Diop spoke with The Union-Tribune about his new club’s potential, moving to a new city, and expectations for the inaugural season:

San Diego FC is playing its first-ever MLS game this weekend in a primetime matchup that adds a new layer to the city's "Beat L.A." mantra. Why it matters: The historic game against LA Galaxy officially kicks off SDFC's 2025 inaugural season as the newest franchise in a league that's rapidly grown to 30 teams in 30 years.

Players, fans, and sports officials are gearing up for the debut of the newest Major League Soccer expansion team in San Diego after waiting for nearly two years.