The 36-year-old former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder became the first active international player with an ownership stake in MLS.
The fairytale farewell didn't quite follow the script, however, with Morgan seeing a 10th-minute penalty attempt saved just seconds before San Diego equalized through Kennedy Wesley.
Liverpool gear up for a marathon couple of weeks as the Reds play as many as seven games in the upcoming three weeks ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash
Guardiola, who led City to an unprecedented fourth title on the bounce, will be without star Spanish midfielder Rodri for the opener against the Blues after the 28-year-old was ruled
The 12-team I-League 2024-25 will be played through December, January, February, and March, ending in April.