The matchup against LA Galaxy is expected to ignite a new intrastate rivalry in Southern California.

Sporting director Tyler Heaps and head coach Mikey Varas are actively working on building the team's roster.

Among the notable signings, Mexican international winger Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano will join the team from PSV Eindhoven this winter.

San Diego FC has been announced as the 30th team in Major League Soccer (MLS), set to debut against LA Galaxy during the opening weekend of the 2025 season, specifically on February 22-23.

The team's inaugural home match will take place on March 1 against St. Louis CITY SC at Snapdragon Stadium, which boasts a capacity of 35,000, making it the largest soccer-specific venue in the U.S.

Mikey Varas has been appointed as the head coach of San Diego FC, having previously served as the interim coach for the U.S. national team.

In June, San Diego FC officially signed Lozano, adding significant talent to their roster.

The ownership group of San Diego FC includes Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and MLB All-Star Manny Machado, marking a historic Native American ownership in professional soccer.

The club holds the first overall selection in the upcoming MLS SuperDraft scheduled for December 20.

Additionally, San Diego FC will participate in the expansion draft on December 11, where they can select up to five current MLS players.

All MLS matches for the 2025 season will be broadcast on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, accessible across various devices.

The complete schedule for San Diego FC's inaugural season, along with the schedules for all 30 MLS clubs, will be revealed in December.