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A weekly podcast about our hometown soccer team, Monterey Bay FC, hosted by Oz Lucero and Dan Devlin; they talk about the latest news in the league and how the boys are doing on the pitch.

More Shots of Jagermeister 08/01/2025

More Shots of Jagermeister Monterey Bay FC had a chance to move to the quarterfinals of the USL Jagermeister Cup last Saturday. They just needed a result against AV Alta. Unfortunately, the boys were only able to muster up 2 shots on goal and lost 2-1. They are clinging to the final playoff spot in the West with a match against conference leaders FC Tulsa coming up. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/37631315

The Goals of Wrath 07/25/2025

The Goals of Wrath Monterey Bay FC is fighting to hang on to one of the last playoff spots in the West. They went down to Tulsa last Friday and played one strong half. The second half was a different story, and they left Oklahoma with a 2-1 loss. This week they are back in Jagermeister Cup action against AV Alta. A win in So Cal gives the boys a good shot at moving past the group stage. At least we get to see a familiar face as 831 native and former Union player Walmer Martinez has 3 goals for AV Alta this season. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/37543070

Indy Loss Column Again 07/11/2025

Indy Loss Column Again Monterey Bay FC went out to Indiana looking to turn things around but came back with more questions. A 3-0 loss was overshadowed by the injury of Nico Campuzano, who has been a brick wall between the pipes this season. They return to Western Conference play this week when Orange County SC visits Cardinale Stadium on Friday, aiming to end their losing streak against the Union. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/37371320

Back to the Coliseum for the First Time 07/03/2025

Back to the Coliseum for the First Time Monterey Bay FC went up to the East Bay to face the Oakland Roots in the third round of the USL Jägermeister Cup and came up short. They still have a chance to move on to the next round, but they need a good result against AV Alta on July 26. They are back in USL Championship action this weekend in a rare Eastern Conference matchup against Indy Eleven. Oz’s research into Indy Eleven led him to one of the most interesting stories involving a lost monkey, some confused English people, and one of the most outstanding three-term mayors the island has ever seen. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/37268830

Paso A Pasito 06/26/2025

Paso A Pasito Monterey Bay FC came back home after a tough match in Las Vegas to face one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference. The midfield once again struggled to gain its footing, and El Paso Locomotive took all three points at Cardinale. The Union is still hanging on to that 6th spot in the Western Conference, but they are going to have to pick it up if they want to stay there. They get a break from the league this week as they face Oakland Roots in a USL Jägermeister Cup match in Oakland. These matches are always fun with a lot of action. If you are free on Saturday, come join us in Oakland! Discount ticket link available for section 107R for MBFC fans!!! /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/37158515

Walking Around Tots 06/20/2025

Walking Around Tots Monterey Bay FC went to Nevada to face a new-look Las Vegas Lights squad. After letting go of Antonio Nocerino, the Lights wanted to prove that they are a playoff team. Johnny Rodriguez did what he does best and scored a brace while goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena kept his league-leading 6th clean sheet of the season. Next up, the boys try to right the ship at home against El Paso Locomotive. This episode also contains several stories of our Las Vegas hijinks, so we apologize for the tangents...again. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/37086415

Welcome Back Anton Søjberg 06/13/2025

Welcome Back Anton Søjberg Monterey Bay FC has a healthy roster for the first time in weeks, and they are looking dangerous again. A 2-1 win against Lexington FC keeps them in 6th place in the West. With a trip to the desert to face a weakened Las Vegas Lights squad, the boys are looking to make a climb in the standings before the start of summer. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36995440

Master Hunters Enter the Jägermeister Cup 06/06/2025

Master Hunters Enter the Jägermeister Cup Monterey Bay FC entered the 2025 Jägermeister Cup later than most teams, and they quickly got to work. On Wednesday, Spokane Velocity visited Cardinale Stadium, and local boy Pierce Gallaway was the hero of the night. His first-ever goal for the Union was the game winner. Then on Saturday, Orange County SC came up the coast looking for revenge. The boys put up 3 goals again to take their second match of the season against Orange County. Next up, Lexington SC visits Cardinale for the first time in their short history. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36885475

Two Shots of Jagermeister Please 05/28/2025

Two Shots of Jagermeister Please Monterey Bay FC has had a tough run and is without a win in its last six matches. Last weekend, Eastern Conference power LouCity came into Cardinale and handed the Union a rare 2-0 loss at home. MBFC has a chance to put that in the rearview mirror as they now focus on the Jagermeister Cup. After being one of two teams that have yet to start the tournament, they will play 2 matches in 4 days. First up on Wednesday is a tough matchup against Spokane Velocity. A familiar face comes to Cardinale on Saturday when Orange County SC makes the trip up the coast for another Jagermeister Cup match. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36742175

Scorched in Phoenix 05/23/2025

Scorched in Phoenix Monterey Bay FC is missing some key offensive players, and they have struggled to score in the last month. Those struggles continued down in the desert with a 2-0 loss to Phoenix Rising. We went down the Salinas Valley to host our first watch party in King City at the conveniently named Rising Phoenix Taproom. We didn't get the result we wanted, but we had a great time hanging out with old friends and making new ones. This weekend, Eastern Conference power LouCity visits Cardinale Stadium. There's nothing like home to get you back on the right track. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36684760

Wicked Fun Match 05/15/2025

Wicked Fun Match Monterey Bay FC visited the league's newest stadium to face Rhode Island FC. Mobi Fehr was back in the starting eleven, and he contributed an assist on Mayele Melango's goal in the 17th minute. Another strong performance from Nico Campuzano let MBFC escape with a point. The winless streak is now up to 4 matches, but MBFC is still tied for first place in the West with San Antonio. Next up is a visit to the desert to take on a Phoenix Rising side that just beat New Mexico at the Lab. We are taking our watch party to south county and taking over Rising Phoenix Taproom in King City. If you are a supporter of MBFC and you live south of Gonzales, come on over. If you live north of Gonzales, you should also come on over! /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36574630

Welcome to Seaside 05/08/2025

Welcome to Seaside Monterey Bay FC was back in friendly territory at Cardinale Stadium on Sunday against a Miami FC squad that is looking to make waves in the East. Ilijah Paul got on the scoreboard again but the boys were only able to get a point. The schedule stays difficult with a visit to brand new Centreville Bank Stadium in Rhode Island coming up. The Union is still in second place in the west with some players getting healthy. Can they grab some points on the road before coming back to California? /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36481595

Emutional Night in New Mexico 05/01/2025

Emutional Night in New Mexico The 6-match unbeaten streak came to an end in New Mexico last Wednesday. Isotopes Park is one of the most difficult places to play in the USL Championship, and the boys played a tough match and only gave up one goal. The back-to-back scoreless games are a change from the hot start to the season. The bye-week will allow some of the guys who have been injured some time to heal. MBFC looks to get back to winning ways this Sunday when Miami FC visits Cardinale for the first time since 2023. We also welcome a new feathered member to The Drop In family!! /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36384260

Still Best In the West 04/25/2025

Still Best In the West MBFC has not lost in 6 matches. Nico Campuzano continues to be a brick wall in goal and earned his third clean sheet of the season. His 4 saves now have him leading the USL Championship. That is the second time they have ever done that in their three-year history. If they want to break that record, they will have to get a result in one of the most challenging places to play in the West. New Mexico is within striking distance of first place, and the home team has had the advantage for most of the series. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36304615

Rocky Mountain Low 04/18/2025

Rocky Mountain Low Defending champion Colorado Springs Switchbacks visited Cardinale Stadium for the first time this season, and they found out what most of the Western Conference already knows. This Monterey Bay FC team is different. Adrian Rebollar earned Team of the Week honors, and MBFC pushed their lossless streak to 5 matches after a 2-1 win. MBFC now sits atop the Western Conference table early in the season. This Saturday, MBFC put on their racing silks as they head to Kentucky to face league newcomer Lexington SC. Kickoff is at 4 PM. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36215885

Staying Unbeaten 04/11/2025

Staying Unbeaten Monterey Bay went to the midwest to face one of their toughest tests of the young season. Detroit City made a lot of moves in the offseason, including the signing of former MBFC players Morey Doner and Carlos Herrera. The Union extended their unbeaten run to 4 matches with a 0-0 draw and kept their second-place spot in the Western Conference. The test is even tougher this Saturday when reigning champions Colorado Springs Switchbacks visit Cardinale Stadium. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36093450

Wins and Loses 04/06/2025

Wins and Loses Monterey Bay FC was looking to make it three wins in a row for the first time in a year when they faced Phoenix Rising at Cardinale Stadium. They once again showed why they were one of the hottest teams of the young season. Goals from Carlos Guzman, Adrian Rebollar, and Anton Sojberg led the Union to a comfortable 3-1 win on Saturday. The boys were back in action on Tuesday in Round 2 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. They were facing an amateur but experienced El Farolito side from San Francisco. After a close match, El Farolito showed that they still have some of that magic from when they won the tournament in 1993. A Xavi Gnaulati penalty was not enough for the Union, as they were knocked out early in the tournament. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/36023135

Juicing the Orange 03/27/2025

Juicing the Orange Monterey Bay FC has started the 2025 season as one of the hottest teams in the league. We knew Orange County SC would be a tough opponent, especially at The Champ, but the boys were more than up to the task. The 3-0 win was the best we have seen this team play under Jordan Stewart, and it has put the Western Conference on notice. MBFC also started their Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run with a 4-0 over Inter San Francisco SC. They move on to the second round to face legendary amateur club El Farolito from San Francisco. The taqueria-based club won the US Open Cup in 1993. They are looking to regain their title as giant-killers when they visit Cardinale on April 2. MBFC continues its USL Championship season when 10th-place Phoenix Rising visits Cardinale this Saturday. MBFC is looking for its third win in a row in this young season. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35883215

Winning Ways 03/25/2025

Winning Ways After a slow start to the season, it looks like Monterey Bay FC is quickly finding their footing under Jordan Stewart. It all started with a thrilling home opener against the Oakland Roots that saw the boys come back from an early deficit to win 3-2. MBFC then got their 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup campaign going with an easy 4-0 win over International San Francisco. Seven goals in two matches have the boys feeling good and having fun. The rest of the Western Conference better take notice. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35849460

Texas Roadloss 03/13/2025

Texas Roadloss MBFC started the season on the road on a windy night in San Antonio. The defense again looked good under Jordan Stewart, but the offensive struggles continued. There are a lot of offensive options as the boys come back home to face Oakland Roots. The rain should be over by Friday so Cardinale should be rockin' on Saturday night. The matches against Oakland are always close but we think the boys want to put on a show for the home crowd. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35667855

The Regular Season Has Landed 03/07/2025

The Regular Season Has Landed MBFC finished the preseason on a high note with a 2-1 comeback win against Sacramento Republic. For this episode, we are celebrating the start of the regular season by returning to our studio space at XL Publichouse in Oldtown Salinas. Several weeks ago, the team had no keepers, but now we have three. Earlier in the week, MBFC announced they had signed former FC Tulsa goalkeeper Dallas Odle. The season starts on the road and the basement of XL Publichouse will be where all the supporters groups are gathering to cheer on the boys as they open the season against San Antonio FC. We finish off our Western Conference preview by talking about what we can expect from Las Vegas Lights, New Mexico United and defending champions Colorado Springs Switchbacks. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35571200

First Look at the New MBFC 02/27/2025

First Look at the New MBFC We finally got a chance to see Jordan Stewart’s lineup or at least one version of it. Two of the newcomers scored as MBFC beat The Town FC 2-1 under sunny skies in Seaside. We also talk about the new kits released by Charly and wonder about the 3rd kit that is yet to be revealed. Our Western Conference preview continues with a look at the Sacramento Republic and OCSC. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35453280

Our Second Keeper is Here 02/20/2025

Our Second Keeper is Here After several weeks of wondering, we finally have our answer about who will be the second goalkeeper we sign for the 2025 season. Nico Campuzano joins MBFC after spending last season with Lexington FC. Is he here to back up Sam Gomez, or do we have a tandem Siaha/Herrera situation building up again? Also, the attack keeps adding potential, as the team has announced the signing of forward Luke Ivanovic. The Australian spent last season with FC Lahti in Finland and joins 7 other forwards looking to make the MBFC offense a potent force in USL Championship. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35361770

Saying Goodbye 02/13/2025

Saying Goodbye This week, we say goodbye to some of the players who left in the offseason. We will miss all of them, but we are excited about the new signings. After three years of the same core, we are going to see a lot of new faces on the pitch this season. We also continue our Western Conference preview with a look at Phoenix Rising and Oakland Roots. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35266975

New Beginnings 02/06/2025

New Beginnings After his Newcastle journey, we welcome Dan back for another season of The Drop In. We talk about the latest signings, Ilijah Paul and Miles Lyons, and how they might fit into this new-look MBFC squad for 2025. /episode/index/show/ddf4f3c5-6c85-42c9-9646-fb468cf0d2ec/id/35172215

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