San Diego FC continue to make history, as Anders Dreyer propelled the expansion club to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United FC in Monday's Western Conference Semifinal at a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium.

The result ensures San Diego will host a mouth-watering Conference Final vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the West (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV). The winner advances to MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6 against the Eastern Conference champion, either Inter Miami CF or New York City FC.

Monday's match looked like it could be headed for a frustrating ending for San Diego, who struggled to break down Minnesota's stingy defense for much of the night.

But Dreyer ensured that wouldn't be the case by sending a 72nd-minute strike past goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, finishing off an audacious backheel assist from Corey Baird.

With the win, San Diego have joined the 1998 Chicago Fire as the only MLS expansion teams to make a Conference Final in their debut season.

Goals

• 72' - SD - Anders Dreyer | WATCH

Three Things

• THE BIG PICTURE: San Diego were widely expected to endure the typical struggles of an expansion side going into their first MLS campaign. Instead, they're authoring one of the great debut seasons in league history, with a chance to fully cement that status if they can make it past Vancouver. With hosting rights and plenty of momentum on their side, San Diego will like their chances, even against a Whitecaps side that's been riding just as high.
• MOMENT OF THE MATCH: As he's done all season for San Diego, Dreyer stepped up when the lights were the brightest.

• MAN OF THE MATCH: Dreyer is the only pick here, although goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega also did his part with some key saves.

Next Up

• SD: Nov. 29 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Western Conference Final
• MIN: End of season