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See the full story · 1 sourcesJul 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego FC midfield Aníbal Godoy (20) reacts after missing the shot against the FC Dallas during the second half at Snapdragon Stadium.
SDFC drops its 2026 Leagues Cup opener, falling 3-1 to Club América at Estadio Banorte on Thursday night behind a Man-of-the-Match performance from Brian Rodríguez.
Final en Ciudad de México. pic.twitter.com/o60w1vAfyZ
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) August 7, 2026
A matchup against one of North America’s most prestigious clubs, Club América, awaited San Diego FC as they traveled down to Mexico City to the historic Estadio Banorte, famously known as Estadio Azteca.
Thursday night’s game marked SDFC’s third match in Mexico, with the Chrome & Azul searching for their first victory south of the border.
The first half at Estadio Banorte all but sealed the game result, with Club América scoring three unanswered goals in the opening half.
Midfielder Brian Rodríguez was all over the first half, giving América the early lead in the 11-minute finishing off a carving dribble with a left-footed low-driven shot across goal and into the right-side netting.
¡Cómo la armó el Rayito! ⚡️ El uruguayo adelanta a las Águilas en casa en su debut en #LeaguesCup2026 🏆 Mira @ClubAmerica vs. @sandiegofc en @AppleTV 📺 https://t.co/MVPcF6a5l2 pic.twitter.com/NFimtOL1ef
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 7, 2026
Brian Rodríguez once again on another piercing dribble, then set up América’s second score of the night in the 33-minute, with his pass into the goal area only needing the finishing touch from midfielder Érick Sánchez for the 2-0 lead.
¡Brian lo prepara y 'Chiquito' lo firma! Las Águilas ya lo ganan 2-0 en casa 🏟️🦅 Mira @ClubAmerica vs. @sandiegofc en @AppleTV 📺 https://t.co/MVPcF6a5l2 pic.twitter.com/eSn7EVyclY
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 7, 2026
América’s third goal of the night came off the right-footed strike of forward Isaías Violante. With Brian Rodríguez providing his second assist of the night, Violante blasted his shot into the far right post and into the net for the 3-0 scoreline heading into the locker room break.
¡Violanteee! ¡Ya son 3️⃣ para las Águilas! Mira @ClubAmerica vs. @sandiegofc en @AppleTV 📺 https://t.co/MVPcF6a5l2 pic.twitter.com/zTXTXZGA9w
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 7, 2026
One goal, two assists y baile para celebrar el triunfo en #LeaguesCup2026 😎 Brian Rodríguez is the Man of the Match pres. by GEICO 🔝 pic.twitter.com/pU3WXWUUi9
— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 7, 2026
SDFC left the first half with the 58%-42% possession advantage, but it was América dominating the chance creation numbers, scoring three times through 12 total shots.
The Chrome & Azul pulled a goal back in the 63-minute, with defender Luca Bombino meeting a loose ball inside the penalty box and rifling his shot into the roof of the goal to make it a 3-1 scoreline.
LUCA BOMBINO PULLS ONE BACK 👏 pic.twitter.com/cGwPKObfbR
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) August 7, 2026
Although netting SDFC’s first goal in Leagues Cup 2026, SDFC were held at that single score with the full-time whistle at Estadio Banorte finishing the match at 3-1, as San Diego FC fell to Club América to open their Leagues Cup campaign.
Thursday night’s loss leaves SDFC still waiting for their first victory in Mexico, with their record on Mexican soil now reading 0-3, having lost to Pumas UNAM, Toluca and now Club América.
SDFC’s remaining Phase One Leagues Cup matches shift to Snapdragon Stadium, hosting Baja Cup rivals Club Tijuana on Sunday night, Aug. 9, all set for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
The Chrome & Azul conclude Phase One play next Wednesday night, Aug. 12, against Club Puebla.
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