San Diego FC demolished CF Montreal 5–0 in an MLS encounter that exposed the visitors' defensive fragility and attacking impotence. Operating in a 4-3-3 formation, the hosts dominated with 10 shots, seven of which found the target, whilst Montreal managed only two shots on target from six attempts. San Diego's xG of 1.61 underperformed their clinical finishing, with four different goalscorers—Pellegrino, Zamble, Valakari and Ingvartsen—sharing the spoils. Montreal's xG of just 0.33 reflected their toothless approach, and San Diego's goalkeeper faced minimal threat, recording a 28.57 per cent save percentage. Referee Joseph Dickerson oversaw a one-sided affair that saw the home side's superiority across all phases. The scoreline marks a significant statement of intent for San Diego's campaign.