Monterey Bay FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Spokane Velocity in the USL Cup on May 29, 2025. The lone goal of the match arrived in the second half, breaking the deadlock in a tense cup tie and sending the home side through to the next round. The first half was a cagey affair with both teams prioritizing defensive solidity, resulting in few clear-cut chances. The decisive moment came around the hour mark when a Monterey Bay attacker latched onto a through ball and finished calmly past the advancing Spokane goalkeeper. Spokane pushed for an equalizer in the final stages, but the Monterey Bay defense held firm under pressure to preserve the clean sheet and clinch a hard-fought cup win.