San Diego FC Extends Goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega's Contract

Sisniega's new deal will keep him with the club through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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San Diego FC has re-signed goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega to a multi-year contract extension that will take him through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028. The 30-year-old Sisniega started 11 matches during SDFC's inaugural 2025 season, recording four shutouts after taking over the starting role due to injuries to CJ dos Santos.

Why it matters

Retaining key players like Sisniega is crucial for San Diego FC as they look to build on a successful inaugural season and compete for championships in the years ahead. Sisniega has proven to be a reliable and talented goalkeeper at the MLS level.

The details

Sisniega's new deal will keep him with San Diego FC through June 2027, with a club option for the 2027-28 season. He started 11 matches in 2025, recording four shutouts, after taking over the starting role from CJ dos Santos, who is under contract through 2027. Sisniega was forced to sit out the club's MLS opener this season due to a red card received in last year's finale, but he has started both of SDFC's Concacaf Champions Cup matches so far this month.

  • Sisniega's new contract will take him through June 2027, with a club option for the 2027-28 season.
  • Sisniega started 11 matches during SDFC's inaugural 2025 season.

The players

Pablo Sisniega

A 30-year-old goalkeeper who has been a key player for San Diego FC since the club's inaugural season in 2025.

CJ dos Santos

The goalkeeper who was the starter for San Diego FC at the beginning of the 2025 season before suffering injuries that allowed Sisniega to take over the starting role.

SDFC Sporting Director

The sporting director for San Diego FC who commented on the club's decision to extend Sisniega's contract.

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What they’re saying

“Pablo has been a key player for us on and off the field, and we're happy to extend him and keep him and his family in San Diego.”

— SDFC Sporting Director (sandiegouniontribune.com)

What’s next

Sisniega could be in goal when San Diego FC hosts St. Louis City SC on Sunday.

The takeaway

Retaining talented players like Pablo Sisniega is crucial for San Diego FC as they look to build on a successful inaugural season and compete for championships in the years ahead.