📰 San Diego FC Defeats Chicago Fire 2-1 with Anders Dreyer Brace

🔥 Gritty Victory in Chicago

San Diego FC claimed an important 2-1 road win over Chicago Fire in their first-ever meeting at Soldier Field. Danish winger Anders Dreyer scored twice in the first half, while goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega delivered a clutch performance in his league debut to preserve the result. With this victory, SDFC remains on top of the Western Conference standings.

⚽ Goals Recap

The opener came early in the 8th minute, when Dreyer finished with his left foot after a low cross from Luca Bombino that was redirected by Hirving "Chucky" Lozano. In stoppage time of the first half, Dreyer struck again—this time converting another Lozano assist with a sharp left-footed finish to put SDFC up 2-0 at the break.

Chicago responded late with a goal from Hugo Cuypers in the 87th minute, but San Diego held strong through the final whistle.

🔍 Match Highlights

• Anders Dreyer scored his 10th and 11th goals of the season, now totaling 26 goal contributions (11 goals, 15 assists)—most in MLS.

• Luca Bombino recorded two key assists, continuing his impact in the final third.

• Pablo Sisniega, making his regular season debut, recorded three crucial saves.

• Hirving Lozano returned to the starting XI and assisted both goals, now at 15 goal contributions this season.

• SDFC improves to 10-1-0 when scoring first this year.

📊 Record & What’s Next

With the win, San Diego FC moves to 13-6-3 and 42 points—firmly leading the Western Conference in their inaugural campaign. The club now returns home for two back-to-back matches at Snapdragon Stadium: first against Toronto FC on Wednesday, July 16, and then against Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, July 19.