Major League Soccer Regular Season - 2
San Diego 2 - 0 FT St. Louis City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' A. Dreyer
Christopher Durkin 45'+1
HT
↓ Rafael Santos ↑T. Totland 46'
54' M. Ingvartsen (A. Dreyer)
↓ S. Jeong ↑Celio Pompeu 58'
↓ M. Perez ↑B. McSorley 58'
64' ↓ A. Godoy ↑P. Soma
↓ S. Becher ↑C. Teuchert 64'
↓ St. Louis City ↑L. MacNaughton 72'
79' ↓ O. Valakari ↑B. Duke
79' ↓ M. Ingvartsen ↑A. Mighten
89' ↓ M. Duah ↑I. Pilcher
89' ↓ A. Pellegrino ↑B. B. Zamble
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Diego
Goalkeepers
D. Ferree 
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
57
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
L. Bombino 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
C. McVey
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
M. Duah
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
94
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
K. Sargeant
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Godoy 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
J. Tverskov
MAGNET
136
Activity
136
Activity
130
Passes
6
Duels
O. Valakari
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
A. Dreyer 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Pellegrino 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
M. Ingvartsen 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8
Rating
BENCH
P. Sisniega 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. J. dos Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Verhoeven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Soe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Soma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
St. Louis City
Goalkeepers
R. Burki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Orozco 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
T. Baumgartl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Polvara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rafael Santos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Wallem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Durkin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Edelman 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
B. Lundt
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. MacNaughton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Yaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Totland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mbacke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Joyner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celio Pompeu
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
B. McSorley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Teuchert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2025 | St. Louis City | 1 - 2 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | CITYPARK |
| 03/02/2025 | San Diego | 0 - 0 | St. Louis City | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
05/11/2025
03/02/2025
San Diego Win
St. Louis City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
San Diego Seize Control in Emphatic First-Leg Display
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. An early blitz and absolute possession dominance give San Diego a commanding advantage to take on the road.
Early Breakthrough
The Stakes were unmistakably palpable from the exact moment the teams stepped onto the pristine field at Snapdragon Stadium for this crucial first-leg encounter. San Diego wasted absolutely no time asserting their undeniable authority over the contest. Just three minutes into the action, Anders Dreyer found the back of the net, setting an explosive, front-foot tone that St. Louis City simply could not match. The hosts unequivocally dominated possession, holding onto the ball for a suffocating 65% of the half, weaving complex passing networks that left the visiting midfield chasing shadows. It was a masterclass in early game management, with the home side perfectly executing their tactical blueprint to keep the opposition repeatedly pinned deep within their own defensive third.
Methodical Suffocation
With the opening advantage firmly secured, the Balance of play shifted into a rhythmic, methodical suffocation by the home side. While the frustrated visitors desperately attempted to break the lines, Jeppe Tverskov patrolled the central areas with unmatched tactical awareness, comprehensively snuffing out counter-attacks before they could even fully materialize. St. Louis City fought valiantly to find a reliable foothold, but their meager 35% possession and a mere two shots on target vividly highlighted their glaring offensive struggles. The visiting defense was forced into frantic clearances, and their goalkeeper had to produce five critical saves just to keep the overarching tie alive. San Diego’s flawless 91% passing accuracy ensured they never once relinquished their iron grip.
Double Advantage
The match’s underlying Intensity remained incredibly high immediately following the halftime interval, and the relentless hosts quickly doubled their advantage to truly reflect their overall dominance. In the 54th minute, Dreyer brilliantly turned provider, sliding a perfectly weighted, defense-splitting pass right into the path of Marcus Ingvartsen, who made absolutely no mistake with a clinical finish. That decisive second strike effectively crushed any lingering away-team hopes of a dramatic comeback on the night. There was zero Upset threat allowed here, just a systematic dismantling by a squad operating at the absolute peak of their collective powers. Taking a comfortable 2-0 cushion into the decisive second leg scheduled for October 31st, San Diego have firmly planted one foot into the next stage.
Key Questions
What made Anders Dreyer the Man of the Match?
Anders Dreyer set the tone with a third-minute goal and later provided the assist for the second, dictating the attack perfectly.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Unbeaten San Diego Looks to Deepen St. Louis City's Early Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. An explosive home attack threatens to overwhelm a visiting side struggling to find their footing in this opening leg of their season series.
The Setup
March 02, 2026, brings a clash of entirely different trajectories to Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego are flying high in fourth place, boasting an unbeaten record and a plus-eight goal differential that screams title contention. Their blistering start reflects a high Form rating, contrasting sharply with a St. Louis City side languishing in 13th place. The visitors have managed just one win in five outings, bleeding goals at the back and dropping points week after week. While the Stakes feel relatively modest in week five, this serves as the critical first chapter of a two-part saga. The return fixture awaits in Missouri on October 31, 2026, meaning the visitors must survive tonight to keep the aggregate picture competitive. A solid Balance rating suggests the visitors have the raw underlying metrics to compete, but their actual pitch execution tells a much grimmer tale.
Key Battle
A high Stars metric guarantees fireworks in the attacking thirds. Anders Dreyer is pulling the strings for the hosts, turning possession into pure danger with elite vision. He will be operating in the same critical pockets as St. Louis talisman Marcel Hartel. Hartel remains the singular bright spark for the away side, shouldering the creative and finishing burdens almost entirely on his own. If Dreyer dictates the tempo, San Diego rolls; if Hartel finds space on the counter, the visitors have a lifeline.
Our Prediction
Our verdict favors the home side to build a comfortable advantage ahead of the October return leg. Expect San Diego to control possession, suffocating St. Louis early and capitalizing on defensive panic. A multi-goal victory for the hosts looks highly likely.