Monterey Bay F.C. announced today that the club has signed midfielder James Murphy ahead of the 2022 USL Championship season.
The 24-year-old joins Monterey Bay F.C. after spending the past two seasons with fellow USL Championship side, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, where he recorded five assists in 36 appearances. Before joining the Toros, Murphy signed with Scottish Championship side Arbroath for the 2019-2020 campaign after a successful trial and made 22 total appearances for the side.
In 2018, the Scotch Plains, New Jersey native signed with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. He was then sent out on loan to Las Vegas Lights FC and recorded one assist in seven appearances in his first stint in the Championship.
“James is a very competent central midfielder,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. “He is very good in possession and holds down the midfield position well in any team.”
Murphy began his professional career with English club Sheffield Wednesday and made one appearance for the first team in an EFL Cup match against Cambridge United in August 2016.
“I am super excited to be a part of something new. I know it’s going to be a big challenge for myself, all of the boys and the coaching staff,” explained Murphy. “We have a really promising group. I can’t wait to get started and see all the fans in our new stadium. I’m really excited.”
Player Information:
Name: James Murphy
Position: Midfielder
Age: 24
Height: 5’11”
Hometown: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Monterey Bay F.C. roster as of February 8, 2022:
Goalkeepers:
Dallas Jaye (Danville, California)
Rafael Díaz (Paterson, New Jersey)
Defenders:
Morey Doner (Collingwood, Ontario)
Hugh Roberts (Olney, Maryland)
Midfielders:
James Murphy (Scotch Plains, New Jersey)
Forwards:
Walmer Martínez (Santa Cruz, California)
Chase Boone (Beaverton, Oregon)
Seku Conneh (Voinjama, Liberia)
Christian Volesky (Henderson, Nevada)
Christoper Cortez (Mission Viejo, California)
