Match Recap: San Diego FC Falls 3-1 to Real Salt Lake in First Loss at Snapdragon Stadium

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SDFC continues homestand at Snapdragon Stadium against FC Dallas on May 3; Media assets, match notes, and postgame quotes are available below

SAN DIEGO (Saturday, April 26, 2025) – San Diego FC (SDFC) suffered its first-ever home loss, falling 3-1 against Real Salt Lake (4-0-6, 12 points) at Snapdragon Stadium. With tonight’s loss, SDFC (4-4-2, 14 points) is now 2-1-2 at home and has lost three consecutive matches for the first time this season.

Forward Hirving “Chucky” Lozano scored for SDFC to tie the match 1-1, converting a penalty kick moments before halftime. He sent a right-footed shot past Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Rafael Cabral after SDFC midfielder Aníbal Godoy was taken down in the box on the previous play, prompting the penalty.

The visitors took a 1-0 lead after Diego Luna capitalized on an intercepted errant pass from SDFC’s backline. Luna added his second of the night with a penalty kick in the 54th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 lead. Sam Junqua scored the final goal for the visitors in the 66th minute of the second-ever meeting between the clubs. SDFC had defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1 on the road in their first meeting on March 8.

Next up, SDFC will host FC Dallas at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. PT live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Tickets for Saturday’s match are available via SanDiegoFC.com/Tickets.