The opening week of the 2025 MLS season did not disappoint, delivering high-stakes drama, breakout performances, and a fair share of surprises. Expansion side San Diego FC made a statement with a stunning upset over the defending champions LA Galaxy,

San Diego FC will visit the reigning MLS Cup champion L.A. Galaxy at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+ in the league’s first "Sunday Night Soccer" showcase. As MLS begins its 30th season, San Diego FC begins play as the 30th team in the league.

As first impressions go, this was close to perfection. San Diego FC introduced itself to Major League Soccer Sunday night with a 2-0 road victory over the league’s most prestigious franchise, and nothing about the performance screamed fluke.

In their first ever Major League Soccer game, San Diego FC traveled just over 100 miles up north to Carson to face the reigning MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy in a brand new California rivalry.

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 match against the Galaxy,

Danish forward Anders Dreyer was the star of the show for San Diego FC on Sunday - as it toppled MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy 2-0 in the league opener in California

Anders Dreyer scored two goals and San Diego FC had a successful Major League Soccer debut, beating the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy 2-0.