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MONTEREY BAY COMPLETES TRANSFER FOR FORWARD TRISTAN TRAGER FROM CHARLESTON BATTERY

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MONTEREY BAY COMPLETES TRANSFER FOR FORWARD TRISTAN TRAGER FROM CHARLESTON BATTERY

SEASIDE, California (Wednesday, January 31, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) announces today that the Club has acquired forward Tristan Trager via transfer from Eastern Conference side Charleston Battery for an undisclosed fee ahead of the 2024 USL Championship regular season, pending league and federation approval. The move fills a much-needed role in the attack for the Union as the roster continues to take shape in the midst of preseason training.

“I’ve been tracking Tristan for 18 months now, since he was in Atlanta. We even talked last year about coming here, so It’s great to finally get him,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. “Tristan is a good young talent and has good traits. He is good in the open play – he’s dangerous on the break and is a proven goalscorer when he gets his chances. He is really going to help us. We are excited to have him.”

Trager, 24, was selected 47th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United on January 11, 2022, but chose to return for his senior season at Air Force before signing his first professional contract. That day came nearly six months later on June 1, 2022, when he signed with Atlanta United 2. Though he joined United 2 midway through the season, Trager started 17 of his 22 total appearances and recorded an impressive eight goals and two assists. In 2023, Trager signed with Charleston Battery and scored six goals and one assist in 33 appearances across all competitions to help the side to an Eastern Conference title and an appearance in the 2023 USL Championship Final. Now, the San Clemente, California native returns to his home state on the West coast as a member of Monterey Bay.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining Monterey Bay and help take this club to the next level. I love the play style Frank provides and I believe it will help maximize my potential,” said Trager. “It’s a blessing to be coming home to California and being close to my fiancée and family while continuing my professional career. My goals for the team are to make a deep run in the playoffs and see how far this group can go. Personally, I would like to provide as many goals and assists as I can to create dangerous moments in our attack.”

A Geospatial Science graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Trager recorded 27 goals and 13 assists in 57 matches during his four years with the Falcons. During his collegiate career, Trager earned several honors including two First-Team All-WAC honors, an All-WAC Honorable Mention, and Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year his senior season. Trager finished his career at the Air Force in the top-10 all-time in goals, assists, and points.

NAME: Tristan Trager
POSITION: Forward
AGE: 24
HEIGHT: 5’11
DATE OF BIRTH: August 28, 1999
HOMETOWN: San Clemente, California
NATIONALITY: United States
PREVIOUS CLUB: Charleston Battery
TRANSACTION: MBFC has acquired forward Tristan Trager from Charleston Battery via transfer in exchange for an undisclosed fee.

The current roster heading into the 2024 season as of January 31 is listed alphabetically as follows: 

Goalkeepers (2): Carlos Herrera, Antony Siaha

Defenders (7): Morey Doner, Max Glasser, Kai Greene, Carlos Guzmán, Alex Lara, Walmer Martínez, Grant Robinson 

Midfielders (5): Rafa Baca, Simon Dawkins, Mobi Fehr, Xavi Gnaulati, Adrian Rebollar

Forwards (6): Luther Archimède, Chase Boone, Alex Dixon, Chuy Enríquez, Jesse Maldonado, Tristan Trager

MBFC CONCLUDES THIRD ANNUAL OPEN TRYOUTS

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MBFC CONCLUDES THIRD ANNUAL OPEN TRYOUTS

SEASIDE, California (Wednesday, January 24, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) completed its third annual open tryout with a final scrimmage on Tuesday night at Cardinale Stadium. After two initial days of tryouts on Saturday and Sunday on the training fields, the top players from the weekend were invited back for one opportunity to impress the MBFC coaching staff on the Cardinale Stadium pitch Tuesday night.

70 open tryout participants from around the tri-county area and the rest of the country were evaluated by Union coaches over the weekend. Of that list, nearly 50% were either currently living in and/or originally from Monterey County itself. Of the 27 that advanced to Tuesday’s final scrimmage, over half were local athletes.

In addition, the Club invited partners and 2024 season ticket holders out to the stadium to watch the tryout scrimmage on Tuesday. Proud Partner of the Union, Ivan’s Baked Potatoes was also on site to provide food and beverages to everyone in attendance. For those who were not able to make it to the stadium, the Club streamed the final scrimmage live on the @montereybayfc Instagram account to all of its subscribers.

Now, as Monterey Bay F.C. officially opens preseason training camp on Thursday, January 25, Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop and his staff will make their final decisions on which of the open tryout participants, if any, will join the first team in training next week.

MONTEREY BAY RE-SIGNS FORWARD JESÚS CHUY ENRÍQUEZ

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MONTEREY BAY RE-SIGNS FORWARD JESÚS CHUY ENRÍQUEZ

SEASIDE, California (Thursday, January 18, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) announced today that the club has re-signed Jesús Chuy Enríquez ahead of the 2024 USL Championship campaign, pending league and federation approval. The 26-year-old forward – who initially joined the Union in mid-March last year – officially remains with Monterey Bay and gives the Club an experienced and creative option in the attack for 2024.

“I’m really excited to be back for 2024 and I’m so grateful for another opportunity to represent this club,” said Enríquez. “The way MBFC and the fans treated my wife and daughter throughout the season was something I had never experienced before in USL and that is really important to me. We came up a bit short last season, so we have some unfinished business to handle. We’ll take it game by game and strive for more than just making the playoffs.”

From Redwood City, California, Enríquez joined the Club Tijuana youth academy in 2016. Two years later, he signed his first professional contract with Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC and recorded 10 goals and nine assists in 61 appearances over two seasons with the Toros. Following brief stints with San Antonio FC and Reno 1868, Chuy joined Oakland Roots SC in 2021 and stayed for two seasons before joining Monterey Bay last year. While with the Crisp and Kelp in 2023, Enríquez played 564 minutes across 14 appearances (six starts) in all competitions during an ultimately injury-riddled campaign.

“We’re happy to have Chuy back with us this season,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. “We felt last year – he came in a bit late to begin with – was a frustrating one for him with the injuries. He didn’t get a chance to show what he can do, so he has some unfinished business with us this year. Chuy has an attacking flair that can really help us, and he has good character in the locker room as well. We’re excited to have him back and look forward to him showing what he can do on the field.”

The current roster heading into the 2024 season as of January 18 is listed alphabetically as follows: 

Goalkeepers (2): Carlos Herrera, Antony Siaha

Defenders (7): Morey Doner, Max Glasser, Kai Greene, Carlos Guzmán, Alex Lara, Walmer Martínez, Grant Robinson 

Midfielders (5): Rafa Baca, Simon Dawkins, Mobi Fehr, Xavi Gnaulati, Adrian Rebollar

Forwards (5): Luther Archimède, Chase Boone, Alex Dixon, Chuy Enríquez, Jesse Maldonado

MBFC ACUERDA NUEVO CONTRACTO CON JESÚS CHUY ENRíQUEZ 

SEASIDE, California (miércoles, 18 de enero de 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. anunció hoy que ha llegado a un nuevo acuerdo con Jesús Chuy Enríquez, para la temporada del 2024 de la liga USL, pendiente de la aprobación de la liga y la federación. El delantero de 26 años, quien se unió con MBFC el marzo pasado, se quedará oficialmente con el equipo para esta próxima temporada and la que le dará al Club a un jugador con experiencia para atacar en el 2024.

“Estoy muy emocionado de regresar esta próxima temporada y muy agradecido por tener otra oportunidad de representar a este club,” dijo Enríquez. “La forma en que MBFC y los fanáticos trataron a mi esposa y a mi hija durante toda la temporada fue algo que nunca había experimentado en esta liga y eso es realmente muy importante para mí. Nos quedamos un poco cortos la temporada pasada, por lo que tenemos algunos asuntos pendientes que resolver. Trabajaremos partido a partido y nos esforzaremos por algo más en llegar a las finales.”

Desde Redwood City, California, Enríquez se unió a la academia juvenil del Club Tijuana en el 2016. Dos años después, firmó su primer contrato profesional con el equipo del campeonato Rio Grande Valley FC en donde registró 10 goles y nueve pases para gol en 61 partidos durante dos temporadas con los Toros. Luego de breves temporadas con San Antonio FC y Reno 1868, Chuy se unió a Oakland Roots SC durante dos temporadas en 2021 y 2022 antes de unirse con MBFC. Mientras estuvo con este club de Monterey en el 2023, Enríquez jugó 564 minutos en 14 partidos (seis como titular) en todas las competiciones durante una campaña que finalmente estuvo plagada de lesiones.

“Estamos contentos de tener a Chuy de regreso con nosotros esta temporada,” dijo el director técnico de MBFC, Frank Yallop, “Sentimos que el año pasado fue algo frustrante para él por las lesiones. No tuvo la oportunidad de demostrar lo que puede hacer, por lo que tiene algunos asuntos pendientes con nosotros este año. Chuy tiene un talento ofensivo que nos puede ayudar mucho y también tiene buen carácter fuero del campo. Estamos emocionados de tenerlo de regreso y esperamos que demuestre lo que puede hacer en el campo en esta temporada.”

MONTEREY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB ANNOUNCES “UNION RADIO” STATIONHEAD CHANNEL

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MONTEREY BAY FOOTBALL CLUB ANNOUNCES “UNION RADIO” STATIONHEAD CHANNEL

SEASIDE, California (Thursday, January 18, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has announced today that the Club is dropping its own Stationhead music station that will feature exclusive playlists personalized by individual Union players on home and away match days throughout the 2024 USL Championship season. MBFC will debut its music station on Stationhead this afternoon. Those who tune into the Club’s first-ever Stationhead stream today at 12 p.m. PT will be the first to hear about the team’s latest player announcement. In addition, a popular merchandise item will be $20 off during the broadcast with details provided only to those listening in.

Monterey Bay fans can connect to the Club’s Stationhead channel through the Stationhead app on their mobile devices, by visiting the team’s website, or directly via the Stationhead website HERE. Beginning next week, MBFC will host weekly “Throwback Thursday” playlist streams on Thursdays and “Fan Friday” playlist streams on Fridays. Once the season gets underway, additional playlists featuring both Union players and coaches’ favorite music will be streamed each game day. Fans can set reminders for each stream via the Stationhead app. Player and coach playlists will be available to download on Spotify 24 hours after a stream ends. Users will be able to save these playlists directly to their Spotify accounts from the website. MBFC’s Hispanic Heritage Night playlist is available for download now.

Each stream will feature merchandise flash sales and item giveaways exclusive to listeners of that stream, while those tuning in may also occasionally be the first to receive special club announcements and information. Whether at work, at home, or in the car, fans can tune in from anywhere and can chat with other fans right on the app during live streams. Listeners must have a current subscription to Apple Music or Spotify Premium to tune in and participate. At a later date, fans will be allowed to request songs live during any stream by using Stationhead’s native request option. Fans are also welcome to submit their own playlists at MontereyBayFC.com/radio.

Fans will also be asked to submit their favorite songs and playlists in the @MontereyBayFC Instagram Broadcast Channel. Those not already following the broadcast channel can access it in a couple of different ways. Fans who are following the team’s Instagram account but not yet following the Instagram Broadcast Channel will receive a notification from Instagram prompting them to do so. If this notification cannot be found, fans can join by clicking the link pinned to the team’s Instagram profile.

How to listen:

  • Download the Stationhead app on iOS or Android
  • Listen on your computer at Stationhead.com/montereybayfc
  • First 100 followers entered to win a signed photo of their favorite Union player
  • 60 minute broadcasts on Thursdays & Fridays until the regular season kicks off on March 13

MONTEREY BAY F.C. ANNOUNCES 2024 PRESEASON OPENER

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MONTEREY BAY F.C. ANNOUNCES 2024 PRESEASON OPENER

SEASIDE, California (Tuesday, January 16, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has announced its first match of the 2024 preseason, a fixture against USL League One’s Central Valley Fuego FC on Saturday, February 10. Set to kick off at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, the Club’s preseason opener will be free to all 2024 Monterey Bay F.C. season ticket holders. The match will begin at 4 p.m. PT and will give Crisp-and-Kelp fans their very first look at the squad ahead of the new USL Championship campaign.

2024 MBFC season ticket holders will see their tickets to the match against Central Valley automatically populate in their account. For the general public, tickets to the match are available for purchase now. In addition to fans getting to see this year’s edition of the Union for the first time, the match will also feature an interesting coaching matchup. Just down the touchline from Monterey Bay Head Coach Frank Yallop will be Central Valley Fuego FC’s new gaffer – United States Men’s National Team alum Jermaine Jones, who will be managing his first match as a Head Coach at the League One level.

Information and further details on the rest of MBFC’s 2024 preseason schedule will be made available soon. Looking to become a 2024 season ticket holder? Season tickets are available for purchase now. Visit www.MontereyBayFC.com/season-tickets for details on more exclusive season ticket holder benefits.

MBFC AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT WITH RAFA BACA JR.

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MBFC AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT WITH RAFA BACA JR.

SEASIDE, California (Wednesday, January 10, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) announced today that the club has agreed to terms with Rafael Baca on a new two-year contract, pending league and federation approval. After signing with Monterey Bay this past July in a move away from Liga MX side Cruz Azul, Baca and the Club began negotiations on a new deal following the conclusion of the 2023 season. With both sides agreed, the move now officially returns a key cog in the midfield for the Union ahead of the upcoming USL Championship campaign.

“I’m grateful for the new opportunity given to me by Monterey Bay Football Club and all of the staff,” said Baca. “Personally, I will prepare to the best of my capabilities to bring lots of joy to the fans. The main aspiration that I have for this season is to achieve one of the franchise’s main goals – a playoff run. Alongside my teammates, I also aspire to work hard to deliver quality performances for the fans. I’m a strong believer that with the positive results you gain, comes the confidence of the fans. And with the confidence of the fans, you have an incredible atmosphere without a single empty seat. Full circle, an atmosphere like that leads to positive results. Vamos Monterey Bay!”

Baca made his debut for the Crisp-and-Kelp on August 5 at Cardinale Stadium against Sacramento Republic FC. The following month at home against Las Vegas Lights FC, Baca scored his first goal for Monterey Bay – a late game-winner – to put the finishing touches on an exciting, come-from-behind 3-2 victory in Seaside on September 16. Overall, Baca played over 1,000 minutes for the Union across 12 appearances (all starts) and added 24 tackles, 11 interceptions, 11 chances created, one goal, and one assist.

“It’s great to continue with Rafa at our Club,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. “He is really experienced and played well after joining us late last season. He is a calming influence in the midfield and our young players look up to him. Rafa is important to this team, not just for the good work he does on the field but for the work he does off the field. He is well respected in the locker room and brings much experience and leadership. He also enjoys connecting with the community and fans. We are excited to have him on our team and at our club for the next two years.”

After nearly a decade in Liga MX, Baca reunited with Yallop, Ramiro Corrales and Simon Dawkins in a midseason move to Seaside last season. In 2011, Baca signed his first professional contract with local Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes under then-manager Yallop and joined a side that included Dawkins and team captain Corrales. Three years later, Baca made the move to Mexico’s top flight to play for Cruz Azul. By 2016, Baca was starting every match for Cruz Azul as a midfield mainstay. He helped lead Cruz Azul to several honors, including winning the Copa MX: Apertura in 2018, both the Supercopa MX and Leagues Cup in 2019, Liga MX: Guardianes in 2021, and Supercopa de la Liga MX in both 2021 and 2022. In total, the Tuxpan, Michoacán native played over 22,700 minutes across 311 matches for the side, adding nine goals and eight assists for La Máquina.

The current roster heading into the 2024 season as of January 10 is listed alphabetically as follows: 

Goalkeepers (2): Carlos Herrera, Antony Siaha

Defenders (7): Morey Doner, Max Glasser, Kai Greene, Carlos Guzmán, Alex Lara, Walmer Martínez, Grant Robinson 

Midfielders (5): Rafa Baca, Simon Dawkins, Mobi Fehr, Xavi Gnaulati, Adrian Rebollar

Forwards (4): Luther Archimède, Chase Boone, Alex Dixon, Jesse Maldonado

MBFC ACUERDA NUEVO CONTRACTO CON RAFA BACA JR. 

SEASIDE, California (miércoles, 10 de enero de 2024) – Monterey Bay F.C. anunció hoy que el club llegó a un nuevo acuerdo con Rafael Baca Jr. en un contracto de dos años, pendiente de la aprobación de la liga y la federación. Después de firmar con Monterey el julio pasado, Baca y el Club comenzaron negociaciones sobre un nuevo acuerdo después de la clausura de la temporada del 2023. El acuerdo ahora afirma la clave en el mediocampo para Monterey Bay F.C. para esta próxima temporada.

“Estoy agradecido con esta nueva oportunidad que me brinde Monterey Bay F.C. y todo su esquipo de personal,” digo Baca. “Personalmente, me preparare para traer mucha alegría a la afición. La gran aspiración que tengo en esta temporada es lograr uno de los principales objetivos de la franquicia que es llegar a las finales. Junto a mis compañeros, también aspiro trabajar para ofrecer calidad en el campo. Firmemente creo que los resultados positivos que eh obtenido, viene de la confianza y la motivación de los fanáticos. Este ambiente es increíble sin un solo asiento vacío, una atmosfera como esta conduce resultados positivos. ¡Vamos Monterey!”

Baca hizo su presencia con el club el 5 de agosto en el estadio Cardinale contra el equipo de Sacramento Republic FC. El mes siguiente, contra Las Vegas Lights FC, Baca anoto su primer gol- un gol que hizo ganar el equipo con la victoria de 3-2 el 16 de septiembre. En total, Baca jugo mas de mil minutos para el club en 12 partidos y agrego 24 ataques, 11 intercepciones y 11 oportunidades de anotar.

“Es una maravilla seguir teniendo a Rafa el en equipo, “comenta el director técnico y entrenador, Frank Yallop. “Tiene mucha experiencia y jugo muy bien después de unirse al club a finales de la temporada pasada. Es una influencia positiva como mediocampista y admirado por nuestros jugadores jóvenes. Rafa es importante para este equipo, no solo por su buen trabajo sino también el trabajo que demuestra fuera del campo. Es muy respetado por todo el equipo y aporta mucho liderazgo, al igual de conectarse con la comunidad y los fanáticos. Estamos entusiasmados de tenerlo en nuestro equipo y parte del club por estos próximos dos años.”

Después de casi una década en la Liga MX, Baca se reunió con Yallop, Ramiro Corrales y Simon Dawkins en un traslado durante la mitad de la temporada pasada. En el 2011, Baca firmo su primer contrato profesional con los San Jose Earthquakes de la liga MLS, bajo la dirección del entonces entrenador Yallop, y uniéndose a un equipo que incluía a Dawkins y a Corrales. Tres años después, Baca paso a la máxima categoría de México para jugar en el Cruz Azul. En el 2016, Baca era titular en todos los partidos del Cruz Azul como un mediocampista pilar para el equipo. Ayudo llevar a los Cementeros a varios honores, incluyendo, ganando la Copa de Apertura del 2018, el Leagues Cup en el 2019, Guardianes en el 2021 y la Supercopa de la LigaMX el en 2021 y 2022. En total, el nativo de Tuxpan Michoacán jugo más de 22,700 minutos en 311 partidos para el equipo, sumando nueve goles y ocho asistencias para la Maquina.

MONTEREY BAY F.C. TRANSFERS SAM GLEADLE TO EASTERN CONFERENCE SIDE LOUISVILLE CITY FC

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MONTEREY BAY F.C. TRANSFERS SAM GLEADLE TO EASTERN CONFERENCE SIDE LOUISVILLE CITY FC

SEASIDE, California (Monday, January 8, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) announces today that the Club has agreed to transfer forward Sam Gleadle to Eastern Conference side Louisville City FC for an undisclosed transfer fee ahead of the 2024 USL Championship regular season.

Gleadle played in 57 matches (47 starts) in all competitions for the Crisp-and-Kelp, making appearances at multiple positions for Head Coach Frank Yallop during his time in Seaside, both in the attack and on the outside of the defensive back line. Over the past two seasons, Gleadle contributed a total of 14 goals, nine assists, and 53 chances created for the Union in 4,248 minutes across all competitions. Co-winner of the Club’s inaugural Golden Boot award in 2022, Gleadle represented Monterey Bay in the league’s Team of the Week on six total occasions during his tenure at the club.

“My time at Monterey Bay will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Gleadle. “The way the community embraced my family and I was something special and we will be forever grateful for that. We had ups and downs on the pitch, but I hope I leave you all with the knowledge that I gave 110% every time I put on the Crisp-and-Kelp kit. This opportunity presented to my family and I was something I could not say no to, as I am always trying to advance my career as much as possible. The good part is, we get to play against each other every year so I’ll see everyone soon. I wish the Monterey Bay fans and the club nothing but the best.”

Transaction: Monterey Bay F.C. has agreed to transfer forward Sam Gleadle to Louisville City FC for an undisclosed transfer fee.

The current roster heading into the 2024 season as of January 8 is listed alphabetically as follows: 

Goalkeepers (2): Carlos Herrera, Antony Siaha

Defenders (7): Morey Doner, Max Glasser, Kai Greene, Carlos Guzmán, Alex Lara, Walmer Martínez, Grant Robinson

Midfielders (4): Simon Dawkins, Mobi Fehr, Xavi Gnaulati, Adrian Rebollar

Forwards (4): Luther Archimède, Chase Boone, Alex Dixon, Jesse Maldonado

Monterey Bay F.C. to Host Third Annual Open Tryouts

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Monterey Bay F.C. to Host Third Annual Open Tryouts

SEASIDE, California (Wednesday, January 3, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has announced that its third annual open tryout for the first team will take place over two days beginning on Saturday, January 20 and will continue on Sunday morning, January 21. From there, 30 players will be invited back for a final evaluation scrimmage on Tuesday, January 23. Tryouts will take place at the California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) training fields, with the final scrimmage taking place at Cardinale Stadium. In addition to the open tryout, each registrant will receive a complimentary ticket to a Monterey Bay home preseason match at Cardinale Stadium in February.

This month’s open tryout offers local players the opportunity to be evaluated by Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop and his staff before training camp opens ahead of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. During the Club’s first two open tryouts in 2022 and 2023, around 85% of the 160 participants were local from Monterey County.

“It’s a great opportunity for any player, especially those in the area, to come and show us their skills,” said Yallop. “It’s the perfect chance for these players to show our coaching staff their ability to play at the professional level and earn a spot in training camp for a further look from the team.”

Players are strongly encouraged to sign up now as limited spaces are available, must be 16 years of age or older. Players will be contacted via email by Wednesday, January 17 with individual check-in and game times for both Saturday and Sunday. Please make note of any health concerns during registration. Medical personnel will be onsite in case of injuries. All registrants will be required to sign a tryout waiver before they will be allowed to participate.

For more information on open tryouts, to register now, or to view our frequently asked questions, please click here or visit www.MontereyBayFC.com/tryouts.

USL Championship and Monterey Bay F.C. Announce 2024 Regular Season Schedule

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USL Championship and Monterey Bay F.C. Announce 2024 Regular Season Schedule

SEASIDE, Calif. (Monday, December 18, 2023) – The United Soccer League (USL) Championship has officially unveiled the full 2024 schedule, including all 34 regular season matches for Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) in advance of its third campaign. With two new teams entering the league, new conference alignments have also been announced.

The Crisp-and-Kelp open the new season on the road in El Paso against Locomotive FC on Wednesday, March 13. The home opener comes three days later, with Monterey Bay set to host the defending USL Championship Title Winners Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, March 16 at Cardinale Stadium. League newcomers Rhode Island FC come to town on Sunday, March 24, while the Union will face off against North Carolina FC – the other Eastern Conference expansion side – away from home on Sunday, June 16. Meanwhile, NorCal rivals Sacramento Republic FC and Oakland Roots SC will come to Cardinale Stadium on Saturday, June 8 and Saturday, June 22 respectively. The regular season home finale for Monterey Bay will fall on Saturday, October 19 with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC making the trip to Seaside.

The two new teams joining the league in the East has also resulted in a couple of conference alignment adjustments – FC Tulsa and Memphis 901 FC will officially move to the West to even things out. FC Tulsa’s first trip to Seaside as a Western Conference side is set for Saturday, July 13 with the return match taking place on Saturday, October 26 on the final night of the regular season. On the other hand, Memphis 901 FC will visit Cardinale Stadium for the first-ever time on Saturday, May 11.

Monterey Bay will once again play each team in the Western Conference twice (home and away) and will play each out-of-conference opponent once, with six of those matches taking place in Seaside and six on the road, to make up a total of 34 matches. This season, those matches will take place over 34 weeks (up from 32 weeks in previous seasons) to reduce the number of midweek games. The regular season will conclude on Saturday, October 26. The playoff structure will remain the same from the 2023 season with the top eight teams from each conference qualifying for the playoffs with a single-elimination bracket.

Additionally, the club has plans for more theme nights at Cardinale Stadium in 2024 than ever before. More information on upcoming theme nights will be made available soon. Fans can secure their spot for each regular season home match at Cardinale Stadium now by becoming a 2024 season ticket holder today. Visit www.MontereyBayFC.com/season-tickets for more information. Information regarding single-game tickets for the 2024 regular season will be made available at a later date.

Check out the full 2024 regular season schedule for Monterey Bay F.C. HERE

Monterey Bay F.C. Agrees with Guadeloupe International Forward Luther Archimède

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Monterey Bay F.C. Agrees with Guadeloupe International Forward Luther Archimède

SEASIDE, California (Tuesday, December 12, 2023) – Monterey Bay F.C. announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Luther Archimède on a two-year contract, pending league and federation approval. The move delivers the Union a center forward with pace, filling a much-needed role in the Crisp-and-Kelp’s new-look attacking core ahead of the 2024 USL Championship campaign.

Archimède, 24, joins Monterey Bay after spending the previous two seasons in Northern California with fellow USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC. While in Sacramento, the Guadeloupe international was used primarily as a supersub – playing 1770 minutes across 59 matches (13 starts) over two seasons – and recorded 11 goals and three assists. Prior to his stint with Sacramento, Archimède played one season with former USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II after being selected 13th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. He made his Championship debut midseason and went on to appear in 14 matches (seven starts) and tallied three goals and an assist in 617 minutes.

“I’m very excited to be joining the club. I wanted to find a place where I can earn a consistent role as an impact player and a leader, and I know I can do that here,” explained Archimède. “The opportunity to work with Head Coach Frank Yallop is massive to me. He has helped a lot of big strikers find their best form and reach their potential, and that is what I intend to do here. It’s also nice to stay in California. It’s beautiful here and it is nice to be close to my wife’s family. I will enjoy returning to Sacramento to play against my guys there, SRFC is a wonderful club with great fans and I will honor my time there by bringing my A game whenever we make the trip. ​​Overall, my goal for the season is to bring a championship to Monterey Bay, full stop. Certainly as a goalscorer, I want to get on the scoresheet, because that’s my job. But our goal for the season is to win.”

Before his selection in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, Archimède played in two youth academies in France. He started with FC Istres before jumping to FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in 2016. Near the end of his third season with Sochaux, the Petit-Bourg native made his senior debut in a Coupe de France match against Lille OSC before making the move Stateside to play collegiately for Syracuse University. Archimède spent two years with the Orange, scoring five goals in 20 appearances and helped Syracuse to the second round of the 2019 NCAA College Cup in his first season.

“Luther has always stood out in Sacramento, we’ve always liked him,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. “He’s only 24 so he is young and hungry, and I expect him to do really well for us. He does all the things that a forward should do, but first and foremost, we’re bringing him here to score goals. He proved his ability to score in limited minutes at Sacramento, and given the opportunity here, we believe he can raise his level even more.”

In addition, Archimède has played an important role on the Guadeloupe national team in recent years. Since 2018, the forward has earned 17 caps – including 12 caps at the senior level. In the CONCACAF U-20 Championship, Archimède scored six goals in five matches. He then made his senior debut against Martinque in 2019 and has since represented Guadeloupe in two Gold Cups (2021, 2023). Most recently, Archimède took part in the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League, where he scored two goals and added one assist in four appearances to help Guadeloupe win promotion to CONCACAF Nations League A.

NAME: Luther Archimède (Arsh-eh-med)
POSITION: Forward
AGE: 24
HEIGHT: 6’2
WEIGHT: 175
DATE OF BIRTH: September 17, 1999
HOMETOWN: Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe
NATIONALITY: Guadeloupe
PREVIOUS CLUB: Sacramento Republic FC
TRANSACTION: Monterey Bay F.C. has signed Luther Archimède to a two-year contract on December 12, 2023.

The current roster heading into 2024 as of December 12 is listed alphabetically as follows: 

Goalkeepers (2): Carlos Herrera, Antony Siaha

Defenders (7): Morey Doner, Max Glasser, Kai Greene, Carlos Guzmán, Alex Lara, Walmer Martínez, Grant Robinson 

Midfielders (4): Simon Dawkins, Mobi Fehr, Xavi Gnaulati, Adrian Rebollar

Forwards (5): Luther Archimède, Chase Boone, Alex Dixon, Sam Gleadle, Jesse Maldonado

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