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Scores brace in draw Valakari scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Valakari opened his count from the penalty spot after 21 minutes and added a close-range finish that took a deflection in the 51st minute of Saturday's clash. He completed 40 or more passes for the second straight MLS match, while the goals boosted his total to three in four starts. He's quite reliable for ball distribution and offensive output given his consistent involvement in the attacks of a dominant San Diego side.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Petar Musa has hat trick for FC Dallas in 3-3 tie with San Diego

Petar Musa scored three goals — his second career hat trick and second multi-goal game this season — for FC Dallas in a 3-3 tie with San Diego FC

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Sets up winner Valakari assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Valakari created the winning goal from his only chance created of the game while also registering three shots himself. The midfielder recorded his second goal contribution of the season after scoring in the opening gameweek, and has now attempted five shots and created two chances across the first three games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Anders Dreyer, rookie Duran Ferree lead San Diego past Sporting KC 1-0 in third straight shutout win

Anders Dreyer scored late in the first half and rookie teenager Duran Ferree posted his third straight clean sheet to begin the season, leading San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over S...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

San Diego's Dreyer, Ingvartsen, Ferree deliver 2-0 victory over St. Louis City

Anders Dreyer and Marcus Ingvartsen both had a goal and an assist, and rookie teenager Duran Ferree earned his second clean sheet in his second start when San Diego FC finished off...

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Finds the net Valakari scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Valakari scored with a strike from outside the box in the second half of Saturday's win over CF Montreal, finishing a pass from Marcus Ingvartsen. He added one key pass in the performance. The midfielder remains a locked-in starter and appears to be picking up where he left off last season, when he recorded five goals and eight assists across 39 appearances.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Amahl Pelligrino's goal, 2 assists help San Diego beat Montreal 5-0 in season opener

Amahl Pellegrino had a goal and two assists on Saturday night to help San Diego FC beat CF Montreal 5-0 in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Signs permanently with San Diego Valakari has signed permanently with San Diego, joining from Pafos FC and signing a contract through 2028 with an option for 2029, the club announced.

Impact Valakari featured in 39 MLS games during the 2025 MLS season, contributing five goals, eight assists to go with 35 chances created and 58 tackles. The midfielder proved to be an essential asset in the middle of the pitch for the new franchise and convinced the board to sign him permanently. Valakari is expected to regain the similar role heading into the 2026 MLS season.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC fully acquire midfielder Onni Valakari | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing San Diego FC have exercised their permanent transfer option for midfielder Onni Valakari, the club announce...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Assists in win Valakari assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Valakari set up one goal during Sunday's rout, making the most of his three chances created. The midfielder has been brilliant since making the move to MLS, and he's keeping that going in the playoffs. San Diego will need Valakari firing on all cylinders to keep their first season in the league flying through the playoffs.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dreyer and Pellegrino each score 2 goals, San Diego beats Timbers 4-0, advances to conference semis

Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino scored two goals each to help San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 4-0 and win their best-of-3 first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Supplies assist in win Valakari assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Valakari assisted one of four San Diego goals Saturday as they unwound the Portland backline in a 4-0 road victory. In addition to his goal contribution the midfielder added five tackles (four won), one interception and one clearance to the team's clean sheet effort across his 90 minutes of play. Valakari's assist marked his first goal contribution after a 12 appearance (12 start) drought.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC plays Minnesota United in conference action

San Diego FC and Minnesota United meet in conference play

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Kelsy leads the Portland Timbers against San Diego FC

Kevin Kelsy leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with San Diego FC after a two-goal outing against Cincinnati

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores, assists vs Houston Valakari scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Valakari scored his fourth goal in the season during the match, but it wasn't enought to avoid the home loss. The midfielder also logged his sixth assist in 21 appearances (13 starts). He helped on defense as well, making a season-high three tackles.

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

Late assists in win Valakari assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-3 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Valakari slipped a through ball past Vancouver's defensive line late in the second half Wednesday to assist San Diego's final goal of their 5-3 victory. Following a stretch of five fixtures in May over which the midfielder made just one start (five appearances), Valakari has now made four successive starting appearances. On the season, he has scored three goals and assisted five times across 19 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Iloski and Anders Dreyer score goals as San Diego beats St. Louis 2-1

Milan Iloski scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Anders Dreyer also scored a goal and San Diego FC beat St. Louis City 2-1

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores, assists as sub Valakari scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Valakari subbed on in the second half and scored his third goal in the season in the 73rd minute. Later, the midfielder logged his fourth assist to seal the deal. That was his 11th appearance (six starts) so far.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lozano scores two goals and distributes two assists in San Diego FC drubbing of FC Dallas

Hirving Lozano scored two goals and two assists and Onni Valakari scored a goal and distributed a pair of assists and San Diego FC scored a season high five goals shutting out FC D...

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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

San Diego FC faces the Seattle Sounders in conference play

San Diego FC and the Seattle Sounders square off in Western Conference action

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Two goal contributions Valakari scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Valakari had a goal contribution double Saturday, with the midfielder first seeing a goal in the 34th minute before earning an assist in the 40th minute. This is his fourth straight game with a goal contribution, now with two goals and three assists this season. He has started and their past two outings and seems likely to continue in this role due to his high form.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC edge LAFC for franchise's first home win Christopher McVey, Onni Valakari and Alex Mighten scored in the first 40 minutes, and San Diego FC went on to a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles...

MARCH 30, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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