San Diego FC (SDFC) secured their first victory since the international break, ending a three-game winless streak with a dominant performance. Alejandro Alvarado Jr. scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute, an impressive strike from outside the box, marking his first goal of the season and his first start since returning from injury. SDFC maintained over 70% possession and remained undefeated all-time against FC Dallas.

Defensively, the team looked solid, with goalkeeper CJ dos Santos earning his first clean sheet after overcoming injuries. Young defender Manu Dua also impressed, providing his first MLS assist and making crucial defensive plays. SDFC, currently 12th in the league, now looks to carry this momentum into their next match against Minnesota, aiming to climb the standings with new additions like Dagur Thórhallsson and Elias Achouri boosting optimism for the second half of the season.