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Ventura County FC Hosts Real Monarchs in MLS NEXT Pro Showdown

Ventura County Fútbol Club welcomes Real Monarchs to William Rolland Stadium on Saturday, June 27, for a 6:00 p.m. kickoff in MLS NEXT Pro regular season action. The early evening start gives fans a prime opportunity to catch professional soccer in Thousand Oaks before sunset.

Real Monarchs enter the match as one of the league's most potent attacking sides, averaging 16.2 shots per game with 6.2 on target, both significantly higher than VCFC's 13.3 and 4.3. The Monarchs also lead in blocked shots with 5.2 per match, indicating an aggressive high-press approach. VCFC will need to weather an early storm and capitalize on their superior passing accuracy, holding an 88.5% completion rate compared to Salt Lake's 87.2%.

Where Ventura can find an edge is in discipline and tactical discipline. Real Monarchs have averaged 2.5 yellow cards per match this season, nearly double VCFC's 1.3, and have been caught offside just 0.5 times per game, suggesting a direct, vertical attacking style. Ventura's ability to maintain shape and force turnovers in midfield could frustrate the Monarchs' rhythm.

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: William Rolland Stadium
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Competition: MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season
Broadcast: OneFootball, MLSNEXTPro.com

This match is part of a packed Saturday schedule across MLS NEXT Pro, with five matches kicking off between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Pacific. Fans can stream the action live on OneFootball or MLSNEXTPro.com.

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