Match Preview: Ventura County FC Set for Rivalry Week Clash with LAFC 2

posted by: Colby Bangasser

added on: 2026-05-13

Ventura County FC heads to Rawlinson Stadium to take on crosstown rivals LAFC 2 this Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 PM. The game will be streamed on OneFootball and MLSNextPro.com.

Looking Ahead

Ventura County FC took home 2 points against Portland Timbers 2 this past Sunday, May 10. In their past 2 games, VCFC has collected 5 points out of a possible 6.

The match in Portland was a day of firsts for a few VCFC players. Vicente Garcia scored his first professional goal with a stunning curler to the far left post. Mason Vanney scored his first professional goal in the dying minutes of the first half from an Eric Preston assist. Preston himself got on the scoresheet in the second half, outpacing the Timbers backline for his first professional goal.

VCFC currently sits at 4th in the West with a total of 19 points and a record of 4 wins, 3 ties, and 4 losses.

About the Opponent

LAFC 2 won their most recent match against Real Monarch on May 10 by a score of 3-1. LAFC 2 remains undefeated in May, having won earlier this month against Whitecaps FC 2 by a score of 2-1.

Tommy Mihalic leads LAFC 2 in goals this season with 6 in 10 matches. Matt Evans has also netted 4 times this season for his side. Both Mihalic and Evans scored in their previous match against Real Monarchs, with Jude Terry also scoring.

LAFC 2 currently sits at 7th in the West with a total of 16 points and a record of 4 wins, 3 ties, and 3 losses.

History

Since our inaugural season, VCFC has faced LAFC 2 a total of 6 times. VCFC won 1 match in regulation time and another on penalties. LAFC 2 won 3 matches in regulation time and another on penalties. This will be the first time these sides meet this season.

Saturday, May 16
7:00 PM, PST
Rawlinson Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Stream at MLSNextPro.com and OneFootball

The next VCFC home match is May 30th against Whitecaps FC II, buy tickets here.