Hirving “Chucky” Lozano was left out of the San Diego FC squad due to an internal matter as the Californian expansion side picked up its first playoff win.

San Diego FC did not disappoint the sold-out crowd at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, as the expansion club defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round series.

Onni Valakari of the San Diego FC scores a goal against James Pantemis of the Portland Timbers during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium o...