Rules For Draft Game In San Diego
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San Diego had a winning start to life in MLS, defeating the reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy 2-0. With their 2-0 road victory over the Galaxy, SDFC became the second MLS expansion team to win their inaugural match since 2019, joining St. Louis CITY SC in 2023.
San Diego hosts two major professional league teams, the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB) and San Diego FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). The area is home to several universities whose teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), most notably the San Diego State Aztecs.
Homegrown Player Signings A club may sign a player to a contract without subjecting him to the MLS SuperDraft if the player has been a member of that club's youth academy for at least one year and has met the necessary requirements. Players joining MLS through this mechanism are known as Homegrown Players.
Since its creation in 1996, Major League Soccer, the highest level of professional soccer in the United States, has had three teams cease operations—the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the Miami Fusion, and Chivas USA.
From the original 10 charter clubs to the 2025 debut of San Diego FC, here's a look at when all franchises began playing in MLS.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Unlike most North American sports, there is no “declaration” process for the MLS Superdraft. MLS compiles a list of draft- eligible players in consultation with MLS clubs, scouts, and college coaches. Most players on the draft list will be College seniors who have exhausted their college eligibility.
San Diego FC was awarded a berth in the 2025 Leagues Cup that had been forfeited by Vancouver Whitecaps FC due to their paricipation in the 2025 Canadian Championship and the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Fans can follow along the MLS SuperDraft 2025 on MLSsoccer for live coverage of the event. Unlike previous MLS SuperDrafts, this year's edition will not be broadcasted. Those interested in learning the results of the SuperDraft must either tune in to MLS's website or social media handles.
