With Monterey Bay F.C. set to begin play in its inaugural USL Championship campaign next month, there are plenty of highlights to look forward to throughout the coming year, including a nationally-televised match against San Antonio FC, as the club officially brings professional soccer to the Monterey Bay.
After kicking off the season against Phoenix Rising FC at Wild Horse Pass Stadium on March 12, the club will continue to play its next six games on the road to open the schedule as it waits for newly-renovated Cardinale Stadium to complete construction. Once ready, the team will begin its 17-match home schedule as hosts to Las Vegas Lights FC on May 7 in the club’s highly-anticipated inaugural match in Seaside.
A month later on June 11, Monterey Bay F.C. welcomes San Antonio FC to the Monterey Peninsula in its first-ever, nationally-televised match on ESPN Deportes as part of the USL Championship’s 19-match national telecast slate this season. In addition, every match this season both home and away will be broadcast and available to view live on ESPN+ for those unable to attend.
Another exciting matchup this season comes late in the campaign on September 7 as Monterey Bay F.C. hosts in-state rivals and 2021 USL Championship Title-Winners, Orange County SC for the first time at Cardinale Stadium. The Union will get its first shot at the reigning champions on July 9 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.
Monterey Bay F.C. is currently accepting seat deposits for its 2022 USL Championship Inaugural Season. Learn more about Monterey Bay F.C. by following @MontereyBayFC on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and online at www.montereybayfc.com.
