On March 15, 2025, San Diego FC hosted Columbus Crew at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Maximilian Arfsten opened the scoring for Columbus in the 13th minute, but San Diego’s Onni Valakari equalized with a header in the 69th minute, marking the first home goal in San Diego FC’s history.
The match shifted in the 60th minute when Columbus defender Malte Amundsen received a red card for a foul on Anders Dreyer, reducing Columbus to ten men. Despite this disadvantage, Columbus initially maintained their lead until Valakari’s equalizer.
This result kept both teams unbeaten in their first four games of the season, each with two wins and two draws, placing them among the top teams in the league.
For a visual recap, you can watch the match highlights below: