San Diego FC (13-7-4, 43 pts) returns home to Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, July 25, for a highly anticipated first-ever meeting against Eastern Conference contender Nashville SC (14-5-5, 47 pts) on MLS Matchday 27.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and local English and Spanish radio broadcasts on San Diego Sports 760 AM and TUDN 1700 AM. Tickets are available at SanDiegoFC.com/Tickets.
Deorro to Perform Post-Match DJ Set
Following the match, fans can stick around for a high-energy DJ performance by global EDM and Latin music artist Deorro, presented by Dios Azúl Tequila. The show will take place in the Sycuan Piers at the stadium’s south end and will be displayed on the venue’s video boards. For the best view and access to concessions, fans are encouraged to gather on the east side.
East vs. West Showdown
This marks the first-ever meeting between San Diego FC and Nashville SC, with both clubs sitting near the top of their respective conferences. San Diego leads the Western Conference, while Nashville is second in the East, just one point behind FC Cincinnati.
San Diego is coming off a 1-1 home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, highlighted by Ian Pilcher’s first MLS goal. The result extended SDFC’s home record to 6-3-4, and brought its total to 43 points in 24 matches.
Young Backline Steps Up
SDFC was without eight regulars in the match against Vancouver, including defender Christopher McVey, who missed his first game of the season. In his absence, the club fielded one of the youngest starting backlines in MLS history:
Oscar Verhoeven (19) Ian Pilcher (22) Luca Bombino (19) Manu Duah (20)Pablo Sisniega made his third straight start in goal, notching his 54th career MLS appearance.
SDFC Trio Shines at MLS All-Star Game
Three San Diego FC players—Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Anders Dreyer, and Jeppe Tverskov—represented the club in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on July 23 in Austin. All three played 30 minutes in the match, helping MLS defeat the Liga MX All-Stars 3-1. These were the first All-Star selections in club history.
Brian Baumgartner Named Friday’s ‘Keeper of the FLOW’
Actor Brian Baumgartner, best known as Kevin Malone from The Office, will serve as San Diego FC’s ‘Keeper of the FLOW’ for the night. He joins a lineup of notable figures who help kick off the club’s matchday ritual, celebrating unity and energy across the community.
Looking Ahead: Leagues Cup Starts July 29
After Friday’s match, San Diego FC shifts focus to the 2025 Leagues Cup:
Tuesday, July 29 vs. Pachuca, 8:00 p.m. PT Friday, Aug. 1 vs. Tigres UANL Tuesday, Aug. 5 vs. Mazatlán FCAll matches will be hosted at Snapdragon Stadium. Tickets for these and remaining MLS home games are available at SanDiegoFC.com/Tickets.Hence then, the article about san diego fc hosts nashville sc in first clash at snapdragon stadium friday was published today ( ) and is available on Times of San Diego ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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