Monterey Bay FC 2023 football season
| 2023 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Owners | Ray Beshoff | ||
| Manager | Frank Yallop | ||
| Stadium | Cardinale Stadium | ||
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| ← 20222024 → | |||
The 2023 Monterey Bay FC season was the club's second season since their establishment on February 1, 2021.
Background
Main article: 2022 Monterey Bay FC seasonThe Union finished their first ever season twelfth place in the Western Conference of the USL Championship, seven points away from the final playoff spot. The team also suffered an upset in their US Open Cup debut, losing against the 3rd division side Bay Cities FC.
In preparation for their second season, Monterey Bay brought back 17 players from their inaugural squad.
Season squad
| Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||
| 16 | Antony Siaha | 
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GK | (1998-04-27) April 27, 1998 (age 26) |
| 21 | Carlos Herrera |
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GK | (1997-09-12) September 12, 1997 (age 27) |
| Defenders | ||||
| 2 | Hugh Roberts (C) |
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CB | (1992-09-27) September 27, 1992 (age 32) |
| 3 | Morey Doner | 
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RB | (1994-03-25) March 25, 1994 (age 30) |
| 4 | Alex Lara |
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CB | (1998-09-15) September 15, 1998 (age 26) |
| 12 | Grant Robinson |
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LB | (1998-08-15) August 15, 1998 (age 26) |
| 24 | Max Glasser |
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DF | (2000-08-16) August 16, 2000 (age 24) |
| 33 | Kai Greene |
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CB | (1993-07-13) July 13, 1993 (age 31) |
| Midfielders | ||||
| 5 | Nevello Yoseke |
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MF | (1996-03-17) March 17, 1996 (age 28) |
| 6 | James Murphy |
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MF | (1997-09-17) September 17, 1997 (age 27) |
| 7 | Adrian Rebollar |
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MF | (1999-11-12) November 12, 1999 (age 25) |
| 8 | Simon Dawkins | 
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MF | (1987-12-01) December 1, 1987 (age 37) |
| 13 | Mobi Fehr |
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MF | (1994-12-13) December 13, 1994 (age 30) |
| 17 | Arun Basuljevic |
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MF | (1995-12-17) December 17, 1995 (age 29) |
| 20 | Rafael Baca | 
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MF | (1989-09-11) September 11, 1989 (age 35) |
| 23 | Sam Gleadle | 
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MF | (1996-03-20) March 20, 1996 (age 28) |
| Forwards | ||||
| 9 | Sean Okoli |
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FW | (1993-02-03) February 3, 1993 (age 31) |
| 10 | Christian Volesky |
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FW | (1992-09-15) September 15, 1992 (age 32) |
| 11 | Walmer Martinez | 
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FW | (1998-08-17) August 17, 1998 (age 26) |
| 14 | Jason Johnson |
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FW | (1990-10-09) October 9, 1990 (age 34) |
| 15 | Alex Dixon |
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FW | (1990-02-07) February 7, 1990 (age 34) |
| 19 | Jesús Enríquez |
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FW | (1997-08-16) August 16, 1997 (age 27) |
| 22 | Jesse Maldonado |
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FW | (2002-09-01) September 1, 2002 (age 22) |
| 31 | Chase Boone |
|
FW | (1995-09-21) September 21, 1995 (age 29) |
Last updated: 16 December 2023.
Source: Monterey Bay F.C., USL Championship
Transfers
In
| Pos. | Player | Signed from | Details | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW | Alex Dixon
|
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
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Free transfer | December 13, 2022 | |
| DF | Alex Lara
|
Las Vegas Lights FC
|
Free transfer | December 27, 2022 | |
| DF | Max Glasser
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UC Davis Aggies
|
Free transfer | February 14, 2023 | |
| FW | Jesús Enríquez
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Oakland Roots SC
|
Free transfer | March 17, 2023 | |
| MF | Nevello Yoseke
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Free Agency | Free transfer | April 7, 2023 | |
| FW | Sean Okoli
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Orange County SC
|
Free transfer | April 20, 2023 | |
| MF | Rafael Baca
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Cruz Azul
|
Free transfer | July 27, 2023 |
Out
| Date | Pos. | Player | To | Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2022 | FW |  Seku Conneh
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Free Agency | Option declined | |
| November 22, 2022 | FW | Christopher Cortez
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Free Agency | Option declined | |
| November 22, 2022 | GK |  Rafael Díaz
|
Free Agency | Option declined | |
| November 22, 2022 | DF | Hunter Gorskie
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Free Agency | Out of contract | |
| November 22, 2022 | DF | Sam Strong
|
Central Valley Fuego FC
|
Option declined | |
| November 22, 2022 | MF |  Jiro Barriga Toyama
|
Free Agency | Option declined | |
| March 23, 2023 | MF | Arun Basuljevic
|
El Paso Locomotive FC
|
Mutual agreement | |
| June 5, 2023 | FW | Jason Johnson
|
Free Agency | Released |
Competitions
Friendlies
Monterey Bay FC v San Jose Earthquakes| February 4, 2023 (2023-02-04) Preseason | Monterey Bay FC | 1–2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 4,648 |
44'| February 18, 2023 (2023-02-18) Preseason | Monterey Bay FC | 2–2 | Sacramento Republic FC | Seaside, California |
| 3:00 PM PST | Report |
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Stadium: Cardinale Stadium |
| February 25, 2023 (2023-02-25) Preseason | Monterey Bay FC | 0–1 | Oakland Roots SC | Seaside, California |
| 5:00pm PST | Report |
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Stadium: Cardinale Stadium |
| March 4, 2023 (2023-03-04) Preseason | Sacramento Republic FC | 4–2 | Monterey Bay FC | Sacramento, California |
| 1:00pm PST | Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
USL Championship
Further information: 2023 USL Championship seasonWestern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | New Mexico United | 34 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 51 | 49 | +2 | 46 | Playoffs |
| 9 | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 43 | 48 | −5 | 43 | |
| 10 | Oakland Roots SC | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 45 | 48 | −3 | 42 | |
| 11 | Monterey Bay FC | 34 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 42 | 53 | −11 | 41 | |
| 12 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 34 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 36 | 66 | −30 | 19 |
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 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 42 | 53 | −11 | 41 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | −13 |
Source: Match reports
Results by round
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium | H | H | A | H | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | A | H |
| Result | W | L | D | L | W | D | W | D | D | L | L | D | W | W | W | W | L | L | D | L | L | L | L | L | D | W | W | W | W | L | D | L | L | L |
| Position | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
Monterey Bay FC v Hartford Athletic| March 11, 2023 (2023-03-11) 1 | Monterey Bay FC | 5–3 | Hartford Athletic | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PST | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,615 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
| March 18, 2023 (2023-03-18) 2 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–1 | Louisville City FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,019 Referee: Elton Garcia |
| March 24, 2023 (2023-03-24) 3 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 1–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Edinburg, Texas |
| 5:00 PM PDT | Report |
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Stadium: H-E-B Park Attendance: 5,014 Referee: Ricardo Fierro |
90+1'| April 1, 2023 (2023-04-01) 4 | Monterey Bay FC | 1–2 | San Antonio FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,885 Referee: Campo Hernandez |
| April 8, 2023 (2023-04-08) 5 | Monterey Bay FC | 4–2 | New Mexico United | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,548 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
| April 15, 2023 (2023-04-15) 6 | Phoenix Rising FC | 1–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 6:30 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 6,115 Referee: Katja Koroleva |
| April 22, 2023 (2023-04-22) 7 | Indy Eleven | 2–3 | Monterey Bay FC | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 4:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Carroll Stadium Attendance: 10,038 Referee: Greg Dopka |
| April 29, 2023 (2023-04-29) 8 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–0 | Rio Grande Valley FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 4,003 Referee: Alexis Da Silva |
| May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05) 9 | Monterey Bay FC | 2–2 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,716 Referee: Corbyn May |
| May 13, 2023 (2023-05-13) 10 | New Mexico United | 2–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 6:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Isotopes Park Attendance: 9,874 Referee: Sergii Demianchuk |
| May 20, 2023 (2023-05-20) 11 | Charleston Battery | 1–0 | Monterey Bay FC | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
| 2:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex Attendance: 3,123 Referee: Jeremy Scheer |
| May 31, 2023 (2023-05-31) 12 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–0 | FC Tulsa | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,431 Referee: Gerald Flores |
| June 3, 2023 (2023-06-03) 13 | Monterey Bay FC | 4–1 | Loudoun United FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium |
| June 10, 2023 (2023-06-10) 14 | Las Vegas Lights | 1–2 | Monterey Bay FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 2,300 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| June 17, 2023 (2023-06-17) 15 | Sacramento Republic FC | 0–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM PDT |
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Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 11,569 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
| June 24, 2023 (2023-06-24) 16 | Monterey Bay FC | 1–0 | Miami FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,910 Referee: Corbyn May |
| July 1, 2023 (2023-07-01) 17 | Orange County SC | 3–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium Attendance: 5,500 Referee: Alex Beehler |
| July 4, 2023 (2023-07-04) 18 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 4–0 | Monterey Bay FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 6:00 PM PDT |
|
Report | Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 8,023 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
| July 8, 2023 (2023-07-08) 19 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–0 | El Paso Locomotive | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,711 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
| July 15, 2023 (2023-07-15) 20 | Monterey Bay FC | 1–3 | Oakland Roots | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 5,046 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
| July 22, 2023 (2023-07-22) 21 | Detroit City FC | 1–0 | Monterey Bay FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:30 PM PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 6,928 Referee: Sergii Demianchuk |
| July 29, 2023 (2023-07-29) 22 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–2 | Phoenix Rising FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT |
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Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,578 Referee: Olvin Oliva |
| August 5, 2023 (2023-08-05) 23 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–1 | Sacramento Republic FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,820 Referee: Elton García |
| August 12, 2023 (2023-08-12) 24 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 4–1 | Monterey Bay FC | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| 4:30 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Al Lang Stadium Attendance: 6,251 Referee: Ted Unkel |
| August 19, 2023 (2023-08-19) 25 | San Antonio FC | 0–0 | Monterey Bay FC | San Antonio, Texas |
| 6:00 PM PDT | Hernández  39'  79' Patiño 58' Gomez 87' Farr 87' |
Report | Boone 79' Doner 86' Greene 87' |
Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 7,021 Referee: Alejo Calume |
| August 26, 2023 (2023-08-26) 26 | Monterey Bay FC | 2–1 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 5,720 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
| September 2, 2023 (2023-09-02) 27 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1–2 | Monterey Bay FC | El Paso, Texas |
| 6:30 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 7,144 Referee: Natalie Simon |
| September 9, 2023 (2023-09-09) 28 | Memphis 901 FC | 0–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Memphis, Tennessee |
| 5:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: AutoZone Park Attendance: 3,238 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
| September 16, 2023 (2023-09-16) 29 | Monterey Bay FC | 3–2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 4,617 Referee: Corbyn May |
| September 20, 2023 (2023-09-20) 30 | Monterey Bay FC | 2–3 | San Diego Loyal SC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 3,427 Referee: Melvin Rivas |
| September 23, 2023 (2023-09-23) 31 | Oakland Roots | 2–2 | Monterey Bay FC | Hayward, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT |
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Report | Stadium: Pioneer Stadium Attendance: 4,099 Referee: John Griggs |
| September 30, 2023 (2023-09-30) 32 | San Diego Loyal SC | 4–1 | Monterey Bay FC | San Diego, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Torero Stadium Attendance: 5,671 Referee: Benjamin Meyer |
| October 8, 2023 (2023-10-08) 33 | Birmingham Legion FC | 2–0 | Monterey Bay FC | Birmingham, Alabama |
| 2:00 PM PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Protective Stadium Attendance: 6,329 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
| October 14, 2023 (2023-10-14) 34 | Monterey Bay FC | 0–1 | Orange County SC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT |
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Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 5,278 Referee: Eric Tattersall |
U.S. Open Cup
Main article: 2023 U.S. Open CupMonterey Bay FC entered into the tournament in the 2nd Round.
Central Valley Fuego FC
v Monterey Bay FC
| April 5 2nd Round | Central Valley Fuego FC | 1–3 (a.e.t.) | Monterey Bay FC | Fresno, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Fresno State Soccer Stadium Attendance: 3,057 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
v San Jose Earthquakes
| April 25 3rd Round | Monterey Bay FC | 1–0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 4,010 Referee: Christopher Calderon |
v Los Angeles FC (MLS)
| May 9 Round of 32 | Monterey Bay FC | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Los Angeles FC (MLS) | Seaside, California |
| 7:30 PM PDT | Report | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium Attendance: 5,808 Referee: Cristian Campo | ||
| Penalties | ||||
References
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- "Monterey Bay F.C. Falls in Second Round of 2022 U.S. Open Cup". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Monterey Bay Football Club Announces 2023 Roster Moves". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- "Monterey Bay F.C. Re-Signs Forward Jason Johnson". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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- "Monterey Bay F.C. Agrees to Contract with Defender Alex Lara". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- "Monterey Bay F.C. Signs UC Davis Alum and Novato, California Native Max Glasser". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
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- "Monterey Bay F.C. Signs Former Orange County SC Striker Sean "Ugo" Okoli". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- "Liga MX, Cruz Azul Veteran and Former San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder Rafael Baca Signs with Monterey Bay F.C." Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- "Fuego FC Twitter". Twitter. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
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- "El Paso Locomotive FC Sign Midfielder Arun Basuljevic". El Paso Locomotive FC. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- "Monterey Bay F.C. Releases Forward Jason Johnson". Monterey Bay Football Club | USL Championship. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
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- "Let the Cupsets Begin: #USOC2023 Second Round Pairings Set | U.S. Soccer Official Website". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
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