SDFC’s Dreyer sets tone, puts exclamation point on series-clinching win – San Diego Union

<p>Serenaded with chants of “M-V-P” from the supporters section during warmups, San Diego FCforward Anders Dreyer wasted little time validating the cheers in a 4-0 MLS Cup Playoffs Game3 win over visiting Portland Timbers on Sunday.</p><p>The 2025 MLS All-Star scored in the fifth minute of the do-or-die contest, assisted on a crossfrom Onni Valakari. Valakari, who made a midfield tackle to gain possession, lobbed a pass thatsailed just behind the streaking Dreyer but within the window of two Portland defenders.</p><p>Dreyer repositioned and fired a low shot past Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis. The tone-setting goal sent the Snapdragon Stadium crowd of 32,500 into a frenzy that never relented forthe ensuing 85 minutes, as the home club closed out the first victorious postseason series in