Monterey Bay FC fielded a brand new lineup, scored early and then drained Irvine Zeta FC with a 2-1 win in the Third Round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
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2023 US Open Cup Round 4: LAFC reserves hold off Monterey Bay FC, advance 5-4 in PK shootout
Amidst speculations about the talent disparity between the two teams, with USL being considered a superior league to MLS Next Pro, LAFC would have to defy expectations and rise above to secure a memorable victory.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Christian Volesky of Monterey Bay FC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
The Player of the Round award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) of TheCup.us’ Patreon team.
2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Monterey Bay FC takes advantage of San Jose Earthquakes mistake to earn first MLS upset
Monterey Bay FC capitalized on some key MLS starters sitting for the San Jose Earthquakes and the USL Championship side nabbed a ‘Cupset’ by downing the visitors, 1-0
2023 US Open Cup Round 2: Monterey Bay earn first USOC win after 3 OT goals overcome Central Valley Fuego
Three post 90th-minute goals from Monterey Bay’s Christian Volesky, Hugh Dixon, and Samuel Gleadle secured the club’s victory over their USL League 1 host, Central Valley Fuego FC, to advance Round Three in the 2023 US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Bay Cities FC spoil reunions with late winner vs. Monterery Bay
Bay Cities ended up spoiling a return to PayPal Park for former San Jose Earthquakes player Simon Dawkins and former coach Frank Yallop.