Major League Soccer's 30th season kicks off this weekend with fans still clamouring to see its biggest star, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, and the addition of San Diego FC, the league's 30th club. Messi led Miami to the top of the regular season standings last year before the club suffered a stunning defeat in the playoffs at the hands of Atlanta United.

While there's a certain weight to carry as a team's first marquee player signing, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano is tackling his role at San Diego FC with enthusiasm. Lozano is the star on Major League Soccer's 30th team,

San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's 30th franchise, will make its regular-season league debut Sunday — the city's first top-flight professional soccer team since the Sockers in 1984.

San Diego FC recognizes the nonprofit San Diego Independent Supporters Union, which is made up of seven groups: 18th Battalion, Barra 18, Chavos Frontera Ultras, Daygo Boys, The Locals, Riptides and USG 18. The supporters groups work together on community efforts, gameday atmosphere and events.

San Diego FC will kick off the 30th MLS season with their first game on Sunday in Carson against LA Galaxy, followed by their first home game March 1 against St. Louis City SC at Snapdragon Stadium.

LA Galaxy are all set to host San Diego FC in the MLS 2025 Western Conference fixture. Galaxy finished second in the last season.

San Diego FC is set to make its highly-anticipated regular season debut on Sunday with an away match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna is among MLS players to watch as the league kicks off a new season on Saturday. RSL is set to visit Chicho Arango and the San Jose Earthquakes.

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.