This is a USL Championship regular-season soccer match between Oakland Roots SC and Monterey Bay FC taking place at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The fixture features two California-based professional clubs competing in the U.S. second-division league and carries regional rivalry and league-table significance. Held in the long-standing multi-purpose Coliseum, the game is staged in a large-capacity stadium that contributes to a prominent matchday atmosphere.