SDFC will now host Game 3 of the Round One Best-of-3 Series on Sunday Nov. 9 at Snapdragon Stadium.
San Diego FC fell to the Portland Timbers in a penalty shootout, 3-2, after a 2-2 draw in Game 2 of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-of-3 series at Providence Park. Portland struck first through Kristoffer Velde in the opening half, but San Diego answered with goals from Amahl Pellegrino and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano in each half to take the lead. The Timbers equalized in second-half stoppage time through Gage Guerra to send the match to a decisive penalty shootout.
Anders Dreyer and Lozano converted their penalty kicks, while substitute goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega made two saves in the shootout. However, Felipe Mora, Kristoffer Velde, and Antony all converted for Portland to seal the win and even the Round One Best-of-3 series at 1-1.
SDFC will now host Portland on Sunday, Nov. 9, at Snapdragon Stadium for the decisive Game 3 – the fourth straight meeting between the two clubs. The winner will advance to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals.
Goal Scoring plays:
POR – 1-0 - Kristoffer Velde (Antony and James Pantemis), 18th minute: Velde opened the scoring with a right-footed blast after pouncing on a loose ball inside the penalty area. The chance came after Antony beat his defender to reach a long pass from goalkeeper James Pantemis.
SD – 1-1 – Amahl Pellegrino (Corey Baird) 45+12’: Pellegrino leveled the match with a curling right-footed shot into the upper-right corner. Corey Baird played the through ball after a San Diego buildup featuring quick passes between Jeppe Tverskov, Anders Dreyer, and Baird down the right flank.
SD – 2-1 – Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, 51st Minute: Lozano gave San Diego the lead by finishing a rebound at point-blank range. The Mexican winger sent in a right-footed shot midair after Anders Dreyer’s left-footed one-timer was blocked by goalkeeper James Pantemis.
POR- 2-2- Gage Guerra (Ariel Lassiter) 90+8’: Guerra tied the match with a charging header inside the penalty area, beating SDFC goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega on a cross by Ariel Lassiter.
San Diego Football Club will be hosting Portland Timbers in the final match of the Best-of-3 Series for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday, November 9 at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now for this match at Snapdragon Stadium presented by California Bank & Trust. Show up for San Diego. Get your tickets now.
