Monterey Bay FC plays San Antonio to scoreless draw

Union remain winless and sit at the bottom of the USL Western Division standings

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:03am

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Monterey Bay FC played to a scoreless draw against San Antonio FC in a United Soccer League Championship Western Division match on Saturday. The Union are still searching for their first win of the season, sitting at the bottom of the standings with two points through five games. Despite recording nine shots on goal, Monterey Bay FC was unable to find the back of the net, continuing their offensive struggles that have plagued them for the past several seasons.

Why it matters

Monterey Bay FC has struggled to find consistent success in the USL Championship, missing the playoffs for the past four seasons. The scoreless draw against the league-leading San Antonio FC highlights the Union's continued offensive woes, which will need to be addressed if they hope to climb the standings and secure a playoff berth this year.

The details

Monterey Bay FC recorded nine shots on goal, including seven inside the box, but only three reached the San Antonio goalkeeper, who made all three saves. The Union's defense remained stout, keeping San Antonio off the scoreboard as well. Discipline continues to be an issue for Monterey Bay FC, as they committed 20 fouls compared to 12 for San Antonio.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Monterey Bay FC played Sacramento to a 1-1 tie two weeks ago.

The players

Monterey Bay FC

A United Soccer League Championship team that has struggled to find consistent success, missing the playoffs for the past four seasons.

San Antonio FC

A United Soccer League Championship team that is currently unbeaten and in first place in the Western Conference with a 3-0-2 record.

Fernando Delgado

The goalkeeper for Monterey Bay FC, who was credited with his second shutout of the season.

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What they’re saying

“While the cast on the pitch has been overhauled, finding the net continues to be an obstacle for the Union, who were held without a goal Saturday for the fourth time in five matches.”

— John Devine, Author

What’s next

Monterey Bay FC will face Indy Eleven (1-1-2) next Saturday in their next USL Championship match, as they look to pick up their first win of the season. Last year, Monterey Bay FC lost 3-0 to Indy Eleven in their only road match against the team.

The takeaway

Monterey Bay FC's offensive struggles continue to be a major issue, as they have now been held scoreless in four of their first five matches. If the Union hope to end their playoff drought, they will need to find a way to consistently create and convert scoring opportunities, while also maintaining their defensive discipline.