San Diego FC star Chucky Lozano reportedly on his way out

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San Diego FC's star forward Chucky Lozano, who led the expansion club with 9 goals and 10 assists in 27 games last season, is reportedly on his way out of the club. The Mexican international's departure will be a significant loss for San Diego, which had a historic inaugural campaign in 2025.

Why it matters

Lozano was the marquee signing for San Diego FC ahead of their first MLS season and played a crucial role in the club's success. His potential departure creates a major hole in their attack that the club will need to fill if they hope to build on their strong debut season and remain competitive in the Western Conference.

The details

Despite San Diego looking solid without Lozano in their recent Concacaf Champions Cup win over Pumas, replacing the 9g/10a production he provided last year will be a significant challenge. The club has not yet announced any plans to bring in a new Designated Player to replace Lozano, leaving questions about how they will address this personnel loss.

• Lozano led San Diego FC with 9 goals and 10 assists in 27 regular season games during the 2025 season.
• San Diego FC defeated Pumas in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One without Lozano in the lineup.

What’s next

It remains to be seen if San Diego FC will bring in a new Designated Player to replace Lozano's production, or if they will look to promote from within or make other roster moves to offset his potential departure.