Major League Soccer will welcome another new franchise at the start of the 2025 season, as San Diego have been awarded an expansion by the league on Thursday.
Reports emerged this week that British-Egyptian billionaire and Tory treasurer Mohamed Mansour had reached the final stages of negotiation with MLS to purchase a new franchise, with 2025 the date set for their inaugural season. And Mansour has been awarded the expansion, alongside the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
A familiar face within the San Diego area will also be on board, as Padres baseball star Manny Machado is also also part of ownership group. The new team will play home games at Snapdragon Stadium - a 35,000-seat venue that is currently used by college football side San Diego State Aztecs.
