San Diego FC’s inaugural MLS season schedule has sparked both excitement and disappointment among its fans.
After Tyler Heaps confirmed that San Diego FC will make big signings, attention shifts back to the team’s agenda.
A couple of days ago, the Chrome and Azul team released their schedule for the upcoming season, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by the fans.
While the 34-match slate includes several good games for San Diego FC, it notably excludes a clash with Inter Miami—one of the league’s most high-profile teams.
San Diego FC will not face Lionel Messi in the 2025 MLS schedule
The absence of a match against Inter Miami is a letdown for San Diego FC and its supporters.
Inter Miami, featuring global superstars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, represents the pinnacle of talent in the MLS.
𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗚𝗢 𝘃𝘀 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘 pic.twitter.com/0aHMDh6BjM
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) December 19, 2024
A match against them would have been an extraordinary opportunity for San Diego FC to test their mettle and garner significant media attention.
Fans have expressed their disappointment, recognizing that such a matchup could have elevated the club’s profile during its debut season.
Despite this, the team remains focused on the challenges ahead.
San Diego FC’s MLS debut, a strong start and finish
San Diego FC’s season kicks off on February 23 with an exciting opener against the reigning MLS Cup champions, LA Galaxy.
This Southern California rivalry promises to be a thrilling start to their MLS journey.
The regular season concludes on October 18 with a match against the Portland Timbers, ensuring a competitive finale.
While these matches are highly anticipated, they lack the allure of a showdown with Inter Miami.
San Diego FC will host their home games at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley.
Mikey Varas, the head coach, is sure to have a solid game plan for handling the tough schedule and making sure San Diego FC makes a big splash in their first MLS season.
While a game against Inter Miami would’ve been a standout moment, San Diego FC’s debut year still looks full of potential.
