San Diego FC earns road win over Kansas City thanks to Dreyer's goal

San Diego, March 9. — The start of the season for San Diego FC has been nothing short of impressive. Between international competition and league play, the California club has delivered strong performances that have quickly made it one of the teams to watch early in the year.

The squad managed by Mikey Varas entered the match after a demanding run of fixtures, including participation in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, where they eliminated Pumas UNAM.

In Major League Soccer, the team had already secured a dominant 5-0 win in their season opener, followed by a 2-0 victory over St. Louis City SC.

First road challenge of the season

This match marked San Diego FC’s first away game of the MLS season as they traveled to face Sporting Kansas City.

One of the biggest questions ahead of the match was how Varas would manage the squad rotation, with an important CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Deportivo Toluca FC scheduled for March 11.

Varas sticks with his starting lineup

Despite the tight schedule, Varas surprised many by starting most of his regular lineup, showing his commitment to competing in every match.

San Diego FC controlled possession throughout the first half, while Kansas City relied on physical pressure to disrupt their rhythm.

The match featured several fouls early on, resulting in three yellow cards, two for Kansas City and one for San Diego FC.

Anders Dreyer delivers the winning goal

The decisive moment came in the 39th minute, when Anders Dreyer scored the only goal of the match to give San Diego FC a 1-0 lead.

The forward continues to showcase excellent form, proving that his strong 2025 season was no fluke and that he remains a key figure in the club’s attack.

San Diego secures first road win

In the second half, San Diego FC managed the game effectively and maintained control to protect their lead.

The 1-0 scoreline held until the final whistle, giving the team their first road victory of the 2026 MLS season.

With the result, San Diego FC now has three consecutive wins to start the campaign.

Focus shifts to Champions Cup

Following the victory, the team will return to San Diego to prepare for its next challenge.

Their upcoming match will be against Toluca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a crucial fixture that could shape the club’s path in the continental tournament.