2024 Monterey Bay FC season
Monterey Bay FC 2024 football season
The 2024 Monterey Bay FC season was the club's third season since their establishment on February 1, 2021.[ 1]
Background
The club won their first ever U.S. Open Cup match on April 5, 2023, away to Central Valley Fuego FC .[ 2] [ 3] In the following round Monterey Bay achieved their most important win in club history, upsetting local MLS club San Jose Earthquakes 1–0. It was their first competitive match against a first division club in their history.[ 4] The club would once again host MLS competition in the US Open Cup, but this time they fell in a penalty-shootout against Los Angeles FC .[ 5] The match against LAFC featured the club's highest ever attendance, just shy of a sellout with 5,808 fans on hand.[ 6] Despite a hot start to the season, Monterey Bay would ultimately finish the season in 11th place, once again 2nd to last in the Western Conference and six points away from qualifying for the playoffs.[ 6]
Season squad
Squad No.
Name
Nationality
Position(s)
Date of birth (age)
Goalkeepers
16
Antony Siaha
GK
(1998-04-27 ) April 27, 1998 (age 26)
21
Carlos Herrera
GK
(1997-09-12 ) September 12, 1997 (age 27)
23
Fabian Narez
GK
(1994-10-19 ) October 19, 1994 (age 30)
Defenders
3
Morey Doner
RB
(1994-03-25 ) March 25, 1994 (age 30)
4
Alex Lara
CB
(1998-09-15 ) September 15, 1998 (age 26)
5
Carlos Guzmán
DF
(1994-05-19 ) May 19, 1994 (age 30)
11
Walmer Martinez
DF
(1998-08-17 ) August 17, 1998 (age 26)
12
Grant Robinson
LB
(1998-08-15 ) August 15, 1998 (age 26)
24
Max Glasser
DF
(2000-08-16 ) August 16, 2000 (age 24)
33
Kai Greene
CB
(1993-07-13 ) July 13, 1993 (age 31)
Midfielders
7
Adrian Rebollar
MF
(1999-11-12 ) November 12, 1999 (age 25)
8
Simon Dawkins
MF
(1987-12-01 ) December 1, 1987 (age 37)
13
Mobi Fehr
MF
(1994-12-13 ) December 13, 1994 (age 30)
14
Miguel Guerrero
MF
(2001-08-23 ) August 23, 2001 (age 23)
20
Rafael Baca
MF
(1989-09-11 ) September 11, 1989 (age 35)
32
Pierce Gallaway
MF
(2001-04-25 ) April 25, 2001 (age 23)
64
Jerry Ayon
MF
(2001-09-16 ) September 16, 2001 (age 23)
99
Xavi Gnaulati
MF
(2005-01-22 ) January 22, 2005 (age 19)
Forwards
6
Ryan Dieter
FW
(2001-07-14 ) July 14, 2001 (age 23)
9
Tristan Trager
FW
(1999-08-29 ) August 29, 1999 (age 25)
15
Alex Dixon
FW
(1990-02-07 ) February 7, 1990 (age 34)
18
Michael Gonzalez
FW
(2001-01-03 ) January 3, 2001 (age 24)
19
Jesús Enríquez
FW
(1997-08-16 ) August 16, 1997 (age 27)
20
Anthony Orendain
FW
(1998-03-10 ) March 10, 1998 (age 26)
17
Luther Archimède
FW
(1999-09-17 ) September 17, 1999 (age 25)
22
Jesse Maldonado
FW
(2002-09-01 ) September 1, 2002 (age 22)
31
Chase Boone
FW
(1995-09-21 ) September 21, 1995 (age 29)
Transfers
In
Pos.
Player
Signed from
Details
Date
Ref.
DF
Carlos Guzmán
San Diego Loyal SC
Free transfer
December 4, 2023
[ 7]
MF
Xavi Gnaulati
San Diego Loyal SC
Free transfer
December 6, 2023
[ 8]
FW
Luther Archimède
Sacramento Republic FC
Free transfer
December 12, 2023
[ 9]
FW
Tristan Trager
Charleston Battery
Undisclosed fee
January 31, 2024
[ 10]
MF
Pierce Gallaway
Old Dominion Monarchs
Free transfer
February 22, 2024
[ 11]
FW
Ryan Dieter
UC Davis Aggies
Free transfer
March 13, 2024
[ 12]
MF
Miguel Guerrero
Cal State Monterey Bay Otters
Free transfer
March 13, 2024
[ 12]
FW
Anthony Orendain
Monterey Bay FC 2
Free transfer
March 13, 2024
[ 12]
FW
Michael Gonzalez
Sacramento State Hornets
Free transfer
March 23, 2024
[ 13]
GK
Fabian Narez
Monterey Bay FC 2
25 Day Contract
April 12, 2024
[ 14]
MF
Jerry Ayon
San Jose Earthquakes II
Free transfer
April 15, 2024
[ 15]
Out
Competitions
Preseason
[ 20]
USL Championship
Western Conference
Source:
USL Championship Standings Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
34
8
10
16
29
44
−15
34
4
7
6
14
17
−3
4
3
10
15
27
−12
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on April 20, 2024. Source:
Match reports A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Matches
[ 21]
U.S. Open Cup
Monterey Bay was among the USL Championship sides that entered into the third round of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup . Last season Monterey Bay entered the second round of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup , where they achieved their first US Open Cup victory, away to USL League One side Central Valley Fuego FC .[ 22]
References
^ USLChampionship com Staff (February 1, 2021). "USL Championship Welcomes Monterey Bay Football Club" . USL Championship . Retrieved January 26, 2022 .
^ "CV Fuego FC still searching for a home, set to welcome club that left Fresno for Monterey" . ABC30 Fresno . April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ mlssoccer. "CVvsMB 04-05-2023 | 2022 MLS Match Recap" . mlssoccer . Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ "Monterey Bay F.C. feels the magic of the cup with 'historic' win over San Jose Earthquakes" . Monterey County Weekly . Retrieved April 29, 2023 .
^ mlssoccer. "MBvsLAFC 05-09-2023 | MLS Match Recap" . mlssoccer . Retrieved December 1, 2023 .
^ a b "2023 Season Recap" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved December 1, 2023 .
^ "MBFC Signs Former Club Queretaro and San Diego Loyal SC Defender Carlos Guzmán" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved December 4, 2023 .
^ "Monterey Bay F.C. Signs 18-Year-Old Former San Diego Loyal SC Midfielder Xavi Gnaulati" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved December 6, 2023 .
^ "Monterey Bay F.C. Agrees with Guadeloupe International Forward Luther Archimède" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved December 12, 2023 .
^ "MONTEREY BAY COMPLETES TRANSFER FOR FORWARD TRISTAN TRAGER FROM CHARLESTON BATTERY" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved February 1, 2024 .
^ "CARMEL NATIVE PIERCE GALLAWAY SIGNS WITH MONTEREY BAY, BECOMES FIRST PLAYER IN CLUB HISTORY TO MAKE JUMP FROM MBFC2" . Purchase Tickets | Monterey Bay F.C . Retrieved February 23, 2024 .
^ a b c "MONTEREY BAY SIGNS THREE AHEAD OF SEASON OPENER: UC DAVIS' RYAN DIETER AND MBFC2s MIGUEL GUERRERO, ANTHONY ORENDAIN" . Monterey Bay F.C . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "MONTEREY BAY SIGNS SACRAMENTO STATE FORWARD MICHAEL GONZALEZ" . Monterey Bay F.C . Retrieved March 23, 2024 .
^ "MONTEREY BAY F.C. SIGNS SALINAS NATIVE, FORMER MBFC2 GOALKEEPER FABIAN NAREZ TO 25-DAY CONTRACT" . Monterey Bay F.C . Retrieved April 12, 2024 .
^ "MONTEREY BAY SIGNS SALINAS' OWN JERRY AYON" . Monterey Bay F.C . Retrieved April 16, 2024 .
^ a b c d e "Monterey Bay Football Club Announces 2024 Roster Decisions" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved December 2, 2023 .
^ "2024 USL Championship Roster Updates" . Detroit City FC . Retrieved January 28, 2024 .
^ "Club Veteran Hugh Roberts Signing with the Independence for 2024 Season" . Charlotte Independence . Retrieved January 19, 2024 .
^ "MONTEREY BAY F.C. TRANSFERS SAM GLEADLE TO EASTERN CONFERENCE SIDE LOUISVILLE CITY FC" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved January 9, 2024 .
^ "MONTEREY BAY F.C. ANNOUNCES 2024 PRESEASON OPENER" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved January 19, 2024 .
^ "2024 Schedule" . Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship . Retrieved December 30, 2023 .
^ mlssoccer. "CVvsMB 04-05-2023 | MLS Match Recap" . mlssoccer . Retrieved January 9, 2024 .
The Club Stadium Development System Key Personnel Seasons (4)
National teams
League competitions (Men)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Amateur Collegiate
League competitions (Women)
Division I National Amateur Leagues Collegiate
Cup competitions (Men)
Cup competitions (Women)
Youth competitions
Other