San Diego, CA
Loons Hand San Diego First Home Loss of 2026 | Minnesota United FC
Tonight saw your intrepid Loons stake their claim in America’s Finest City (it is really called that, apparently), the second in a string of West Coast matchups that have panned out in Minnesota’s favor. It was a late kickoff for us Central Time folk, but the boys on the road hit the pitch with energy to spare.
An early Pereyra attempt ramped up the momentum early, demonstrating the visitors’ attacking mentality right off the bat. The first stretch of the match saw the Black and Blue push forward with extra numbers before falling back to fend off San Diego in the defensive third, then settling into a mid- to low-block that balanced their defensive acumen with a respectable amount of possession.
The home team was the first on the scoreline, however, with Luca Bombino’s powerhouse left-footed strike from the center off some nice combo play by Lewis Morgan and Anders Dreyer. Keeper Drake Callender shut down Onni Valakari’s shot just minutes later, a crucial save that kept the Loons in the game and helped drive their tangible push for the equalizer.
Their efforts were rewarded when Nectarios Triantis and Owen Gene combined in the midfield to get a killer ball up to Tomás Chancalay on the left. With the reliably sharp, collected air we’ve come to expect from the Argentine, Chancalay sent it into the box for Kyle Duncan to head home with his first goal in the Black and Blue.
Half an hour into play, Minnesota fans held their breath as Anders Dreyer made a big run into the box and Callender came off the line to intercept. When the ball kept rolling, Callender launched himself back to snatch it just before it crossed the line. It was truly one of the most heart-stopping moments of the night, and Callender doubled down with another big save just a minute later.
Minnesota pushed hard for another chance, with Pereyra, Triantis, and Gene working overtime in the midfield to progress the ball. Gene’s soaring service in the 40th found Anthony Markanich for a low header into the box, where Yeboah was waiting to drive it home and put the Loons up one going into the half.
When the action kicked back off in the second half, McVey collided with Nicolás Romero and picked up his second yellow of the match, putting the home team down a man (for the fourth game in a row!). Though the short-handed Chrome and Azul would still create plenty of chances, timely clearances by Jefferson Diaz and Romero kept them out of the net.
Despite outnumbering the opponent, the Loons spent a large part of the second half defending deep, trying to hold off an increasingly pushy San Diego side. Minnesota engineered several counter-attack opportunities, but weren’t able to capitalize on them. A pair of Pereyra corners were shut down by the San Diego defense, and Coach Knowles sent in a pair of subs to solidify the defense for the home stretch: Wil Trapp and Devin Padelford for Gene and Romero, respectively,
Pereyra’s 69th-minute challenge of Aníbal Godoy earned him a yellow and gave Anders Dreyer a free kick at a dangerous point in the match, but Minnesota turned it around and kept pushing. The two determined Western contenders entered a push and pull for a long stretch leading into the last 20 minutes.
Dreyer found another critical free kick opportunity with 10 minutes left on the clock, but Callender once again rose (or dove) to the occasion and knocked it away to maintain the Loons’ lead. Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Momo Dieng replaced Pereyra and Yeboah in the 83rd, bringing a fresh injection of energy right before perhaps the most stressful moment of the night.
A handball by Trapp in minute 90 led to the third of Dreyer’s big free kick chances just outside the box, but the Danish international once again failed to yield results as his shot went wide. Seven minutes of stoppage had the Loons fighting to hold onto their lead, with Dieng logging two attempts on goal but coming up short. Callender, in true Man of the Match fashion, knocked away a soaring Hail Mary shot by Dreyer in the 90’+7 to secure the victory for the Black and Blue.
Overall, tonight was an impressive showing for a Loons side settling into their identity under Knowles. They’ll have to work to keep the forward momentum as they dive into a packed upcoming schedule, finding ways to stay dominant late in the game while keeping the defense on lock, but all signs point to a steady upward climb for the guys who just handed San Diego their first home loss of the year.
If you’ve been putting off a proper reset, consider this your nudge. Rancho La Puerta – the iconic fitness resort and spa nestled in the hills of Tecate, Baja California – has once again claimed the top spot on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards list, earning the No. 1 ranking for International Wellness Retreat in 2026.
Eight Times at the Top
The Ranch doesn’t just show up on this list – it dominates it. Previous wins in 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 have earned it a hall of fame distinction in Travel + Leisure’s history.
Rankings are based on reader ratings across rooms and facilities, location, service, food, and value, so this is real-world validation straight from the people who’ve been there.
A Week at the Ranch
Set across 4,000 private acres of gardens, mountains, and meadows, The Ranch runs on a weekly stay format designed to help you slow down, move, and reconnect. The fitness program is broad – yoga, Pilates, strength training, water aerobics, Tai Chi, and guided hikes across more than 40 miles of trails.
Three onsite health centers handle the spa side, offering a full range of treatments and therapies throughout the week. The food earns its own mention: nourishing, pescatarian-style cuisine built around fresh produce from the Tres Estrellas Organic Farm right on the property.
Rooted Since 1940
The Ranch was founded by spa pioneers Deborah Szekely and her late husband Edmond Szekely – two of the people most credited with shaping the modern wellness resort as we know it.
That foundation is still very much alive here: a focus on nature, community, movement, and nourishment that has kept people returning for decades.
See you there!
Rancho La Puerta has been drawing people in and keeping them coming back for over 80 years. Your first visit – or your fifteenth – awaits.
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See you there, San Diego!
Sempra, the San Diego-based Fortune 500 energy giant, announced changes in the executive suite that the company says reflect greater focus on its holdings in the utilities sector.
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Karen Sedgwick will become the chief executive officer and president of Southern California Gas, one of Sempra’s subsidiaries.
She will be replaced by Justin Bird, who is currently the CEO of Sempra Infrastructure, the company’s subsidiary in Houston that builds, operates and invests in projects such as liquefied natural gas, or LNG, facilities.
The appointments come in the wake of a $10 billion agreement announced last fall between the Sempra parent company and KKR, one of world’s biggest investment firms. Affiliates of KKR will buy a 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructures Partners.
The deal, which is expected to wrap up within the next two months, underscores Sempra’s intention to concentrate the company’s investment strategy on its utility assets in Texas and California.
“This is an exciting time for our company as we continue to advance the growth of our utility businesses,” Sempra’s Chairman and CEO Jeff Martin said in a statement. “These appointments further our mission alignment and strengthen our ability to deliver long-term value for our stakeholders. Our board has great confidence in both Karen and Justin and the leadership they will bring to their new roles.”
Sempra is the parent company of San Diego Gas & Electric, as well as Dallas-based Oncor, a utility that operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas. Sempra affiliate SoCalGas, with headquarters in Los Angeles, is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the U.S.
Sedgwick, who has worked at various Sempra companies for more than 30 years, already serves on the SoCalGas board of directors. She replaces Maryam Brown, who left SoCalGas and was named president and chief operating officer of Indiana Michigan Power on April 27.
Bird, with more than 20 years at Sempra, will also lead the company’s investor relations, treasury, financial planning, audit, insurance and tax functions. He will continue serving on the boards of Sempra Infrastructure and Oncor.
Bird and Sedgwick will assume their new roles on or around the closing of the KKR transaction. Last month, Bob Patel was named as incoming CEO of Sempra Infrastructure.
Sempra officials believe the KKR deal will generate “substantial cash proceeds” and support “disciplined capital allocation” by simplifying the company’s business and investment strategy.
The transaction is expected to result in about 95% of Sempra’s earnings to come from U.S. regulated utilities in 2027. The company has set a goal to have 60% of its rate base located in Texas by the end of this decade.
The KKR agreement will result in a reduction in Sempra’s stake in its various LNG investments.
Sempra’s ownership share of the first phase of the Energía Costa Azul facility in Ensenada, Mexico, will be reduced from 58.4% to 20.9%.
On the U.S. Gulf Coast, Sempra’s share of Cameron LNG in Louisiana will be reduced from 35.1% to 12.6%. In addition, its share of the first phase of the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas will drop from 19.6% to 7%, and its ownership of the second phase of Port Arthur will fall from 35.1% to 12.5%.
Global entertainment company Webtoon is returning to the hallowed halls of San Diego Comic-Con with a larger-than-life slate of panels featuring top talent and fresh announcements.
They will be shining the spotlight on some of today’s most engaging webcomic creators, including Derek V. Song (Fantasy High) and Punko (Cinderella Boy).
Let’s take a look at their schedule:
Thursday, July 23 – 10am – Room 29AB
Creature Craft: Visionaries of Horror Comics Share Their Secrets
This panel features Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy on WEBTOON; Cullen Bunn, creator of Ripcord and Deluge for Ignition Press; and Cat Staggs, co-creator of Death Mask, and artist on Tales for a HalloweeNight for Storm King Comics. Rotem Rusak, Editor-in-Chief at Nerdist, will moderate.
Friday, July 24 – 10am – Room 32AB
Love in Every Universe: The Great Romance Trope Debate
Join ROSEOAK, creator of Not So Silent on WEBTOON, Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad, E.M. Wilson, author of Situationship, and Becca Erin Title, founder of Meet Cute Romance Bookshop. The panel is moderated by Crystal Bell, the Culture Editor at Mashable.
Friday, July 24 – 1pm – Room 32AB
Adapting Fantasy High for WEBTOON with Derek V. Song
Featuring Derek V. Song, writer of Fantasy High. Fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at adapting the beloved Dimension 20 series for WEBTOON and learn more about bringing the world of Fantasy High to a new visual format.
Saturday, July 25 – 11:30am – Room 24ABC
What’s Next from WEBTOON Entertainment
Featuring Ryan Lee, Head of Content at WEBTOON; Sydney Bright, Head of Global Animation at WEBTOON Productions; Erik Kozura, Producer at WEBTOON; ROSEOAK, creator of Not So Silent; Derek V. Song, writer of Fantasy High; Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy; and Ucheomaaa, creator of Vibe Check! on WEBTOON. Journalist, comic critic, and 2026 Eisner judge, Tiffany Babb, will moderate. his panel will deliver a slew of announcements, exclusive first looks, and Creator appearances from its platform and entertainment businesses. Additionally, the panel will give fans a window into what’s next from WEBTOON’s most exciting stories and projects, with news from WEBTOON Originals, WEBTOON Productions, WEBTOON Unscrolled, and more.
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