October 14, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Monterey Bay FC News Release
EDINBURG, Texas – Monterey Bay F.C. travels to Edinburg to face Rio Grande Valley FC Toros at H-E-B Park in the club’s final match of its inaugural campaign in Week 32 of the 2022 USL Championship regular season on Saturday, October 15. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. PT and can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Monterey Bay F.C.
H-E-B Park; Edinburg, Texas
Saturday, October 15, 2022; 5:30 p.m. PT
Records: Rio Grande Valley FC (13-13-7, 46 points); Monterey Bay F.C. (12-17-4, 40 points)
FiveThirtyEight Predictor: MBFC 16%, RGV 59%, Draw 25%
Head-to-Head: Rio Grande Valley FC has the advantage over the Union with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in the first-ever matchup between the sides on Saturday, May 14 at Cardinale Stadium, Monterey Bay’s first-ever home loss.
Match Outlook: While the Crisp and Kelp’s season is set to conclude at Saturday’s final whistle, Rio Grande Valley FC needs at least a draw to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs. With a loss, the Toros are at risk of missing out of the playoffs if Oakland Roots SC earn a draw and Las Vegas Lights FC win in their respective matches.
Connections: Monterey Bay F.C. defender Kai Greene spent three seasons with the Toros from 2016-2018, while midfielder James Murphy and defender Grant Robinson both played last season’s campaign with Rio Grande Valley FC.
Additional Notes: In what will be the second all-time regular season meeting with Rio Grande Valley FC and the first at H-E-B Park, the Union will look to finish the campaign off with a victory. Monterey Bay F.C. is 4-11-1 so far this season on the road, while Rio Grande Valley FC is 7-7-2 as hosts.
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