Monterey Bay 2-3 San Diego Loyal SC in the USL Championship, round 1 at Cardinale Stadium, Monterey (6,000 capacity).

San Diego Loyal SC won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–D), scoring 8 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 4 times: Monterey Bay 1 win, San Diego Loyal SC 3, 0 draws.