Monterey Bay FC entered the Prinx Tires USL Cup clash with Sacramento looking to extend a three‑match unbeaten streak that had seen them net at least once in nine consecutive outings.
What the Numbers Reveal
The Union drew first blood in the 53rd minute when Riley Bidois slipped a precise strike past the Sacramento keeper, only for the visitors to answer back in the 60th minute, forcing the game into a penalty shootout.
During the shootout, Wesley Legget, Omari Glasgow and Eduardo Blancas converted for the Union, while Sacramento’s Fernando Delgado and Kelsey Egwu also found the net, but the Union ultimately fell 5‑3 after a series of spot‑kicks, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves.
Despite the loss, Monterey Bay FC dominated possession for 72.5 percent of the match and outshot Sacramento 7‑5, underscoring a strong overall performance that left the Union winless in the competition at 0‑1‑2 and sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with eight points.
The result also propelled Sacramento to the top of Group 1 with seven points, setting the stage for a future rematch that could reshape the group’s dynamics.