San Diego FC have checked off another milestone in their historic debut season, becoming the first club to clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with a scoreless draw against the Portland Timbers on Matchday 30.
SDFC are looking to make MLS history on two fronts: breaking the expansion-season points record and becoming the first club to win the Supporters' Shield during their inaugural campaign (best regular-season team).
With six matches remaining, the Chrome-and-Azul lead the Western Conference on 53 points (16W-7L-5D record), trailing the Philadelphia Union by a single point in the Shield race.
Star players
Anders Dreyer has emerged as a Landon Donovan MLS MVP candidate and Newcomer of the Year frontrunner, posting a league-best 30 goal contributions (13g/17a). The club