San Diego FC lose 2-1 to Portland Timbers at home, crisis deepens in MLS

Another difficult night for San Diego FC

San Diego FC suffered another setback, losing 2-1 at home to Portland Timbers and deepening a difficult stretch in Major League Soccer.

The team coached by Mikey Varas entered the match under pressure after a 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Discipline and injuries continue to hurt

San Diego’s season has been shaped by repeated red cards and a growing injury list.

The club entered this match with five unavailable players, including key contributor Luca Bombino.

Portland strikes first, Dreyer equalizes

The visitors took the lead in the 26th minute through Kevin Kelsy, increasing frustration among the home crowd.

Soon after, San Diego FC earned a penalty, and Anders Dreyer converted to make it 1-1.

Late heartbreak again

The match remained competitive after the equalizer, though Portland looked slightly more dangerous throughout the second half.

In stoppage time, at 90+6, Alex Bonetig scored the winning goal to hand Portland a 2-1 road victory.

Eight matches without a win

With the defeat, San Diego FC has now gone eight straight matches without a victory in all competitions, including the loss to Toluca in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Fans also chanted the name of Hirving Lozano after the match, reflecting growing concern over his limited role and the team’s form.

Next challenge: LAFC

San Diego FC must quickly regroup before facing Los Angeles FC on May 2.

LAFC enters as one of the strongest teams in MLS, led by Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga, making the next test even more demanding.