MLS newbies part-owned by ex-Chelsea star to make debut against record winners
San Diego FC face a challenging welcome to MLS when they kick-start their inaugural season this weekend. The Californian side were founded in 2023 and have become the 30th team to enter the expande…
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San Diego FC face a challenging welcome to MLS when they kick-start their inaugural season this weekend.
The Californian side were founded in 2023 and have become the 30th team to enter the expanded top flight of American football.
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Mata invested in San Diego FC last yearCredit: GettySan Diego's ownership group is led by British-Egyptian businessman Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
Amongst those also involved in the club hierarchy is former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.
Mata, who is currently at Australian A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers, hit 107 goal contributions in 278 Premier League outings.
He won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup at Chelsea, with the latter two trophies also coming at United with a League Cup.
The 36-year-old has won the World Cup and Euros with Spain too, and now taken his footballing interest to the United States.
Mata joined San Diego as a partner in November to become the first active player with an ownership stake in MLS.
The league newcomers will be one of 15 teams competing in the MLS Western Conference from this season.
Mikey Varas, who was previously with the United States national team as an interim boss, is the club's first ever head coach.
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He will name their debut MLS starting XI on Sunday night when they travel to none other than LA Galaxy.
Their Californian neighbours are the reigning champions and record winners of the MLS Cup, with six titles to their name.
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San Diego FC will play their home matches at the Snapdragon StadiumCredit: Getty3
Mata has taken his footballing expertise to board levelCredit: GettyDavid Beckham's former club finished second behind rivals Los Angeles FC on goal difference in the Western Conference last year.
However, Galaxy cruised through the MLS Cup play-offs before they beat New York Red Bulls in the final to become league champions.
It followed their previous triumphs in 2002, 2005, 2011, 2012 and 2014.
San Diego could be set to spoil the start of their title defence though as the increasingly popular MLS welcomes its latest side.
Los Angeles FC face Minnesota United FC in the season opener later on Saturday.
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