Monterey Bay FC

Monterey Bay Football Club is a future 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.
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. On February 1, 2021, Monterey Bay FC joined the USL Championship. The club's Sporting Director will be two-time MLS Coach of the Year Frank Yallop. Yallop had previously served as general manager of Fresno FC. In April 2021, former San Jose Earthquakes captain Ramiro Corrales joined the team staff as a technical advisor. Frank Yallop was also named Head Coach on April 22, 2021, with Ramiro Corrales named as assistant coach.
Stadium.
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.