SDFC took a 3-0 lead on goals by defender Christopher McVey in the 21st minute, forward Onni Valakari in the 33rd minute, and forward Alex Mighten in the 40th minute before the visitors punched back with two late scores in the final minutes of the first half by defender Artem Smolyakov and forward Cengiz Ünder.

San Diego FC have only just embarked on their expansion year, and they’re already making enemies close to home.

San Diego defender Christopher McVey scored 21 minutes into the match to spark a three-goal first half and a 3-2 win over LAFC.