SAN DIEGO – San Diego FC and St. Louis SC played to a 0-0 draw on March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego and The Sporting Tribune's Kyle Leibel was there to capture the following TST images.

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Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres takes part in the historic pregame ceremony, officially initiating San Diego FC into MLS, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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Both teams line up for the national anthem before the match between San Diego FC and St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA

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San Diego FC fans chant in support during the match against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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San Diego FC starting 11 lines up for their historic home opener against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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San Diego FC left back Franco Negri (22) goes up for a header during a match against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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The referee issues a yellow card after a hard challenge during a match between San Diego FC and St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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San Diego FC central midfielder Jeppe Tverskov (6) crosses the ball during a match against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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SDFC right back Omni Valakari (8) dribbles the ball forward during a match on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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St. Louis S.C. goalkeeper jumps onto San Diego FC center back Patrick McNair (17) during a match on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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San Diego FC right back William Kumado (2) volleys the ball during a match against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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San Diego FC center forward Marcus Ingvartsen (7) dribbles the ball during a match against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.

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SDFC right back Till Jasper Loeffelsend (19) crosses the ball during a match against St. Louis S.C., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA

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SDFC right wing Andres Dreyer (10) takes a free kick during a match on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA.