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.

San Diego FC enjoyed a debut to remember by stunning MLS Cup defending champions LA Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday in a win fueled by the thunderous backing of fans who made the trip north to Los Angeles.Winger Anders Dreyer scored both goals for the expansion side as charged-up fans banged drums and delivered deafening chants on a warm evening in the Southern California city of Carson.

San Diego is one of three cities in the country to feature a 30-foot tall inflatable soccer ball to celebrate the start of the 2025 MLS season. You can find the giant soccer balls in New York City's Times Square,