San Diego FC are all set to kick off their first-ever MLS match on Sunday when they take on the reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego, led by head coach Mikey Varas, are the 30th team in MLS and enter the league in its 30th season.

While there's a certain weight to carry as a team's first marquee player signing, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano is tackling his role at San Diego FC with enthusiasm. Lozano is the star on Major League Soccer's 30th team,

Here’s a rundown of what the league is, who plays in it, how to watch it and more as SDFC prepares to take on the LA Galaxy

Since MLS’ founding in 1996, more than 50 people have bought control stakes in its teams. None have come to the league with a soccer portfolio quite like billionaire Mohamed Mansour. Mansour is the majority owner of San Diego FC,

It makes sense that MLS teams were active globally during FIFA’s winter transfer window, because it occurs in the MLS offseason when clubs are busy building rosters. However, some international clubs in the thick of their seasons may be unwilling to part with players — which has helped spur increasing calls to shift the MLS season.

San Diego FC is playing its first-ever MLS game this weekend in a primetime matchup that adds a new layer to the city's "Beat L.A." mantra. Why it matters: The historic game against LA Galaxy officially kicks off SDFC's 2025 inaugural season as the newest franchise in a league that's rapidly grown to 30 teams in 30 years.

San Diego FC is set to make its highly-anticipated regular season debut on Sunday with an away match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

The betting odds and our top pick for when LA Galaxy hosts San Diego FC in both team's 2025 MLS regular season opener.