It doesn’t really matter that San Diego FC lost two of their three Leagues Cup games. Winning the MLS Cup has always been their top aim.
As expected, SDFC got back to winning ways as soon as they resumed playing Major League Soccer. They defeated Kansas City 2-0, securing a first-place tie at the top of the Western Conference (depending on Vancouver’s performance against San Jose on Saturday night). Their designated players made the difference, as they have for the majority of the season.
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Throughout his day, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano has scored a number of outstanding goals. This one might go straight into the Top 10. Lozano launched a missile from outside the box in the twenty-third minute. According to soccer statistics, its chances of getting in were merely 3%. Those that are outstanding usually appear to overcome the odds.
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Anders Dreyer, not to be outdone, put it out of reach in the 70th minute by finding the back of the net. Goalie C.J. dos Santos deserves a shoutout for his five saves and clean sheet in his first game back after breaking his nose in a game on July 6.
In order to get ready for their upcoming game, which is another road trip to San Jose for a Sunday afternoon encounter with the Earthquakes, San Diego is given a somewhat longer week.
