soccer
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SDFC GAM/TAM: 2026 Preseason Edition
I am taking a crack at everyone’s favorite talking point: General Allocation Money (GAM), Targeted Allocation Money (TAM), and the Salary Cap. If you have been following Major League Soccer for as long as I have, you know that the roster build is controlled by these three primary pillars. For the 2026 season, the salary…
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The Chromaniacs S2#03 | All Quiet on the Western Champs Front
2026 ROSTER PREVIEW EPISODE
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Extendopalooza: SDFC’s Week of Big Moves
Monday kicked off a whirlwind news week for San Diego FC, defined by a series of high-profile extensions. The club locked down a head coach and now the face of the franchise, welcomed back a veteran presence, and stood firm on a “club-first” culture. However, as the roster stabilizes, the cloud surrounding a certain Mexican…
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Expect the E(x)pected (G)oals
Analyzing xG and Its Correlation with MLS Cup Success Happy New Year! Over the last four seasons in MLS, all four MLS Cup winners have shared a common trait. They did not all lead the league in goals or goal differential; rather, all four winners led the league in xG. Expected goals is not an…
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A Week Into SDFC’s Offseason
It has been about 10 days since San Diego FC announced their final roster decisions. Since then, a couple of trades have been announced, the MLS SuperDraft has taken place, and San Diego FC is a step closer to starting their 2026 campaign. The Final Roster First, let’s look at the final roster decisions from…
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It’s All Part of the Journey
This is the newsletter I’ve been dreading to write: the final one of the season. Sure, the ride was going to come to an end eventually, but I was enjoying it too much. We all were. This season had everything—all the highs, the lows and everything in between. It was an incredible and historic inaugural…
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San Diego Advances to the Western Conference Final
San Diego FC faced off against Minnesota United on Monday night. The match was played on a Monday because the San Diego State University Football Team had played on Saturday night. Sunday was used to help recover what was left of the pitch for Monday’s match. The matchup against the Loons pitted San Diego FC…
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Matchday Playoff Preview: The Loons Fly South
San Diego FC is set to face off against Minnesota United in the single-elimination MLS Western Conference Semifinal. This crucial match is scheduled for Monday, November 24th, at Snapdragon Stadium. For the home team, this game marks a significant shift, as San Diego FC will finally see a different opponent after battling the Portland Timbers…
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San Diego FC Dominates Timbers 4-0
San Diego FC delivered a crushing 4-0 defeat to the Portland Timbers in a decisive Game 3 of the playoffs. This was a true do-or-die contest on Sunday night, with the victor earning the right to advance to the Western Conference Semifinal against Minnesota United. SDFC was determined to secure a win in regulation, having…
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SDFC Falls to Timbers in Penalties After Late Equalizer
San Diego FC traveled to Portland, Oregon, for the second time in two weeks, to face off against the Portland Timbers in a crucial playoff match. This contest carried more weight than their previous encounter on October 18th. A loss meant elimination for Portland, while a win would send San Diego to the Western Conference…
