San Diego FC eliminated from Concacaf Champions Cup

Toluca FC defeats SDFC 4-0 in second leg, advances on aggregate

Mar. 19, 2026 at 6:34am

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San Diego FC's run in the Concacaf Champions Cup came to an end on Wednesday night as they were defeated 4-0 by Toluca FC in the second leg of their round of 16 matchup. Toluca won the series 6-3 on aggregate after SDFC had won the first leg 3-2 at home. Jesus Ricardo Angulo scored twice for the Mexican club, while Paulinho and Jesus Gallardo also found the net. SDFC was reduced to 10 men late in the match after Chris McVey was sent off.

Why it matters

San Diego FC was hoping to continue its impressive start to the 2026 season and make a deep run in the prestigious Concacaf Champions Cup. The early exit is a disappointment for the club, which set expansion team records in MLS last year and had high hopes for this campaign.

The details

Toluca FC scored three unanswered goals in the second half to cruise past visiting San Diego FC 4-0 on Wednesday night. Jesus Ricardo Angulo scored just before halftime to give the hosts the lead, then added another goal in the 59th minute to make it 3-0. Paulinho also scored in the second half for Toluca. SDFC managed just one shot on target compared to 14 for the home side, and Chris McVey was sent off late as the visitors tried to mount a comeback.

  • The first leg between SDFC and Toluca FC was played last week, with SDFC winning 3-2 at home.
  • The second leg was played on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca, Mexico.

The players

Toluca FC

A professional soccer club based in Toluca, Mexico that plays in Liga MX, the top division of Mexican soccer.

San Diego FC

An expansion team that joined Major League Soccer in 2025 and set records for wins and points by a first-year club.

Jesus Ricardo Angulo

A forward for Toluca FC who scored two goals in the second leg to help his team advance.

Chris McVey

A defender for San Diego FC who was sent off with a red card late in the match.

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What they’re saying

“We're disappointed to see our Champions Cup run end, but we'll regroup and focus on the MLS season ahead.”

— John Lockett, Head Coach, San Diego FC

What’s next

San Diego FC will return to MLS play, hosting Real Salt Lake on Sunday, March 22nd.

The takeaway

San Diego FC's early exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup is a setback, but the club will look to bounce back in MLS play after a record-setting expansion season in 2025.