Anders Dreyer scored his fourth goal of the MLS Cup playoffs midway through the second half, lifting San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over visiting Minnesota United in a Western Conference semifinal match on Monday.

Dreyer's 23rd goal in all competitions helped No. 1 seed San Diego become the first expansion side to reach a conference final since Nashville SC reached the last game in the East half of the bracket in 2020.

San Diego FC would become the first expansion side to reach and MLS Cup final since the 1998 Chicago Fire if they defeat No. 2 Vancouver in the West final on Saturday, also at home.

Pablo Sisniega made three saves for San Diego while deputizing for the injured CJ dos Santos, keeping his second consecutive playoff clean sheet.

Despite a considerable deficit in possession,

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