We knew Snapdragon Stadium would host soccer matches during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. What we didn’t know is how many.

We got the answer Monday, and it was far more than expected: 11.

LA28 organizers reshuffled the Olympic soccer schedule, which initially planned to start east and progressively move west to reduce travel, leaving Snapdragon with maybe a quarterfinal or semifinal before the men’s and women’s tournaments conclude at the 89,702-seat Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Instead, they decided 35,000 capacity Snapdragon is such a suitable venue, both in amenities and vicinity to Los Angeles, that it will host more matches than any of the other six stadiums selected — starting with three women’s group stage doubleheaders on July 11, 14 and 17. (The soccer tournaments begin a few days before the July 14 Opening Ceremony.)

Snapdragon will also host a women’s quarterfinal (July 21), a men’s and women’s semi (July 24-25) and both bronze medal matches (July 27-28).

The 16-team women’s tournament is generally the more coveted ticket because it is a full national team event that comes just a year after the World Cup. The 12-team men’s tournament is for under-23 players with up to three overaged “wild cards” per team.

The draw won’t take place for another two years, so we don’t know who is playing where. And how you fare in the group stage determines what side of the bracket you land in for the knockout phase.

Based on the current schedule, a reasonable guess is that the U.S. women would be in San Diego for group matches, then move to the larger Rose Bowl for the quarters, semis and final while the opposite side of the bracket comes to San Diego.

Registration for the first ticket lottery ends Wednesday at tickets.la28.org, but it remains unclear whether San Diego County residents will be allowed to apply. Information on the LA28 website indicates the first ticket drop is available only to residents of Los Angeles and Oklahoma City (where the Olympic softball and canoe slalom will be held).

The other soccer venues are in San Jose, St. Louis, Nashville, New York and Columbus, Ohio. Of the seven total stadiums, only the Rose Bowl is not a Major League Soccer facility. To comply with Olympic sponsorship rules, Snapdragon will be referred to as “San Diego Stadium” during the Games.

“This is a huge moment for our city and everyone who believes in the unifying power of sports,” Mayor Todd Gloria said at the Feb. 3 news conference announcing that Snapdragon would host a then-unknown quantity of games. “San Diego is ready for the world stage. We are a sports city, we are a soccer city and we are without question a global city.”

It’s hard to believe we’re still in the final days of winter as we’re expected to reach record high temperatures this week for most of San Diego County.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from 10 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Friday for the city of San Diego and the valley areas of San Diego County, the NWS said. An extreme heat watch will take effect at 10 a.m. Thursday until 8 p.m., Friday.

“Not only are temperatures exceptionally warm, given the time of year, but the duration of prolonged heat for widespread locations is what is making this an unprecedented heat wave, especially for this time of year,” said the NWS. “By Thursday, it is possible that there will be a few locations possibly breaking monthly records, and then again on Friday, as temperatures will be at their hottest.”

Temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees are expected near the coast, and 100 to 105 degrees inland.

A weak offshore flow will bring winds of up to 20 mph Sunday through Tuesday. This week, winds will be confined to the usual passes and canyons with peak gusts around 25-35 mph.

“The big story is how this will begin our warming trend as offshore flow combines with the upper level ridge amplifying off the West Coast,” the NWS said.

The agency said Friday is forecast to be the hottest day of the week, with high temperatures around 30 degrees above normal away from the coast, and around 20 degrees above normal at the beaches.

Highs will reach 109-112 degrees in the deserts.

Some San Diegans took in the nice weather with a hike at Cowles Mountain. While locals are welcoming the warm temperatures, they can be dangerous. NBC 7’s M.G. Perez shows us how some outdoor enthusiasts are staying safe.

Tips to help keep cool and safe:

County officials offered tips on how people and their families can stay safe:

• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Stay out of the sun
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
• Avoid using the oven to cook
• Limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening
• Take refuge in air- conditioned spaces if possible
• Check in on potentially at-risk friends, relatives and neighbors

Responding to Signs of Heatstroke or Heat Exhaustion:

First and foremost, if you find someone who is suffering from symptoms of heatstroke or heat exhaustion — dizziness, nausea, confusion, headache — call 9-1-1 and start cooling them. DO NOT give them fluids to drink. A person with heatstroke may not be able to swallow. Fluids could run down their trachea into their lungs and make it hard for them to breathe.

After calling 9-1-1, start cooling the person by moving them into the shade, spraying them with cool water and fanning. Place them in a cool shower if they are alert, monitor their body temperatures and continue cooling them.

Much of the conversation every year after the men’s NCAA tournament selection show is about who didn’t get in. And this year in particular, with all the wild narratives that took off late in the year debating the importance of strength of schedule and how to evaluate teams like Miami (Ohio) and Auburn, we were guaranteed to get at least one team with every reason to be upset that their name wasn’t called. 

Which teams have the biggest gripe about not being selected to go dancing? Here’s a look at five with the most valid complaints.