San Diego FC crushes Portland 4–0 to reach the Western Conference Semifinals

San Diego FC Makes History at Snapdragon Stadium

San Diego FC delivered a flawless performance, defeating the Portland Timbers 4–0 at Snapdragon Stadium to win the best-of-three series (2–1) and advance to the Western Conference Semifinals in their debut MLS playoff campaign.

From the opening whistle, Mikey Varas squad dominated possession and created danger through dynamic movement and quick transitions. Anders Dreyer opened the scoring in the 5th minute after a pinpoint assist from Onni Valakari. The early lead energized the home crowd, and just twelve minutes later, Amahl Pellegrino doubled the advantage with a powerful right-footed strike to make it 2–0.

Total Control in the Second Half

San Diego continued its aggressive pace after halftime, extending the lead in the 53rd minute when Pellegrino scored his second goal of the night following a brilliant combination with Corey Baird and Dreyer. The Danish winger then sealed the win in the 79th minute, finishing calmly inside the box to make it 4–0 and send the fans into celebration.

Portland’s frustrations boiled over late in the match when Juan Mosquera was shown a red card for violent conduct in the 80th minute, effectively ending any chance of a comeback.

San Diego FC Emerges as a Western Powerhouse

With this victory, San Diego FC not only advances to the next round but also makes a statement to the rest of the league they’re a legitimate contender in the West. The attacking trio of Anders Dreyer, Amahl Pellegrino, and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano once again demonstrated their quality and chemistry in front of goal.

Under Mikey Varas, San Diego’s tactical discipline, creativity, and attacking balance have turned the expansion side into one of the most exciting teams in MLS.

Conclusion

The 4–0 win over Portland was more than just a playoff triumph it was a clear declaration of intent. San Diego FC continues to make history in its first season and will now prepare for the Western Conference Semifinals, where they aim to keep their dream debut campaign alive.