San Diego, owned by Egyptian businessman Mohamed Mansour, made history in Major League Soccer by finishing at the top of the Western Conference in its debut season, securing a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time ever.
San Diego capped off the season with a decisive 4-0 victory over Portland Timbers on Saturday, earning a direct ticket to the MLS Finals as Western Conference champions and gaining the advantage of playing at home in the playoffs.
The match saw a standout performance from Danish player Andreas Dyer, who scored two goals and provided an assist, setting a personal record in the team’s debut season.
San Diego finished the season with 63 points, equal to Vancouver in points, but their superior number of wins gave them first place, making them the first team in league history to top the table in their inaugural season.
Additionally, San Diego became the team with the most points ever collected in a first MLS season, with 63 points.