San Diego FC Edges St. Louis City 1-0
Anders Dreyer's first-half goal gives San Diego FC its first win since August, though the club has already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Soccer
San Diego FC defeated St. Louis City 1-0 on October 31, 2026, with Anders Dreyer scoring in the 39th minute. The win was San Diego FC's first since August 29, when it beat LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium.
Why it matters
The result ends a winless stretch for San Diego FC but comes after the club was eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday. St. Louis City, which began the day third in the Western Conference, lost ground in the standings with the defeat.
Dreyer has scored 14 goals this season and 33 goals through 66 MLS matches, while Sisniega recorded six saves for his first clean sheet of the year. San Diego FC finishes its season at 9-13-11, while St. Louis City stands at 14-10-9.
The players
Anders Dreyer
Dreyer is a forward for San Diego FC whose goal in the 39th minute decided the match, and he has scored 14 goals this season.
Pablo Sisniega
Sisniega is the San Diego FC goalkeeper who made six saves and earned his first clean sheet of the season in his 42nd career start.
The details
Dreyer scored in the 39th minute off assists from Alejandro Alvarado and Marcus Ingvartsen. Sisniega earned his fifth start for San Diego and first clean sheet of the season, making six saves.
Timeline
August 29, 2025: San Diego FC beat LA Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium for its previous win.
Wednesday, October 29, 2026: San Diego FC was eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2026: San Diego FC defeated St. Louis City 1-0.
November 7, 2026: San Diego FC hosts Sporting Kansas City to end its season at Snapdragon Stadium.
Season Trajectory
San Diego FC's 9-13-11 record ends a season that saw the club eliminated from playoff contention before its final home match. The result slightly affects the Western Conference standings by denying St. Louis City a point while the club plays out the season.
San Diego FC's remaining home match on November 7 is its last regular-season game, so fantasy and roster decisions for that fixture depend on the final lineup. The result also moves St. Louis City's position in the Western Conference standings as its season nears its end.
The takeaway
San Diego FC's win shows the club can still finish strong even after playoff elimination, giving fans a reason to watch its final home match. For readers tracking MLS, the result is a reminder that late-season wins can still shift standings for playoff-bound rivals.
What happens next
San Diego FC hosts Sporting Kansas City at Snapdragon Stadium on November 7, 2026, to end its season.
Further reading
Follow more San Diego FC coverage in our soccer section for updates on the club's season finale.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Diego Union-Tribune.
