Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal soccer club was born on March 7, 2020, playing its first match just a few days before the pandemic shut down the world. It died late on a misty night on an absolute gut punch of a goal in the 119th minute of a playoff opener. Exhausted, heartbroken players sprawled on the pitch after the final whistle.
Alejandro Guido of the San Diego Loyal SC hugs his wife after a 4-3 loss to Phoenix Rising FC at a USL soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 in San Diego. Fans react after the San Diego Loyal’s 4-3 loss to Phoenix Rising FC at a USL soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 in San Diego. Dariusz Formella of Phoenix Rising FC celebrates after making the winning goal against San Diego Loyal SC during a USL soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 in San Diego.
“It’s a shame that this has to go away,” a subdued Donovan said after the Loyal lost 4-3 in overtime to Phoenix in the USL Championship conference quarterfinals after tying it on a penalty kick in stoppage time. “I don’t remember any of the results right now. I just remember the people involved and what we all put together was really unique. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life in this game and I’m not sure if it will ever exist again like this.
“I’m absolutely devastated that the club won’t be going forward but again, so happy I got to experience this and live this,” Adams said. He said he was so focused on finishing the Loyal’s run that he hasn’t thought yet about securing his next contract.
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