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San Diego FC Ready to Battle for Conference Crown, Place in MLS Title Game
San Diego FC earned hosting rights by finishing first in the Western Conference and winning their semifinal; the sold-out final will decide MLS Cup Final contender.
- On Saturday, San Diego FC will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference Final, with the winner advancing to the MLS Cup Final on Dec. 6.
- San Diego finished first in the Western Conference in its inaugural season, securing hosting rights, and after Monday's 1-0 win over Minnesota United, SDFC returned to training on Wednesday.
- The Whitecaps advanced after 30 minutes of overtime and penalty kicks and face a 2,200-mile trip to San Diego, while Vancouver will host a BC Place viewing party benefiting the Whitecaps FC Foundation.
- The final will be hosted by the team with more regular-season points, meaning if Inter Miami CF wins, Florida will host, and if New York City FC advances while Vancouver Whitecaps win Saturday, Vancouver could host.
- Looking beyond this weekend, SDFC's defensive form and historical context matter, as no expansion club has won MLS Cup since 1998, and they haven't conceded since surrendering one in Nov. 1.
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San Diego FC sells out Western Conference Final in less than 24 hours
San Diego FC has sold out tickets for the Western Conference Final, with a crowd of over 32,500 fans expected to fill Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday to watch them take on the Vancouver Whitecaps.
·San Diego, United States
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
L 33%
C 67%
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