Hirving Lozano is happy with his adaptation to MLS and believes he’s exhibiting his greatest type for San Diego, who go to Lumen Area to face the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday.
Lozano struck a stoppage-time winner as San Diego’s spectacular enlargement season continued with a 2-1 victory over the struggling LA Galaxy on Saturday.
They’re second within the Western Convention standings, one level above third-placed Minnesota United however 4 adrift of the Vancouver Whitecaps – the present Supporters’ Protect frontrunners.
Lozano has 5 objectives and 4 assists for San Diego since arriving from PSV, with whom he gained the Eredivisie final season.
“I used to be capable of contribute somewhat to that staff and earn one other European championship, however now I’m right here and I need to do issues proper,” Lozano stated, reflecting on his time with PSV.
“From the second I arrived, the whole lot has been great. I’m very glad and having fun with it to the fullest. I’m working onerous and really feel I’m regaining my prime type.”
San Diego coach Mikey Varas added of Lozano after the Galaxy recreation: “Chucky is a winner. He was fouled repeatedly, lots of which weren’t even known as, however he saved going. He did a incredible job.”
Chucky wins it on the demise…
…we’ll name this A Collection of Lucky Occasions. pic.twitter.com/Zlqh3z2tLn
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) Might 26, 2025
Seattle are additionally coming off a weekend win, having crushed FC Dallas 1-0 on the street by way of a late Albert Rusnak penalty. The Sounders are fifth within the West, 4 factors adrift of San Diego.
“I used to be pissed off the entire recreation,” goalscorer Rusnak stated after the Dallas recreation. “I couldn’t discover the house and it saved brewing and brewing.
“After I scored, I simply let it out. I don’t know if it was happiness or frustration. I don’t know what it appeared like, I’ll must look again.”
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Seattle Sounders – Albert Rusnak
The hero of Seattle’s win in Texas on the weekend, Rusnak has 10 aim involvements in MLS this season (seven objectives, three assists).
Solely Tai Baribo (14), Anders Dreyer (12), Pep Biel, Evander and Martin Ojeda (all 11) have extra within the league this yr.
San Diego – Hirving Lozano
In addition to contributing to 9 objectives in MLS this marketing campaign, Lozano leads all San Diego gamers for profitable dribbles (26) and photographs tried (48) in 2025.
MATCH PREDICTION – SEATTLE SOUNDERS WIN
San Diego are unbeaten of their final 5 MLS matches following their win over the Galaxy, although they’ve been inconsistent on their travels this time period.
They’ve gained three and misplaced three of their six street video games since becoming a member of MLS.
Seattle, in the meantime, are unbeaten of their final 11 residence video games in MLS, a run that stretches again to final season.
Days Like These pic.twitter.com/RLT5dVPXrE
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) Might 25, 2025
This time period, they’ve 4 wins and two attracts from six outings at Lumen Area. Brian Schmetzer’s males will subsequently be assured of closing the hole to their guests.
OPTA WIN PROBABILITY
Seattle Sounders – 55%
San Diego FC – 21.8%
Draw – 23.2%
