San Diego FC faces must-win match against Club Puebla

San Diego FC faces a critical Leagues Cup matchup against Club Puebla at Snapdragon Stadium. To maintain their hopes for the knockout stage, San Diego FC must secure a decisive victory to improve their current goal difference of minus-1.

San Diego FC enters the match following a 1-0 victory over Tijuana Xolos, where Bryan Zamble scored the winning goal. In contrast, Club Puebla has struggled in the tournament, losing both of their matches and holding a goal difference of minus-6, placing them at the bottom among the 18 Liga MX teams competing.

The recent derby win against Tijuana Xolos also marked the first time these two border-region clubs faced each other in an official competition. The clubs have established a regional connection through the annual Baja Cup, a tradition involving friendly matches between the neighboring teams.