San Diego's hot new men's soccer team makes the conference semis in its first season
San Diego FC is moving on and moving up — and you can catch the young but mighty men's Major League Soccer team in exciting fall playoff action here and enjoy a great San Diego getaway, too!
In just its first year of existence, San Diego FC dominated its Western Conference rival Portland by a 4-0 score on Sunday to win its deciding first-round match at San Diego’s beautiful Snapdragon Stadium. The team now moves on to the semifinals, beginning with a match Nov. 24 at Snapdragon against Minnesota United.
Catch the action at Snapdragon Stadium and around town
Snapdragon is an ideal place to take in a soccer game, with great sightlines and lots of irresistible San Diego food and beverage options. It's also conveniently located in Mission Valley, which puts you right on the doorstep of a wealth of options to stay, dine and play.
Tickets to the Nov. 24 match are available while they last on the San Diego FC website. If you prefer to watch from elsewhere in the region, San Diego FC also has a lineup of more than 80 Pub Partners in all corners of San Diego County.
Among them are McGregor's Ale House (Mission Valley), Nola on 5th (Hillcrest), The Duke - Cocktails and Grub (Grantville), Taproom Beer Company (University Heights / North Park), Dave & Busters - Mission Valley, Barley and Sword Brewing Company (North Park), O'Brien's Pub (Kearny Mesa), Mr. Tempo (Gaslamp), Bock (South Park), Novo Mission Valley, The Corner Drafthouse (Bankers Hill), Buffalo Wild Wings locations (Sports Arena, Mira Mesa, Mission Valley) and many more.
Make the game part of a San Diego escape
San Diego FC's semifinal match is on a Monday, so why not make a long weekend of it and enjoy a great time exploring San Diego? Mission Valley has numerous inviting hotel options, including many moderately priced rooms in the Hotel Circle area.
Such world-class attractions as the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are just minutes away, as are such cultural treasures as Old Town San Diego. And even in fall, San Diego's world-famous beaches beckon, with reliable autumn sunshine, mild temperatures and the beauty of the glittering Pacific.
Spend a day reveling in the sun and surf along the classic boardwalk of Mission Beach. Or stroll the streets of picture-perfect La Jolla Village, and discover the beauty of the jewel-like La Jolla Cove.
And make sure to explore San Diego's vibrant neighborhoods, which capture the soul of the city, from the multicultural riches of the Southeastern communities to the hip avenues of Midtown to the fascinating history and exquisite vistas of Point Loma.
Get around town on the San Diego Trolley
With the San Diego Trolley offering quick transit around the region from multiple stops in Mission Valley, you can get in plenty of sightseeing instead of spending time behind the wheel. Old Town San Diego serves as a hub for the trolley and several other transit options, and from there you can take a quick trip to explore the shopping and cultural options around UC San Diego and La Jolla.
Or take a trolley hop into Downtown San Diego for nightlife and dining in the bustling Gaslamp Quarter.
And once you're back near Snapdragon, there are plenty of stadium-close spots to visit before and after the game for a memorable meal, celebratory cocktails and much more.
So make plans to head to San Diego for top-level soccer action in a perfect late-fall destination!