Monterey Bay Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in Monterey County, California. The club was established on February 21, 2021 and is a member of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer league system. It began playing during the 2022 USL Championship season as a member of the league's Western Conference. Monterey Bay F.C. will play their games at what was Freeman Stadium on the campus of California State University, Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Football Club's official colors are Crisp Blue, Kelp Blue and White.