Left wingback Joseph Rosales exited at halftime, a surprise because he was one of the Loons’ best players in 2024 and there were no glaring issues in the first 45 minutes. It remained unclear as to why he came out until Apple TV commentator Taylor Twellman said Anthony Markanich subbed in for tactical reasons.

LAFC got the only goal of the game from Jeremy Ebobisse and began the season like it ended 2024, with a victory over the Loons.

The San Diego Football Club defeated the reigning MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy, 2-0, in their first game, with Anders Dreyer scoring twice in the second half Sunday in Carson.

It wasn’t LA Galaxy’s night against the MLS’ newest club – and their new rivals – on Sunday. Danish forward Anders Dreyer single-footedly secured San Diego FC’s first win in their first-ever