In what was a physical match, Nashville SC fell 1-0 to San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium on July 25 in the first game between the two teams. It was only the second loss for Nashville SC since April 19.

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano scored the decisive goal early in the second half as host San Diego FC notched a 1-0 victory over Nashville SC on Friday night. Anders Dreyer set up the tally to raise his MLS-leading assist total to 16 while helping San Diego FC maintain its hold on first place in the Western Conference.