive cross-border signings and marketing.

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Club América Victory

Club América beat San Diego FC 3-1 on August 6, 2026, at Estadio Banorte.
Brian Rodríguez opened scoring, with Érick Sánchez and Isaías Violante each adding a goal.
Luca Bombino scored San Diego’s lone goal in the 64th minute.
Club América outshot San Diego 24-8, recording 11 shots on goal to three.
San Diego entered with a 5-7-6 MLS record, remaining winless in Mexico.

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