(Photo Gallery) – Stalemate in San Diego for SDFC’s inaugural home match

CJ Dos Santos claps in gratitude toward the San Diego FC supporters union at Snapdragon Stadium on Sat. March 1, 2025. The keeper recorded two saves on his clean sheet.
Photo: Nate Tubbs/Prost International

Ever since losing the NFL Chargers, the city of San Diego has been fighting to prove itself as a premiere hub for sports culture. That fight culminated in history last night, as San Diego FC took the field for their first ever home match.

Everything about this game felt symbolic of feelings that San Diego sports fans have carried for the past several years, the air was electrified in the same space that their old football team used to play.

The San Diego FC supporters union cheer and wave flags at Snapdragon Stadium on Sat. March 1, 2025.
Photo: Nate Tubbs/Prost International

To be able to witness this history as a lifelong San Diego fan, while representing the new partnership between SDSU and Prost International was an absolute pleasure.

While the game itself may not have entirely matched the feeling of the night (check out the match recap here), it will still be remembered by many as a major step forward for San Diego.

Paddy McNair prepares to cross the ball at  Snapdragon Stadium on Sat. March 1, 2025.
Photo: Nate Tubbs/Prost International

I hope you enjoy the gallery, and follow myself and my SDSU colleagues in the future as the season progresses.

To see some of the pre-match energy that San Diego had to offer, check out our pre-match other gallery.

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