In a season of firsts, SDFC in its inaugural Major League Soccer season, accomplished another first Sunday night.

SDFC won its first MLS playoff series, beating Portland 4-0 in a deciding 3rd game of the 3-game first round series.

A sold-out, electric crowd at Snapdragon Stadium didn't have to wait long to erupt.

5 minutes into the match, Onni Valakari with a beautiful cross to Anders Dreyer who one timed it into the back of the net for 1-0 SDFC lead.

12 minutes later, SDFC doubled their lead. Once again Valakari had a splendid cross to Amahl Pellegrino, who's initial header was saved by the Portland goalkeeper, but Pellegrino pounced on the rebound for a 2-0 lead.

SDFC goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega, filling in for the injured C.J. Dos Santos, was up the challenge in net. Sisniega made a

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