INDIO, Calif. (Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025) – San Diego FC (SDFC) fell to New York City FC 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational. The match marked the Club’s first-ever public preseason match and the first against an MLS opponent.
SDFC defender Paddy McNair opened the scoring in the 19th minute of the match, heading home an in-swinging cross from SDFC winger Hirving “Chucky” Lozano. SDFC Designated Player Anders Dreyer recorded his first preseason minutes with the team, also recording an assist on McNair’s goal. SDFC midfielder Aníbal Godoy would have tied the match 2-2 after he hit the ball into the back of the net in the 59th minute, but the goal was disallowed.
SDFC will next face the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the Club’s second preseason test as part of the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational.
