05/29/2026
FC Monmouth Women battled back from a halftime deficit Thursday night but were forced to settle for a dramatic 2-2 draw against Kensington soccer club in WPSL action at Count Basie Park in Red Bank.
Kensington struck first and carried a 1-0 lead into halftime, putting FC Monmouth on the back foot early in front of the home crowd. But the hosts responded in the second half behind a standout performance from Morgan Cupo, who delivered both goals for Monmouth.
Cupo found the equalizer after the break before striking again in the 65th minute to give FC Monmouth a 2-1 advantage and shift the momentum completely in favor of the home side. Monmouth looked poised to secure all three points as the clock wound down, but Kensington spoiled the night with a late equalizer in the closing moments of the 90th minute.
Despite the heartbreaking finish, FC Monmouth showed resilience after trailing at halftime and earned a hard-fought point in an entertaining WPSL matchup at Count Basie Park.