It may be Anders Dreyer 's first MLS season, but playoffs are nothing new to the San Diego FC talisman.

A veteran of the Danish Superliga and the Belgian Pro League, Dreyer is accustomed to knockout-style tournaments.

Still, the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs will be unique when SDFC make their postseason debut against Wild Card winners Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday night (9:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ).

Playoff pressure

Having earned the Western Conference No. 1 seed following the best expansion season in MLS history (63 points), expectations are sky-high for San Diego. And all eyes will be on the Newcomer of the Year favorite after he produced an astonishing 19g/19a this campaign.

Does Dreyer feel the pressure?

“Not yet, but I know playoffs. I haven

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