Onni Valakari - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Dallas loses newcomer Daniel De Sousa Britto to injury in 1-0 loss to San Diego

Alejandro Alvarado scored his first career goal with a nifty shot early in the second half and San Diego FC held on for a 1-0 victory after FC Dallas lost newly acquired goalkeeper...

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Two tackles in defeat Valakari had two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Colorado Rapids.

Impact Valakari registered two shots (one on target) and two tackles across Wednesday's 1-0 defeat at Colorado, contributing at both ends of the pitch in a midfield role that required consistent pressing and ball-winning throughout the match. The Finland international has now recorded three goals and three assists in 16 MLS appearances this season, providing San Diego with a valuable secondary source of attacking production from midfield. His ability to contribute defensively while arriving in dangerous attacking positions should continue to make him an important piece of San Diego's midfield for the remainder of the Western Conference campaign.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati's Tom Barlow, San Diego's Marcus Ingvartsen both score twice in wild 3-3 draw

FC Cincinnati’s Tom Barlow scored his second goal of the match in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, two minutes after Marcus Ingvartsen’s second goal gave San Diego F...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Sets up opening goal Valakari had an assist while creating two chances during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Austin.

Impact Valakari set up David Vazquez after just eight minutes to assist the opening goal of the match. The midfielder has assists in two straight starts while combining for two shots, four chances created and six tackles over his last three matches.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Logs an assist Valakari assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact The midfielder was credited with an assist but he didn't do much outside of that, creating only two chances and sending in just one cross. Valakari will need more volume for San Diego to have good results against Austin FC, even though the team has been conceding goals frequently. Austin has alllowed 19 goals in 11 MLS games prior to Sunday's clash with Minnesota.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ingvartsen and San Diego FC visit the Seattle Sounders

Marcus Ingvartsen leads San Diego FC into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders after scoring two goals against Los Angeles FC

MAY 8 • Associated Press

How to live stream LAFC vs San Diego FC: MLS, TV channel LAFC and San Diego FC meet Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium in a Southern California derby, with kickoff set for 9:30 p.m. ET on Apple T...

MAY 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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

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