San Diego FC advanced to the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 after defeating Liga MX's Pumas UNAM 4-2 on aggregate. The expansion club won Leg 1 convincingly at Snapdragon Stadium on February 3 (4-1), then gutted out a 1-0 defeat in Mexico City on February 10 — keeper Pablo Sisniega making eight saves in the rarefied air at 7,500 feet. Next stop: reigning Liga MX champion Toluca FC in March.

How They Got Through

Leg 1 at Snapdragon wasn't even close. SDFC's attack was relentless, building a 4-1 cushion that gave the club a comfortable advantage heading to Mexico City. The crowd was electric, and the performance gave fans a real sense of what this team is capable of on home turf against international competition.

Leg 2 was a different story. Pumas needed to win 3-0 to advance on away goals, and they attacked with that urgency from the first whistle. SDFC wilted in the altitude, surrendering 62.5% of possession and getting outshot 25-5. The only thing standing between them and a very uncomfortable aggregate was goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega — Mexico City-born, intimately familiar with that stadium, and absolutely dialed in. He made eight saves, including a point-blank stop of Uriel Antuna in the 12th minute and back-to-back denials late in the game. Coach Mikey Varas called him "an absolute monster for us."

Pumas did break through in the 47th minute when a Pedro Vite free kick caught Sisniega off his line and bounced into the net untouched — his only real miscue all night. But a 1-0 defeat was enough. SDFC advances.

What's Next: Toluca in the Round of 16

Toluca is a significant step up. They're the reigning Liga MX champion, not a club in a 15-year trophy drought like Pumas. And their home stadium sits at 8,750 feet — nearly 1,300 feet higher than Mexico City. SDFC learned a hard lesson about altitude in Leg 2; that lesson will matter in March.

The good news: Leg 1 is at Snapdragon on March 11, giving SDFC another chance to build a cushion in front of their home fans before heading south.

About the Tournament

The Concacaf Champions Cup is the premier club tournament in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The winner earns a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The tournament runs through a single-match final on May 30, 2026.

Planning Your Visit (Toluca - Leg 1, March 11)

Parking

• Complete parking guide
• Lots open 3 hours before kickoff
• Pre-purchase parking strongly recommended
• Season ticket members get 30% off parking

Getting There

• Address: 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA 92108
• Trolley to Snapdragon Stadium - Green Line to SDSU Stadium Station ($2.50/ride)
• Directions & traffic tips

Stadium Essentials

• What to bring (and leave home)
• Clear bag policy - only bags smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" or clear bags allowed
• Food and drink options
• Seating chart

What's Also Ahead

SDFC's MLS regular season opens with a home opener against CF Montreal on Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 PM before the Toluca matchup in March.

View the complete 2026 schedule

2026 Season Tickets

After the most successful expansion season in MLS history, 2026 season tickets are available. Season ticket members get guaranteed access to all home matches, plus 30% off parking, 20% off merchandise, and 10% off concessions. Memberships start at $36 per match.

Learn more about 2026 Season Tickets

More Information

• San Diego FC team guide
• Complete 2026 schedule
• Official San Diego FC website
• Concacaf Champions Cup official site