Dreyer’s Late Penalty Gives San Diego 1-0 Win Over LAFC

Overview

• San Diego beat LAFC 1-0 on Saturday after a VAR review found a handball by LAFC defender Ryan Porteous and Anders Dreyer converted the resulting 89th-minute penalty.
• Dreyer received a second yellow in stoppage time and was sent off, which carries a suspension for San Diego’s next league game.
• Goalkeeper CJ dos Santos made three saves to record his first shutout in six starts and preserve the road victory.
• Designated Player Elias Achouri came off the bench to make his San Diego debut as the club moves to integrate new signings.
• The result halts LAFC’s recent run, improves San Diego’s head-to-head record versus LAFC, and moves San Diego within one point of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs as they head to Portland.