Monterey Bay FC

Monterey Bay Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in Monterey County, California. The club was established in 2021 and is a member of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer league system. They will begin play in the 2022 season.

Monterey Bay FC
Full nameMonterey Bay Football Club
FoundedFebruary 1, 2021 (2021-02-01)
GroundFreeman Stadium
Seaside, California
Capacity6,000
OwnersRay Beshoff
PresidentMike DiGiulio
LeagueUSL Championship
WebsiteClub website

History

Monterey Bay FC is a continuation of the USL Championship's Fresno FC franchise. The team, owned by Ray Beshoff, ceased operations after the 2019 season because he was unable to secure construction of a soccer-specific stadium. Beshoff retained the franchise rights and started a search for another place in California to relocate.[1] On February 1, 2021, Monterey Bay FC joined the USL Championship. The teams Sporting Director will be two-time MLS Coach of the Year Frank Yallop. Yallop was also the General Manager of Fresno FC.[2][3]

Stadia

Monterey Bay FC will play their games at Freeman Stadium on the campus of California State University, Monterey Bay. The stadium will be renovated with private funds and will hold 6,000 fans.[4]

References
  1. "Fresno FC Club Statement". Fresno FC. December 19, 2019.
  2. Devine, John (February 1, 2021). "Pro soccer: USL to put pro franchise in Monterey". montereyherald.com.
  3. "USL Championship Welcomes Monterey Bay Football Club". USLChampionship.com Staff. February 1, 2021.
  4. "Monterey Bay FC plan includes major stadium renovation". Kevin Reichard. Soccer Stadium Digest. February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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