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San Diego FC sign Luca Bombino to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension San Diego FC have signed defender Luca Bombino to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season with an...

JANUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Extends with San Diego Bombino has extended with San Diego, according to his club.

Impact Bombino is back in San Diego after his permanent transfer this offseason, with the defender now extending until the 2028/29 season, with an option for the 2029/30 season. This is huge news for both club and defender as he should remain their starter at left-back, with 29 starts in 31 appearances last season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC permanently acquire Luca Bombino from LAFC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SD receive: Luca Bombino - LAFC receive: Up to $1.1 million, sell-on % San Diego FC have permanently acquir...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Permanently join San Diego Bombino has been traded to San Diego from LAFC, according to his new club.

Impact Bombino was on loan with San Diego this season and will remain with the club moving into the 2026 season, with the defender traded to the club from LAFC. The 19-year-old would work himself into a decent role, joining early in the season and immediately seeing time, starting in 27 of his 29 appearances while recording one goal and three assists. He should remain in a starting role at left-back moving into next season, cementing a regular spot this campaign.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Bombino (illness) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with Portland Timbers.

Impact Bombino has regained health and will remain active on the left side of a back four in the decisive matchup of the first playoffs round. His presence from kickoff leaves Franco Negri among the substitutes for the third straight game. Assuming he's ready for 90 minutes of play, the 19-year-old could be relied on for a variety of stats, having made multiple clearances, tackles and interceptions in most of his recent games while providing an assist on Oct. 27.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Bombino has overcome an illness and is fully fit for Sunday's clash with Portland, per manager Mikey Varas.

Impact Bombino came off after 50 minutes during the second match against Portland, but that was due to an illness, not injury per manager Mikey Varas. The defender is fully fit for the third match of the opening round and will return straight to the starting XI at left-back. Franco Negri should be back on the bench despite playing 40 minutes last time out.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Bombino (undisclosed) was spotted in team training on Thursday after being forced off with an apparent injury in the last game against Portland, the club posted.

Impact Bombino was forced off in the 50th minute of the last game against Portland due to an undisclosed injury that raised concern among San Diego fans. Seeing him back in team training on Thursday is good news for the new franchise, as the U20 USMNT defender is an undisputed starter at left back and they will need him fit against the Timbers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valakari, Dreyer lead San Diego to 2-1 victory over Timbers in club's first postseason match

Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer scored in the first half and top-seeded San Diego FC held on for a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a best-of-three first-round opener of th...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dreyer leads San Diego FC against the Portland Timbers

Anders Dreyer leads San Diego FC into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Called up for U20 World Cup Bombino has been called up by the U20 USMNT for the U20 World Cup and is out for the time being.

Impact Bombino will not be with his club for the next few weeks, likely until the second week of October, as he will serve with the USMNT for the U20 World Cup. This is a major loss for his club, as he is a regular starter on the left flank of the defense. This will force a change for the time being, with William Kumado as a possible replacement.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for U20 World Cup Bombino has been called up by the U20 USMNT for the U20 World Cup and is out for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses Bombino generated four crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. He was subbed off due to injury in the 84th minute.

Impact Bombino was in the starting XI at left-back Saturday, appearing for 84 minutes and his eighth straight start. He would see an okay match performance-wise, recording one clearance, two interceptions and four crosses. He remains a regular in the backline moving into the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville takes shutout streak into matchup with San Diego FC

Nashville comes into a matchup with San Diego FC after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets up goal Bombino assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 11th...

Impact Bombino set up Ian Pilcher for the equalizer in the 79th minute. In addition to that, Bombino also recorded five clearances, three interceptions and three tackles. He has been involved in three goals over the last four games, marking the most productive spell in his career.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego remain atop Western Conference, tie Whitecaps 1-1

Ian Pilcher scored his first goal in MLS for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top-two teams in the Western Conference

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies assist in win Bombino assisted on a goal in San Diego FC's 2-1 win on Saturday against Chicago Fire.

Impact Bombino logged his third assist of the season while also contributing defensively with three tackles. He took four corner kicks as well. Bombino should have good chances of adding to his season assist total against Toronto FC, a team which has allowed 29 goals in 21 MLS matches.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home loss Bombino scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Bombino scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 54th minute with his first goal in the campaign. He logged a season-high three shots during the match. The left-back also led San Diego in tackles to help on defense.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ponce has two late goals to deliver the Dynamos a 4-3 win over leading San Diego FC

Ezequiel Ponce scored his second goal 10 minutes into extra time and the Houston Dynamo defeated San Diego FC 4-3

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Box-to-box performer in loss Bombino registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bombino matched a team high Wednesday with four clearances as San Diego were outlasted by Seattle in a 1-0 defeat. The left full-back also contributed one tackle (one won) and one interception to the team's defensive effort over his 90 minute shift. Bombino has been named as a member of the San Diego starting XI in each of their last seven fixtures and has played the full 90 minutes in each of their last four fixtures.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Bombino (lower body) is back in the initial lineup for Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Bombino has regained full fitness following a four-game absence. He may now see considerable minutes in a defensive spot on the left flank, looking to help his team through crosses, clearances and tackles.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC hosts Real Salt Lake in conference matchup

San Diego FC hosts Real Salt Lake in conference play

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Charlotte FC hosts San Diego FC on 4-game home winning streak

Charlotte FC hosts San Diego FC aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Aiming return next week Bombino (lower body) participated in part of training on Thursday but is aiming for a return against Salt Lake next Saturday, coach Mikey Varas told the media, per SanDiego Futbol.

Impact Bombino is progressing well in his recovery from a lower body injury which caused him to miss the last two games. He participated in part of training on Thursday and is targeting a return next week. He did not appear in their last match but has already started twice this season and could be back in the mix soon.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC visits the Colorado Rapids after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 3-0, San Diego FC visits the Colorado Rapids

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with injury Bombino is out for Saturday's match against Seattle due to a lower body injury.

Impact Bombino is heading to the sidelines for Saturday, as the defender suffered a lower body injury in recent days. He didn't appear in their last match but has seen two starts this season, so the club will want to monitor this moving forward.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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