San Diego's Inaugural Run Ends in 3-1 Western Conference Final Loss to Whitecaps

SDFC falls to Vancouver 3-1 in Western Conference Final

San Diego FC's historic inaugural season ended with a 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS Cup Western Conference Final.

San Diego's inaugural run ends in 3-1 Western Conference Final loss to Whitecaps

SDFC during post-season play. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) San Diego FC’s inaugural run ended Saturday night with a 3-1 loss to Vancouver, as Brian White scored twice in the first half to lift the Whitecaps to their first Western Conference title. Jesper Sørensen’s Whitecaps will head to Florida to play Lionel Messi and Inter Miami for the MLS Cup on Dec. 6. Inter Miami won the Eastern Conference with a 5-1 victory over visiting New…

San Diego FC falls to Vancouver in the MLS Cup Western Conference Final

San Diego FC’s magical run comes to an end in Western Conference Final loss

As Frontera SD’s closing serenade for their beloved Chrome and Azul faded into the chilly Southern California night, San Diego FC’s incredible inaugural season came to a somber close. Eliminated in a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, SDFC was put on the back foot early and never fully recovered. Whitecaps striker Brian White carved through San Diego’s backline to earn himself a first-half brace, which, alongside an ill-fated own…

San Diego FC falls to Whitecaps 3-1, capping off historic inaugural season

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ralph Priso (6) fights for the ball with San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) during the first half of an MLS Western Conference final soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in San Diego.(Denis Poroy)Brian White scored twice in the first half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat expansion side San Diego FC 3-1 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference for the first time.Jesper Sørensen's Whitecaps will head…