AV Alta claimed a narrow 2-1 home win over Monterey Bay FC in a late-night USL Cup fixture on July 27, 2025. The home side started strongly and took a two-goal lead into halftime, looking comfortable. Monterey Bay FC improved after the break and scored to set up a tense finale, but AV Alta held on during seven minutes of stoppage time to secure a vital three points. The match was a physical battle, with both teams committing fouls in midfield as they fought for control. This victory kept AV Alta's hopes of advancing alive, while it was a damaging defeat for Monterey Bay's campaign. The AV Alta manager praised his team's first-half performance, and the Monterey Bay coach pointed to the slow start as the primary reason for the loss. The starting XIs showed two teams with contrasting styles, with AV Alta's early aggression paying off.