San Diego FC defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round Major League Soccer playoff series Sunday night in front of a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium.
Fan Jordi Lozado dances in the parking lot before the San Diego FC played against the Portland Timbers in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fireworks go off as Frankie J sings the national anthem before San Diego FC played the Portland Timbers in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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 on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Onni Valakari of the San Diego FC celebrates after scoring against James Pantemis of the Portland Timbers in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Onni Valakari, Anders Dreyer and Luca Bombino of San Diego FC celebrate after Dreyer’s goal against the Portland Timbers during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fans celebrate after San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
David Ayala of the Portland Timbers and Christopher McVey of San Diego FC head the ball during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas takes photos with fans after a 2-1 win against the Portland Timbers in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Onni Valakari of the San Diego FC celebrates after scoring against the Portland Timbers in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Juan David Mosquera of the Portland Timbers and Onni Valakari of the San Diego FC battle for control of the ball during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Supporters chant during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs between San Diego FC and Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego FC players celebrate after a goal against the Portland Timbers during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego FC’s Onni Valakari celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the Portland Timbers in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Supporters celebrate after San Diego FC defeated the Portland Timbers during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego FC players celebrate after a goal against the Portland Timbers during match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fans celebrate after San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 in match one of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Originally Published: October 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM PDT