Chucky Lozano Faces Pachuca With Mixed Emotions in Leagues Cup Debut
So here's the story that’s been making waves lately — Chucky Lozano, one of Mexico’s most iconic footballers, just played one of the most emotionally charged matches of his career. And it wasn’t just any game — it was San Diego FC’s Leagues Cup debut against Pachuca, the very club where Chucky’s professional journey began.
Now, imagine this: it's been eight years since Lozano left Pachuca for Europe, a move that saw him shine in the Netherlands with PSV and later in Italy with Napoli. Fast forward to 2025 — he’s now the star player for San Diego FC, a brand-new MLS team having a dream debut season. And for the first time since 2017, he’s standing across the field from the Tuzos, the club that raised him.
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Before the match, Chucky was clear about one thing — no goal celebration if he scored against his old team. “Of course not,” he said when asked if he’d celebrate. You could tell this game meant a lot to him — he openly admitted to having mixed feelings. Pachuca was his home, his roots, and now he was about to face them competitively for the very first time.
But make no mistake, Lozano wasn’t holding back on the pitch. He said he always plays to win — every game, every time. That mindset’s been crucial to San Diego FC’s red-hot start. With 7 goals and 8 assists so far, Chucky has been a key part of the team’s success, along with standout teammates like Anders Dreyer and Jeppe Tverskov.
Even though he spoke warmly about Pachuca, Lozano's focus was firmly on helping San Diego make a statement in the Leagues Cup. The tournament itself has stirred some controversy, especially with all the matches being played in the U.S. It’s something Chucky even acknowledged, saying the MLS teams definitely have the home-field advantage, which makes things harder for the Liga MX squads.
Despite that, he praised Pachuca's young talent and predicted a physically intense, exciting match — and he was right. The game started with high energy, and Pachuca took an early lead thanks to VÃctor Guzmán. Lozano nearly equalized, hitting the post in the 17th minute, and he kept pressing throughout, clearly playing with both fire and emotion.
In the end, beyond the result, what stood out was the moment: the prodigal son returning — not in celebration, but in fierce competition. And for Chucky, this wasn’t just another match. It was a full-circle moment, lived out under the bright lights of Snapdragon Stadium, with his past and present colliding on the same field.
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