ATHERTON, Calif. — The Cal State Monterey Bay men's soccer team concluded its 2026 regular season Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 setback at Menlo College, snapping an eight-match unbeaten streak.
Despite the result, the Otters enter postseason play with 11 victories and will return to Cardinale Stadium on Sunday to host the opening round of the CCAA Tournament.
Monterey Bay finishes the regular season at 11-3-3 overall and 7-2-3 in conference play, having put together one of the program's strongest regular-season campaigns.
The Otters' eight-match unbeaten run, which began with a draw at Cal Poly Pomona on Sept. 27, featured seven consecutive victories and a 7-0-1 record. During that stretch, CSUMB outscored its opponents 22-7, recorded four shutouts and averaged 2.75 goals per match.
In Thursday's finale, Menlo struck early, scoring in the fourth minute to take a 1-0 lead. Monterey Bay responded with an aggressive offensive effort, particularly in the second half, but could not find the equalizer.
The Otters outshot Menlo, 21-14, including a commanding 17-5 advantage after halftime. CSUMB also held an 8-3 edge in corner kicks, generating seven in the final 45 minutes.
Kai Martin and
Olof Larsson each placed two shots on target, while
Alvaro Oseguera Meza led Monterey Bay with four total attempts. Menlo goalkeeper Vebjoern Madshus finished with six saves to preserve the shutout.
With the regular season complete, Monterey Bay now shifts its focus to postseason play and a return to the friendly confines of Cardinale Stadium. The Otters have gone unbeaten at home throughout the 2026 campaign at 7-0-1.
