MLS: San Diego FC Stun LA Galaxy To Claim Historic Away Win
Written by Patrick Echatah
The expansion team San Diego FC defeated the reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy 2-0 in their season-opening match thanks to two goals from Anders Dreyer on MLS is Back weekend.
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The 26-year-old Danish international took advantage of a careless build-out by goalkeeper Novak Mićović in the 52nd minute to end the scoreless draw at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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After LA defender Emiro Garcés slipped in his own box, Dreyer scored a historic goal, and Mexican star Chucky Lozano crossed the ball.
Dreyer was far from finished. After a spectacular attempt to conclude a counterattack launched by Tomás Ángel in the 93rd minute, he went on to score the team’s second goal and secure all three points.
Together, Dreyer and Lozano combined spectacularly to give San Diego the lead. Dreyer joined from Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht for a reported transfer cost of about $5 million.
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Lozano reportedly joined San Diego FC from PSV Eindhoven, a dominant force in the Eredivisie. Can the newcomers maintain their momentum after shocking the league in their very first game next weekend?
San Diego FC will play their home debut against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night.
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