Founding Partner Manny Machado Is Showing up for San Diego
Published on October 16, 2025 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Diego FC News Release
San Diego FC's Official Podcast, presented by Ford had a special guest ahead of Decision Day. Founding Partner, seven-time Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star and current third baseman for the San Diego Padres stopped by to share what he thinks makes the Club so special.
Machado is excited for SDFC's first-ever Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs run and expressed how he "wouldn't miss it for the world."
Head coach Mikey Varas also joined the podcast to reflect on SDFC's inaugural season ahead of the last match of the regular season. It all comes down to Saturday, October 18, the match against the Portland Timbers and where the Club will seed in the Western Conference.
Watch the whole podcast below:
Show Up For San Diego. Join Machado and SDFC for Match One, presented by Sharp HealthCare. The first 25k fans will receive an exclusive SDFC branded scarf. Lock in your Playoff tickets now and experience the thrill of every decisive moment before it's too late!
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