San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Match Preview & Community Night Highlights
San Diego FC hosts Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, July 19 in a key Western Conference clash during a night focused on giving back to the San Diego community.
🌆 Snapdragon Stadium Set for a Special Community Night
San Diego FC returns to action at home this Saturday, July 19, welcoming Vancouver Whitecaps FC to Snapdragon Stadium at 7:30 p.m. PT for Matchday 26 of the MLS Regular Season. The match will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, with radio coverage on San Diego Sports 760 AM (English) and TUDN 1700 AM (Spanish).
Beyond the action on the pitch, this will be a special night off the field as the club hosts Community Night, aiming to raise $500,000 for the San Diego FC Community Impact Fund in partnership with the San Diego Foundation.
💙 Every Ticket Counts: Local Impact and Cultural Celebration
For each ticket sold, SDFC will donate $2 to the Community Impact Fund, with SDG&E also contributing through a charitable investment. Fans can also support the cause through:
A silent auction featuring match-worn, autographed gear and exclusive memorabilia
Direct, tax-deductible donations online or at the stadium
Event highlights include:
24,000 rally towels for the first fans in attendance
Local food, art, and nonprofit showcases representing all 18 cities of San Diego County
Live music by Obed Padilla
Dual national anthem performances by Cassandra Di Fruscio
Cody Martinez, Sycuan Chairman and SDFC Vice Chairman, will serve as Saturday’s Keeper of the FLOW, joining a growing list of matchday icons
“You show up. We give back. That’s the message behind this special night,” said SDFC CEO Tom Penn.
🔥 Battle for the Top of the Western Conference
Saturday’s match will be the first-ever home clash between San Diego and Vancouver. Despite a recent 1-0 loss to Toronto, SDFC remains atop the Western Conference with 42 points (13-7-3)—just one point ahead of second-place Vancouver (12-5-5, 41 points), who are coming off a dominant 3-0 win over Houston Dynamo.
With so much on the line, the match could either extend San Diego’s lead or see Vancouver leap into first place.
🔝 Players to Watch: Dreyer & Lozano Lead the Way
Anders Dreyer continues to impress, leading the league with 26 goal contributions (11 goals, 15 assists). He’s one of only three players with 20+ contributions this season, joining Lionel Messi and Evander.
Mexican star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano recently returned to the starting XI and has now racked up 14 goal contributions (6 goals, 8 assists) in his debut season with SDFC.
🧱 Ironman McVey Reaches Milestone
Defender Christopher McVey reached a major milestone Wednesday night, making his 100th regular season MLS appearance. Impressively, he has played every single minute (2,070 total) of San Diego FC’s inaugural campaign.
📅 What’s Next?
San Diego will wrap up its July home slate next Friday, July 25, hosting Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m. PT at Snapdragon Stadium. Tickets are available now at SanDiegoFC.com/Tickets.