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MLS Newest Club San Diego FC Knocks Out Liga MX Giants Pumas in Concacaf Champions Cup
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Pumas UNAM hosted San Diego FC this Tuesday, February 10 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario in the second leg of the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
The MLS club made history. Although it could not defeat the Liga MX side, it eliminated them from the Champions Cup thanks to the 4-1 victory it secured in the first leg on February 3 at Snapdragon Stadium.
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San Diego FC is the newest franchise in Major League Soccer , while Pumas is a Mexican giant, making this result a statement from U.S. soccer against Liga MX.
That said, the next challenge for Mikey Varas's team will be to face none other than Toluca, the Mexican two-time champion, in the tournament's round of 16. The R16 matches are scheduled to take place in March.
Players of San Diego FC pose for a team photo prior to the CONCACAF Champions Cup match between Pumas UNAM and San Diego FC at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on February 10, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images
Pumas UNAM vs. San Diego FC: Stats & Results
| Pumas |
Stat |
San Diego FC |
|---|---|---|
| 62% |
Ball Possession |
38% |
| 1.68 |
Expected Goals (xG) |
0.93 |
| 25 |
Total Shots |
5 |
| 10 |
Shots on Target |
3 |
| 1 |
Big Chances |
2 |
| 1 |
Big Chances Missed |
2 |
| 564 (89%) |
Accurate Passes |
319 (80%) |
| 13 |
Fouls Committed |
10 |
| 2 |
Corners |
1 |
Source: FotMob
The match ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of Pumas. San Diego FC advanced thanks to its home victory on February 3. The aggregate result was 4-2 in favor of the MLS club.
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Pumas UNAM vs. San Diego FC: Player Ratings
| Pumas |
Rating |
San Diego FC |
Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navas |
7.2 |
Sisniega |
7.8 |
| Rivas |
7.1 |
Pellegrino |
6.7 |
| 7.5 |
6.3 |
||
| Duarte |
6.4 |
Dreyer |
7 |
| Medina |
6.7 |
Soma |
6.7 |
| 6.9 |
Tverskov |
7.2 |
|
| Vite |
9 |
Godoy |
6.7 |
| Angulo |
7.4 |
Bombino |
6.9 |
| Morales |
7.1 |
Duah |
7.1 |
| Carrillo |
7 |
McVey |
6.7 |
| Juninho |
7.1 |
Eisner |
6.4 |
Source: FotMob
The player who drew all eyes was Pablo Sisniega , San Diego's goalkeeper. The Mexican not only "saved" his team with eight saves, but he also made a strong case for a call-up to the Mexican National Team , just months before the 2026 World Cup.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
