San Diego FC will play Xolos in five-year annual match at Snapdragon

State of play: San Diego FC kicks off its inaugural season in the MLS in 2025, and is starting to build out its roster.

• Xolos plays in Mexico's top division and won the Liga MX title in 2012. They play at Caliente Stadium in Tijuana.

The fine print: These matches, starting in 2025, will be included in the season ticket packages for SDFC season ticket holders.

• The two teams plan to add entertainment and festival/fiesta elements to the events, and to coordinate community-service projects with fans.

What they're saying: "We are excited to compete intensely on the pitch and work together off the pitch to develop unifying initiatives and experiences that will help grow the game and make a positive impact on both sides of the border," San Diego FC CEO Tom Penn said in a statement.