Ventura County FC secured a valuable 2-1 away victory over Sporting Kansas City Reserves in an MLS Next Pro fixture that kicked off at 1:00 AM on September 29, 2025. The result saw the visitors come from behind to claim all three points, a crucial win in their push up the league table. The home side took an early lead, but Ventura County responded with two well-taken goals, the second proving to be the winner in the second half. The match was a tale of two halves, with Sporting KC Reserves controlling the early proceedings before Ventura County's resilience and clinical finishing turned the game on its head. This result impacted the standings in the Western Conference, boosting Ventura County's playoff hopes while dealing a setback to Sporting Kansas City's reserve side.