The chants, which have been common in Mexican soccer and are widely considered homophobic, largely occurred in the game's final moments.

San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps denounced fans' use of a homophobic chant often heard at Mexican national team matches.

Voice contributing photojournalist Zoë Meyers captured moments with fans just before the FC’s first home opening game on Saturday, March 1. Here’s what she saw.

Bruno Meli, the team's senior vice president of corporate strategy, licensing and retail, said the support from fans has been overwhelming, even before the game against the Galaxy.

Hubo tres ocurrencias del cántico homofóbico que se escucha frecuentemente en los partidos de la selección nacional de México.

San Diego FC will visit the reigning MLS Cup champion L.A. Galaxy at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+ in the league’s first "Sunday Night Soccer" showcase. As MLS begins its 30th season, San Diego FC begins play as the 30th team in the league.

San Diego FC has condemned the homophobic chant that was heard multiple times during the club's first MLS home game on Saturday. The expansion side drew St. Louis City 0-0 at Snapdragon Stadium in front of a record crowd of 34,