Jack Metcalf, Alejandro Guido and Miguel Berry (left to right) celebrate in front of the Locals section after Guido scored a goal. Photo by Chris Stone
The Loyal celebrate in June after Alejandro Guido, center, scored a goal. Photo by Chris Stone

San Diego Loyal SC will host a watch party at Liberty Station Friday as the team takes on San Antonio SC in the United Soccer League Championship playoffs.

The Locals, a group for Loyal supporters, will gather at 5 p.m. at Stone Brewing, with kickoff an hour later. All fans are welcome.

The club will play its first playoff match in franchise history on the road in San Antonio. The Loyal (15-12-5) must win to move on in the playoffs.

San Diego finished third in the Pacific Division of the USL’s Western Conference, behind Phoenix and Orange County. San Antonio (14-8-10) placed second in the Mountain Division, trailing El Paso.