The San Diego MLS expansion side played out a 1–1 draw with the Columbus Crew on Sunday, 16 March 2025, in a Major League Soccer Matchday 4 fixture that kicked off at 02:30 UTC. Referee Victor Rivas of the USA officiated the contest, which saw the visitors take a 0–1 lead into half-time at the end of the first 45 minutes.

For San Diego, this result marked their fourth match in the top flight, and the point represented a respectable return against a Columbus side that entered the sea...