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Dreyer's late penalty secures San Diego's win over LAFC

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Dreyer's late penalty secures San Diego's win over LAFC

Summary

San Diego FC secured a 1-0 victory against LAFC at BMO Stadium on August 16, 2026, with an 89th-minute penalty converted by Anders Dreyer. The win marked San Diego's second consecutive victory over LAFC and lifted them closer to playoff contention in the MLS. San Diego's defense, led by goalkeeper CJ Dos Santos, contained LAFC's star players, Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga. Coach Mikey Varas emphasized the team's commitment and complete performance in a match that could serve as a springboard for their postseason aspirations. This victory positions San Diego just one point from the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

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•Anders Dreyer scored the winning penalty in the 89th minute.
•San Diego has a 3W-0L-1D record against LAFC historically.
•CJ Dos Santos made three key saves during the match.
•The victory positions San Diego just one point from playoff qualification.

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5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Dreyer, San Diego snatch SoCal bragging rights over LAFC

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By Alex CalabreseFew things are certain in sport. But for now, it seems like San Diego FC making life difficult for LAFC is one of them.The Chrome-and-Azul earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over their Sout...
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