San Diego FC Secures 1-1 Draw Against Columbus Crew in Historic Home Match

Onni Valakari scores San Diego's first-ever home goal as the team remains undefeated in its debut MLS season.

San Diego FC midfielder Onni Valakari scored the team's first home goal in the 69th minute, equalizing the match against the Columbus Crew at Snapdragon Stadium.
The draw marks San Diego FC's fourth consecutive unbeaten match, a rare feat for an MLS expansion team, matching St. Louis City's 2023 record start.
Columbus Crew's Maximilian Arfsten opened the scoring in the 15th minute, becoming the first player to score in an SDFC home game.
Columbus played with 10 men after Malte Amundsen was shown a red card in the 60th minute for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.
San Diego FC's management successfully addressed discriminatory chants from their previous home game, implementing measures to promote inclusivity and civility among fans.