Monterey Bay F.C. Travels to Las Vegas for Fixture with Lights FC
September 9, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Monterey Bay FC News Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Monterey Bay F.C. heads to the Neon Capital of the World to face Las Vegas Lights FC at Cashman Field in Week 27 of the 2022 USL Championship regular season on Saturday, September 10. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT and can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.
Cashman Field; Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday, September 10, 2022; 7:00 p.m. PT
Records: Lights FC (10-11-7, 37 points); Monterey Bay F.C. (11-14-2, 35 points)
FiveThirtyEight Predictor: MBFC 36%, LV 34%, Draw 30%
Head-to-Head: Monterey Bay F.C. holds the early advantage over Las Vegas with a win in the only previous meeting between the sides. The previous match took place at Cardinale Stadium, the inaugural home opener for the Crisp and Kelp, and resulted in a 1-0 win for the Union behind a game winning Walmer Martinez goal in the 56th minute on May 7.
Match Outlook: As the curtains continue to close on the 2022 regular season, the playoff race in the Western Conference is getting tight. Las Vegas currently sits in the seventh and final playoff spot, three points behind sixth place with two games in hand, and only four points out of fourth. And making things uncomfortable for the teams currently above the line, especially Las Vegas, is Monterey Bay, who is just two points behind Lights FC with a game in hand going into Saturday’s crucial matchup between the sides.
Connections: Monterey Bay F.C. has several connections to Las Vegas Lights FC, starting with Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. In 2020, Yallop took over for Eric Wynalda to coach the side for a season. During that season, Yallop coached current Monterey Bay F.C. players Grant Robinson, Mobi Fehr, and Seku Conneh. MBFC midfielder James Murphy also has a connection to Lights FC, as he played on loan for Las Vegas in 2018 after signing with MLS side LAFC.
Additional Notes: In just the second-ever meeting between these two clubs, the Union will look to take its first-ever step over the playoff line with a win over Las Vegas on Saturday. Monterey Bay F.C. is 4-9-0 so far this season on the road, while Lights FC is 5-6-2 as hosts.
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