SDFC falls 3-1 to Club América in Leagues Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
San Diego FC started its Leagues Cup campaign with a 3-1 loss to Club América at Estadio Banorte on August 7. Club América dominated the first half, scoring three goals through Brian Rodríguez and Isaías Violante. SDFC only managed to score once, with Luca Bombino finding the net in the 63rd minute. Despite holding a slight 58% possession advantage, SDFC struggled to match América's clinical finishing. They remain winless in their three matches played in Mexico, with their next Leagues Cup match against Club Tijuana scheduled for August 9 at Snapdragon Stadium.
- •SDFC loses 3-1 to Club América in Leagues Cup opener.
- •Club América led 3-0 at halftime with three first-half goals.
- •Luca Bombino scored SDFC's only goal in the 63rd minute.
- •SDFC faces Club Tijuana next on August 9 at home.
- •SDFC's record in Mexico falls to 0-3 overall.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — SDFC falls 3-1 to Club América in Leagues Cup opener at Azteca
"SDFC drops its 2026 Leagues Cup opener, falling 3-1 to Club América at Estadio Banorte on Thursday night behind a Man-of-the-Match performance from Brian Rodríguez.
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