The name Chucky, in this case, is pronounced CHOO-kee. Just rhyme it with spooky. For San Diego’s soccer fans, spooky was what transpired in the 28th minute Saturday night in an otherwise celebratory first half of San Diego FC’s inaugural home opener.

Just wait until he and the rest of SDFC step onto the pitch at Snapdragon Stadium for their inaugural home match Saturday night against St. Louis City SC — especially after the expansion club stunned the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy 2-0 in its debut on Sunday.

Cincinnati spent $16.2 million to acquire the forward from Cercle Brugge in November. The 23-year-old Denkey, who is from Togo, was the top scorer in the top Belgian league in the 2023-24 season with 27 goals. He signed a designated player contract with Cincinnati through 2028 with an option for 2029.

The legendary Mexican international, signed as the club's first-ever Designated Player from PSV Eindhoven for a reported $12 million fee, was forced off in the 31st minute of Saturday's Matchday 2 contest against St. Louis CITY SC after slowing as he chased a ball over the top.

San Diego FC winger Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano suffered an injury in the first half of the his club's home opener against St. Louis City on Saturday night.

The drumming started early. Nearly 90 minutes before the start of Saturday night’s match between San Diego FC and St. Louis City SC, fans lumbered down the supporters’ section to their seats behind Snapdragon Stadium’s north goal,