Ventura County FC 3–0 San Jose Earthquakes Reserve | MLS Next Pro
Ventura County Sports Complex – July 26, 2026

Ventura County FC delivered a comprehensive performance to defeat the San Jose Earthquakes Reserve 3–0 in an MLS Next Pro fixture at the Ventura County Sports Complex. The home side put on an attacking display, scoring three goals across the first hour of play to secure a comfortable victory and move into the playoff places in the Western Conference.

Match Overview

Ventura County took control early and never relented. The reserves of the LA Galaxy affiliate dominated possession and created numerous chances, with two goals in the first half setting the tone. San Jose's young side struggled to create clear opportunities in the final third, and any hope of a comeback was dashed shortly after the interval.

Key Moments

• 7' – Early opener: Ventura County forward Aaron Bibout poked home from a corner after the San Jose defense failed to clear.
• 31' – Second goal: Midfielder Taylor Davila played a one-two with Bibout and fired a low shot inside the near post from 15 yards.
• 57' – Third goal: A well-worked free kick saw defender Marcus Ferkranus head home from a delivery by Davila.
• 76' – San Jose red card: Earthquakes Reserve defender Casey Walls picked up a second yellow card for a late challenge, reducing the visitors to ten men for the final quarter of an hour.

Tactical Story

Ventura County lined up in a 4-3-3 with a high defensive line, pressing San Jose from the start. The visitors attempted to build from the back but were caught out by Ventura's intensity. After going two goals down, San Jose switched to a 3-4-3 to try to get back into the match, but the early third goal effectively killed the contest. Ventura County's midfield trio of Davila, Alejandro Alvarado, and Joshua Pérez controlled tempo throughout.

Standout Players

• Taylor Davila (Ventura County): The midfielder scored one goal, assisted another, and completed 42 of his 47 passes.
• Aaron Bibout (Ventura County): The striker was a constant threat, scoring the opener and holding up play effectively to bring others into the attack.
• Jacob Jackson (San Jose Earthquakes Reserve): Despite conceding three, the goalkeeper made six saves to prevent an even more lopsided scoreline.

Table Impact

With the victory, Ventura County FC moved up to seventh place in the MLS Next Pro Western Conference standings, now just two points shy of a top-four spot. San Jose Earthquakes Reserve remained in 13th, winless in their last six outings. The win also marked Ventura County's first clean sheet at home in three months.