San Diego FC earns first Leagues Cup points with 1-0 win over Tijuana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
San Diego FC defeated Club Tijuana 1-0 at Snapdragon Stadium on August 9, 2026. Bryan Zamblé scored the lone goal, capitalizing on a defensive miscue from Tijuana in the 22nd minute. The victory marks SDFC's first points in the 2026 Leagues Cup after a loss to Club América in their opening match. Tijuana's attempts to equalize were thwarted as SDFC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos made critical saves in the second half. The match was the first official meeting between the two clubs, enhancing their rivalry.
- •Bryan Zamblé scored his first goal in the 2026 Leagues Cup.
- •SDFC's win follows a 3-1 loss to Club América.
- •CJ dos Santos made crucial saves to maintain the lead.
- •Match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at Snapdragon Stadium.
- •This was the first official meeting between San Diego FC and Club Tijuana.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — SDFC tops Club Tijuana 1-0 for first Leagues Cup points
"San Diego FC held off cross-border rivals Club Tijuana in a slim 1-0 sold-out Snapdragon Stadium victory on Sunday night, with 18-year-old forward Bryan Zamblé claiming the sole goal of the match.
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