San Diego FC is set to become the 30th team in Major League Soccer in 2025, and the club already has big plans for their first season in the MLS.
The MLS is no stranger to expansion teams. The league originally only consisted of 10 teams, including the reigning MLS Cup Champions, Columbus Crew, before it continually expanded with more and more clubs throughout the last three decades. As of the 2023/24 season, the MLS contains 29 teams.
By this time next year, though, San Diego FC will be in the middle of their first MLS season, competing in the Western Conference. Although there are a lot of unknowns still surrounding the club, there have been recent, exciting developments that give great insight into the future of San Diego FC.
THANK YOU, SAN DIEGO.
THE CHROME & AZUL ERA BEGINS NOW. #WovenIntoOne #18somosUno pic.twitter.com/wMBpBoUj8U
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) October 21, 2023
San Diego FC Crest and Colors
Chrome & Azul vibes only pic.twitter.com/TU32dNoeYG
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) May 29, 2024
One year ahead of when San Diego FC will play their inaugural MLS season, the club revealed their colors and crest at Snapdragon Stadium, where they will play all their home matches moving forward. Highlighted in Chrome and Azul,“The Flow” crest features 18 lines that represent the 18 communities of San Diego County.
“We believe our crest truly reflects the essence and spirit of San Diego,” said Tom Penn, CEO of San Diego FC. “Our club strives to become the epicenter of football excellence and innovation in North America.”
San Diego FC Roster
A closer look at Marcus Ingvartsen, forward. 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/L8CRdAKszz
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) March 19, 2024
Beyond designing their brand and creating their identity, San Diego FC is working on building their roster. The club signed forward Marcus Ingvartsen and defensive midfielder Jeppe Tverskov from FC Nordsjaelland in Demark back in March, as well as Duran Ferree, a 17 year old goalkeeper from San Diego.
San Diego FC Right to Dream Academy
San Diego FC 🤝 Club Tijuana
Five-year partnership will feature an annual friendly match as part of a football cultural celebration for the region.
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— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) May 17, 2024
Despite not having a head coach just yet, the club has big plans to become the “Ajax of North America” as they construct the Right to Dream Academy to develop young players from both the United States and Mexico.
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