# San Diego FC MLS and Leagues Cup season > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-diego-fc-mls-season > Updated: 2026-09-15T18:54:02.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 8. Following a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on August 23, San Diego FC climbed to 11th in the Western Conference with 27 points. Coach Mikey Varas emphasized the necessity of maintaining momentum and commitment to secure a playoff position. By early September, the club’s standing improved to ninth, placing them in the final MLS Cup Playoff wild-card spot. Despite this progress, the team faced a challenge following a 1-0 loss to Orlando City. Varas stated the squad is “on a mission” to find consistency and secure points during the final stretch of the season. San Diego prepared to host the sixth-place San Jose Earthquakes at Snapdragon Stadium for a critical matchup. While San Jose holds a five-point lead over San Diego, the club enters the contest looking to leverage a strong home record, having won its last five games at Snapdragon Stadium. San Jose entered the match following a 1-1 draw against Austin FC, where coach Bruce Arena noted the team's need to improve their ability to close out games. In their subsequent meeting, the San Jose Earthquakes secured a 3-2 victory over San Diego FC. The win, driven by a strong first-half performance, moved San Jose up to fourth in the standings after a period of eight winless matches. San Diego coach Mikey Varas apologized to fans for a lackluster defensive performance that saw the team concede three goals in the first half. As the postseason approaches, San Diego faces increased pressure to find the consistency required to maintain their playoff hopes. ## Claims - San Diego FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0. (single source) - Onni Valakari, Elias Achouri, and Gabriel Pirani scored goals for San Diego FC. (single source) - San Diego goalkeeper CJ dos Santos recorded his fourth clean sheet of the season. (single source) - Colorado goalkeeper Nico Hansen made one save during the match. (single source) - The goals conceded by Colorado were attributed to preventable defensive mistakes. (single source) - Gabriel Pirani scored in the 71st minute following an assist from Marcus Ingvartsen. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: San Jose Earthquakes climb standings after victory over San Diego FC The San Jose Earthquakes moved to fourth in the MLS Western Conference after defeating San Diego FC 3-2, setting up a major rivalry match against Los Angeles FC. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jose-earthquakes-climb-standings-after-victory-over-san-diego-fc ### 2026-09-08: San Diego FC to host San Jose Earthquakes in MLS playoff hunt San Diego FC hosts the San Jose Earthquakes this Wednesday in a key Western Conference battle as both teams fight for playoff positioning in the MLS. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-fc-to-host-san-jose-earthquakes-in-mls-playoff-hunt ### 2026-08-27: San Diego FC pushes for MLS playoff spots amid league matchups San Diego FC seeks to climb the MLS Western Conference table following a win over Colorado, while Los Angeles FC looks to break a winless streak against DC United. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-fc-pushes-for-mls-playoff-spots-amid-league-matchups ### 2026-08-23: San Diego FC defeats Colorado Rapids 3-0 San Diego FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0 at Snapdragon Stadium, with goals from Onni Valakari, Elias Achouri, and Gabriel Pirani ending the Rapids' three-game winning streak. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-fc-defeats-colorado-rapids-3-0 ### 2026-08-20: Colorado Rapids face San Diego FC in MLS Western Conference matchup The Colorado Rapids, riding a three-match winning streak, travel to face San Diego FC in an MLS Western Conference clash as both teams vie for playoff positioning. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colorado-rapids-face-san-diego-fc-in-mls-western-conference-matchup ### 2026-08-11: San Diego FC faces must-win match against Club Puebla San Diego FC must secure a commanding win against Club Puebla to keep their Leagues Cup knockout stage hopes alive following a recent 1-0 victory over Tijuana Xolos. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-fc-faces-must-win-match-against-club-puebla ### 2026-07-30: Minnesota United faces San Diego FC in MLS playoff race showdown Minnesota United hosts San Diego FC in a crucial MLS match, aiming to break a winless streak and secure a playoff spot; key players include Kelvin Yeboah and Alejandro Alvarado Jr. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-united-faces-san-diego-fc-in-mls-playoff-race-showdown ### 2026-07-24: San Diego FC vs FC Dallas MLS match preview San Diego FC hosts FC Dallas on July 25, 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium; both clubs seek points amid injuries and contrasting styles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-fc-vs-fc-dallas-mls-match-preview --- Cite as: San Diego FC MLS and Leagues Cup season. 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