San Diego FC Introduces Luca de la Torre and Anders Dreyer
San Diego FC Introduces Luca de la Torre and Anders Dreyer at Introductory Press Conference in Little, Italy at San Diegos FC’s Headquarters.
Left to Right (San Diego FC Sporting Director Typer Heaps, Luca de la Torre, Anders Dreyer, San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas) Photo Credit San Diego FC
First, I have to mention San Diego FC’s Headquarters are so nice, like super nice. The employees who have access to the rooftop views everyday, just amazing.
SDFC’s Headquarters in Little, Italy San Diego CA. Photo Credit San Diego FC
To get the press conference started, San Diego FC brought up CEO Tom Penn to the microphone.
He quickly welcomed everyone who was able to make it to the Press Conference. Penn then began Congratulating Sporting Director Typer Heaps, Mikey Varas, and San Diegos FC’s whole Sporting team for “Putting together a Roster” “23 players signed to the first team, that is not an easy thing to do” stated SDFC CEO Tom Penn.
Penn adds how impactful the new signings are and how they round things out around the club as they prepare for the start of the season. “It’s Go Time, and we’re ready to roll.”
Sporting Director Tyler Heaps takes the stage and welcomes the players, “Two players that we have high expectations for.” Heaps talks about how the league revolves around different makers, and how these new signings are “key difference makers”. He finishes off by letting everyone know San Diego FC is ready to “Hit the Ground running” with a few weeks left in Pre-Season.
Head Coach Mikey Varas takes the stage stating how really excited he was for the new signings and jokingly says “we’re a real football club now.”
San Diego FC Head Coach Mikey Varas Photo Credit San Diego FC
Luca de la Torre, “I think everyones looking forward to the home opener on March 1st, I think the atmosphere will be really special, and the team will be ready by then to play really open attacking football and to entertain people and bring them back.”
Luca de la Torre at San Diego FC’s Training Facility Photo Credit San Diego FC
Jan 21st, “San Diego FC (SDFC) announced the signing of midfielder Luca de la Torre on a 12-month loan through the 2025 MLS season from Spain’s RC Celta de Vigo with a purchase option.”- San Diego FC
“We’re thrilled to bring Luca home to San Diego,” said SDFC Sporting Director Tyler Heaps. “Luca’s journey – competing in some of the world’s top leagues and representing the USMNT – speaks volumes about his dedication and talent. But what makes this moment truly special is that he’s coming home to represent the city that shaped him. We’re excited for him to connect with our fans and community in a meaningful way and play an important role in our historic inaugural season.”
Luca de la Torre Signing with San Diego FC Photo Credit San Diego FC
Anders Dreyer, “The MLS is growing, and good players are over here “Ready to start this adventure with this amazing team.”
Anders Dreyer Photo Credit San Diego FC
Jan 22nd,”San Diego FC (SDFC) announced the Club has acquired Danish winger Anders Dreyer as the second Designated Player in SDFC history and signed him to a three-year contract through the end of the 2027 MLS season on a permanent transfer from Belgium’s R.S.C. Anderlecht. Dreyer will occupy an International Roster Slot and will be added to the roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. -San Diego FC
“Anders is an exciting addition to our front line who has proven he can contribute goals everywhere he’s been in his career,” said SDFC Sporting Director Tyler Heaps. “He has shown his quality at the highest levels of European football, and we’re confident that his talent and work ethic will be instrumental to our success on the field. We’re excited to welcome him to SDFC as our second-ever Designated Player as we continue to build our roster for our inaugural season in MLS.”
Anders Dreyer Signing with San Diego FC Photo Credit San Diego FC
For a few weeks now, San Diego FC has been telling the media they were missing a few key players. Fast forward to now, I think it makes perfect sense to say, Watch out MLS, San Diego FC is here.