SDFC’s losing streak grows to three consecutive, outplayed 4-2 by Real Salt Lake
SDFC’s winless run turned into a losing streak, as they fell for a third straight MLS match with a 4–2 defeat on the road at America First Field on Saturday night.
Apr 18, 2026; Sandy, Utah, USA; San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) shoots and scores on a penalty kick against Real Salt Lake during the second half at America First Field. San Diego FC’s winless run turned into a losing streak, as they fell for a third straight MLS match with a 4–2 defeat on the road at America First Field on Saturday night. We regroup.
pic. twitter. com/W0treM9r6x — San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) April 19, 2026 The first of a two-match road trip for San Diego FC started in Sandy, Utah, as the Chrome & Azul visited Real Salt Lake for matchday 8, looking to move past their recent rough patch.
After last Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to Minnesota United, SDFC were winless in four consecutive league matches and had gone five games in all competitions without a victory. In these four league matches, SDFC has seen four consecutive red cards, with backline rotations and spells playing a player down coinciding with an average of two goals conceded over the span. These two sides met recently in San Diego back on March 22, with Real Salt Lake snatching the late 2-2 equalizer to leave Snapdragon Stadium with the drawing point.
SDFC’s defensive issues carried over early into Saturday night's games at America First Field, with Real Salt Lake finding the back of the net twice within the first six minutes. The opening goal of the night took place at the 5-minute mark off a goalkick turnover inside the penalty box from SDFC goalkeeper Duran Ferree, with RSL’s Diego Luna picking off the pass in the goal area to get the finishing touch into the uncontested net for the fast 1-0 lead. Diego Luna, that was wild 😱 📺 Apple TV: https://t.
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