San Diego FC secures 3-0 victory over Colorado Rapids at Snapdragon Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
San Diego FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday night, August 22, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium. The victory keeps SDFC in contention for an MLS Cup Playoff position, moving them to 11th place in the Western Conference, just one point shy of the Wild Card spot. After losing to the Rapids in July, SDFC capitalized on key turnovers from Colorado, netting two goals in the first half from Onni Valakari and Elias Achouri, followed by a second-half goal from Gabriel Pirani. SDFC has now secured four consecutive home wins following the MLS pause for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- •SDFC's victory puts them within one point of the Wild Card position.
- •Onni Valakari and Elias Achouri scored in the first half.
- •Gabriel Pirani added a third goal in the second half.
- •SDFC has four straight home wins since the World Cup break.
- •The win avenges a previous loss to the Rapids in July.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — SDFC keep pace in playoff race with dominant 3-0 win over Colorado Rapids
"A three-goal-scorer night for the Chrome & Azul sealed the 3-0 Snapdragon Stadium victory against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night, remaining in striking distance of an MLS Cup Playoff position.
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