San Diego FC Welcomes World Cup Star Elias Achouri

WHO:

SRN News - San Diego FC signed Tunisian national team member Elias Achouri.

KWSN - San Diego FC signed Tunisian national team member Elias Achouri.

WHAT:

SRN News - Elias Achouri was signed through the 2028-29 season.

KWSN - Elias Achouri still needs to obtain a visa before he can play for San Diego FC.

SRN News - Achouri has four goals in 33 international appearances.

KWSN - Achouri appeared in all three of Tunisia’s group-play matches in the just-concluded World Cup.

SRN News - Achouri spent the past three seasons with Copenhagen of the Danish Superliga, scoring 12 goals in 116 matches across all competitions.

WHERE:

SRN News - San Diego FC is located in San Diego.

WHEN:

SRN News - The signing occurred on a Friday.

WHY:

SRN News - Sporting director Tyler Heaps stated, “This signing reflects our continued commitment to building a roster that can compete at the highest level.”

HOW:

SRN News - Tyler Heaps expressed excitement about integrating Achouri into the team environment.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 07:41 UTC)

San Diego FC has officially signed Tunisian national team member Elias Achouri through the 2028-29 season, although he still needs to obtain a visa before he can take the field. Achouri, who has scored four goals in 33 international appearances and recently played in all three of Tunisia’s group matches at the World Cup, spent the last three seasons with Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga, netting 12 goals in 116 matches. Sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed excitement about integrating Achouri into the team, emphasizing that this signing reflects their commitment to building a competitive roster.