Match Preview: Monterey Bay FC Travels East to Face Rhode Island FC
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (Friday, August 21, 2026) – Monterey Bay FC continues its road stretch this Saturday, August 22, with an interconference matchup against Rhode Island FC at Centreville Bank Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT as the Crisp-and-Kelp look to secure three valuable points on the road.
Monterey Bay enters the contest following a 1-1 draw against NorCal rival Oakland Roots SC at the Oakland Coliseum. After falling behind late in the first half, the Crisp-and-Kelp responded after the break to earn a point away from home. Monterey Bay will now look to build on that result as it makes the cross-country trip to Rhode Island.
Rhode Island returns home looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Tampa Bay Rowdies in its most recent USL Championship contest. The Ocean State club will look to capitalize on home-field advantage as it continues its push through the Eastern Conference standings.
Saturday’s matchup provides Monterey Bay with another opportunity to pick up valuable points away from home as the USL Championship regular season enters an important stretch. The Crisp-and-Kelp will look to remain organized defensively, create opportunities going forward and deliver a strong performance against an Eastern Conference opponent
Head-to-Head
Saturday’s contest marks the third all-time meeting between Monterey Bay FC and Rhode Island FC, with each of the previous two matchups ending in drawThe clubs first met at Cardinale Stadium in 2024, playing to a 2-2 draw, before meeting again in Rhode Island in 2025. Monterey Bay took the lead in that contest before Rhode Island found a late
equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw.
The Crisp-and-Kelp return to Pawtucket looking to become the first
side to claim a victory in the all-time series
