Amahl Pellegrino and Anders Dreyer each scored twice and San Diego FC eased into their first-ever Western Conference semifinal appearance with a 4-0 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers to clinch their first-round series on Sunday night.

Dreyer also picked up an assist on Pellegrino's second goal while helping top-seeded San Diego secure a home semifinal against fourth-seeded Minnesota after the November international window.

The pair have each scored three goals this postseason, and they have combined for 13 of San Diego's 16 total goals over the last five matches extending back to the regular season.

With goalkeeper CJ dos Santos still recovering from concussion symptoms following his exit from Game 2, Pablo Sisniega made two stops to preserve San Diego's first playoff clean she

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