San Diego is one of three cities in the country to feature a 30-foot tall inflatable soccer ball to celebrate the start of the 2025 MLS season. You can find the giant soccer balls in New York City's Times Square,

While there's a certain weight to carry as a team's first marquee player signing, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano is tackling his role at San Diego FC with enthusiasm. Lozano is the star on Major League Soccer's 30th team,

San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's 30th franchise, will make its regular-season league debut Sunday — the city's first top-flight professional soccer team since the Sockers in 1984.

Major League Soccer's 30th season kicks off this weekend with fans still clamouring to see its biggest star, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, and the addition of San Diego FC, the league's 30th club. Messi led Miami to the top of the regular season standings last year before the club suffered a stunning defeat in the playoffs at the hands of Atlanta United.

San Diego FC recognizes the nonprofit San Diego Independent Supporters Union, which is made up of seven groups: 18th Battalion, Barra 18, Chavos Frontera Ultras, Daygo Boys, The Locals, Riptides and USG 18. The supporters groups work together on community efforts, gameday atmosphere and events.

Players, fans, and sports officials are gearing up for the debut of the newest Major League Soccer expansion team in San Diego after waiting for nearly two years.

San Diego FC is playing its first-ever MLS game this weekend in a primetime matchup that adds a new layer to the city's "Beat L.A." mantra. Why it matters: The historic game against LA Galaxy officially kicks off SDFC's 2025 inaugural season as the newest franchise in a league that's rapidly grown to 30 teams in 30 years.

Here’s a rundown of what the league is, who plays in it, how to watch it and more as SDFC prepares to take on the LA Galaxy

San Diego FC is set to make its highly-anticipated regular season debut on Sunday with an away match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.