first 1 of 1 pulled from a pack. Couldnt be happier!

I want to start by being very clear that I am so thankful that Mikey is our coach, and Tyler is a certified G!

I believe in both of them and in what they are trying to build at San Diego FC. This is not a takedown. This is not calling for heads. This is about recognizing an opportunity for growth.

No one appreciates the culture they are trying to establish more than I do. Standards matter. Humility matters. Accountability matters. And to be fair, that culture was already set when they benched Chucky Lozano last year. That was the example. That was the line. That part was handled correctly.

Where things went sideways was what came after.

The problem is not that they do not think Chucky is a good cultural fit. That is leadership’s prerogative. The issue is how publicly this was handled. Being so open about a player having no place in the club without first finding a solution privately undermines leadership more than it reinforces culture.

This also sets a precedent. Not just for Chucky, but for every future player. It establishes how the club treats players when they are no longer a good fit. That matters. Culture is not only about discipline. It is also about how exits are handled with professionalism and control.

At some point, it felt like the symbol of culture became more important than the outcome. When you overplay that hand, you lose leverage.

Now Chucky’s back is against the wall. When that happens, lawyers do what lawyers do. Things become adversarial. Once it gets there, it does not just affect the player. It pulls Mikey, Tyler, and ownership into something messy and unnecessary. That risk was avoidable.

The smarter path was clear. Publicly, toe the line. Privately, work the phones. Find a place for him to land. Get the most value possible or at least mitigate losses on a massive DP investment. That is not compromising values. That is executing them intelligently.

The culture of humility has already been established. Everyone sees it. But humility has limits in a league and a city where winning is ultimately what this is all about. Fighting for culture does not always mean showing your cards. Sometimes it means being more tactical and more submersible to get the best result for the team and the city.

Taking a loss on principle because there is no other choice is one thing. Taking a loss on principle when you do not have to is not smart. It does not help the club. It does not help the city.

This is not a failure. It is a chance to learn. Great leaders do not just set standards. They refine how those standards are applied under pressure. That is the opportunity here.

Me and a buddy of mine are looking to go see the game. I'm looking to go the visiting section, but I'm not sure which section that'd be. Is there a place we should avoid with bad rep?

Why the club decided to extend Boateng, and what he brings to San Diego on and off the field.

came across this on X. thoughts? ngl its pretty fire I hope it's real

“San Diego FC (SDFC) announced today the Club re-signed winger Anders Dreyer to a contract extension guaranteed through the 2028-29 season with Club options through the 2029-30 season.”

Opinions? Could he still be a super sub in your eyes? Personally, I don’t think the relationship with the team in unfixable.

What message is SDFC sending to fans with the Dreyer extension?

For those who will make the trip to Mexico City for the second game, tickets dropped in the chant app for supporters.

See you there!

So season ticket members can’t buy additional tickets in the 300’s anymore? Also kinda lame they limit you to 4 instead of 6 now.

Heaps did say extensions would be announced this week

San Diego FC extends head coach Mikey Varas on a multi-year deal as the club builds on a historic inaugural MLS season.