Monterey Bay FC progressed in the USL Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory over Spokane Velocity on May 29, 2025. This single-goal win in a knockout tournament setting sends Monterey Bay through to the next round, thanks to a moment of quality or a decisive set-piece. The match was a cagey, tense affair typical of cup competitions, with both teams cautious of making a mistake. The only goal of the game came in the second half, and Monterey Bay's defense held firm under late pressure to preserve the clean sheet and the result. Spokane Velocity's cup run ends here, while Monterey Bay FC lives to fight another day in the tournament.