San Diego FC Defeats Minnesota 1-0 and Reaches the Western Conference Final in MLS

San Diego FC delivered another magical night at Snapdragon Stadium. With a solid 1-0 victory over Minnesota United, the team led by Mikey Varas secured its place in the Western Conference Final, where they will face the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, November 29.

The club also announced that the ticket presale for local fans will begin on Tuesday, November 25 at 5 p.m.

A Tough, Intense Match Decided by a Dreyer Strike

The match was tight, with Minnesota pushing early and Pablo Sisniega responding with key saves. However, the breakthrough came in the 72nd minute, when Anders Dreyer scored the only goal of the night.

The Danish winger collected a pass from Corey Baird—after a recovery from Jeppe Tverskov—and fired a powerful left-footed shot into the top corner to put SDFC ahead.

San Diego held strong through the final minutes despite Minnesota’s growing pressure, closing out the match with discipline, tactical fouls, and a defensive performance that protected the lead.

San Diego One Step Away From the MLS Final

The victory puts San Diego FC among the best teams of 2025, advancing to the Western Conference Final, where they will face the Vancouver Whitecaps for a spot in the MLS Cup Final.

The atmosphere at Snapdragon Stadium was electric, with fans celebrating the team’s most important achievement since its debut in the league.

Ticket Presale: When and Where to Buy

The club confirmed:

• Exclusive presale for local fans:
  November 25 – 5:00 p.m.

• Tickets available on the club’s official platforms.

A historic turnout is expected for the showdown against Vancouver, one of the most significant matches in the franchise’s young history.

San Diego FC Keeps Dreaming

With a solid back line, an intense midfield, and a confident attack, San Diego FC enters the Western Conference Final inspired and united. Mikey Varas has built a competitive, brave, and identity-driven team, now just one win away from reaching the first MLS final in its history.