Launched on June 19, 2019, San Diego Loyal SC is a member of the USL Championship, a United States Soccer Federation sanctioned Division II league and one of the most competitive pro soccer leagues in the world. The Club plays at Torero Stadium, under a three-year agreement with the University of San Diego.

San Diego Loyal SC is built on four core pillars – COMPETE, COMMIT, CONNECT and CULTIVATE.

San Diego Loyal SC plays for America's Finest City and is led by some of the best in sport. The Club is led by Chairman Andrew Vassiliadis, the youngest principal owner in the USL Championship. San Diego Loyal SC was founded on the business-side by experienced soccer executive Warren Smith, a co-founder and former president of Sacramento Republic FC. Executive Vice President of Soccer Operations Landon Donovan, one of the most decorated soccer players in U.S. history, leads the technical side. On the field, the club is led by Head Coach Nate Miller.

San Diego Loyal SC believes that soccer is for everyone, and that the joy and excitement inherent in our game should be celebrated by all. San Diego Loyal SC wants everyone to feel welcome, whether as players, fans, staff or the wider community.

In keeping with this core belief, San Diego Loyal SC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive soccer community, on and off the pitch, that not only recognizes but respects and values all aspects of a person’s identity, including but not limited to their ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

We are here to play. Here to play together. Here to play for you. Here to stay.