USL Monterey Bay FC

Monterey Bay F.C. Wins 4-2 over New Mexico United on Youth Soccer Night at Cardinale Stadium

Published on April 9, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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SEASIDE, California - Monterey Bay F.C. (2-2-1, 7 points) defeated New Mexico United (1-2-0, 3 points) 4-2 on Youth Soccer Night at Cardinale Stadium, presented by Monterey Marriott. Christian Volesky led the Union with two goals in the match, while Alex Dixon and Sam Gleadle each added a goal apiece. In total, Volesky (two goals, one assist) and Gleadle (two assists, one goal) each finished the match with three total goal contributions.

The visitors created an early chance in the 10th minute of the match when Greg Hurst was played in behind the Union back line, but his shot was saved by Carlos Herrera from just outside the six-yard box to keep the match level. It would not last long however, as two minutes later Chris Wehan cashed in on a spill by Herrera in the box to put New Mexico on top 1-0. Monterey Bay F.C. earned a chance in the 29th minute when Morey Doner was played into space down the right sideline, but his pass into the box aimed at Volesky was taken away by the goalkeeper. Monterey Bay F.C. would strike just four minutes later however, when Herrera sparked the counter with a long throw from the box to play in Gleadle. Reminiscent of the Union's third goal in extra time in U.S. Open Cup play midweek, Gleadle drew in the defense before finding Dixon alone with a defender on the left side of the box. Dixon collected the pass, cut back to right, and fired the ball into the back of the net to even the score at 1-1. Then just before the end of the first half, Herrera booted the ball deep into New Mexico territory. Volesky rose up and flicked the pass on with a header directly to the feet of Gleadle, who then smashed the ball into the left side of goal to put the Crisp and Kelp in front at the break 2-1.

The Union added a third just five minutes into the second half when James Murphy intercepted a pass at midfield and immediately threaded the needle through the New Mexico United defense to Volesky, who found himself all alone and one on one with the goalkeeper. After a few dribbles, Volesky slid the ball under the closing-out goalkeeper's legs and across the line to put Monterey Bay F.C. up 3-1. Dixon earned another chance in the 54th minute, but his left-footed shot was deflected by the defense and saved at the near post. In the 71st minute, Mobi Fehr found Volesky in space at the top of the 18-yard box. With his first touch, Volesky played Gleadle in between two defenders. Then following some fancy footwork to keep possession, Gleadle backheeled a pass between the New Mexico defense to a wide open Volesky for the tap into the open net to extend the Monterey Bay F.C. lead to 4-1. Late in the match following a botched clearance in the box from the defense, New Mexico United's Amando Moreno added a second goal for the visitors and the match ended 4-2 in favor of the Crisp and Kelp.

Up Next: Monterey Bay F.C. travels to Phoenix, Arizona for a Western Conference matchup with Rising FC on Saturday, April 15. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT at Phoenix Rising Stadium, with live streaming of the match available on ESPN+.

Man of the Match: Christian Volesky and Sam Gleadle earned tonight's Co-Man of the Match honors with three goal contributions apiece in the match. Volesky scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist. Gleadle scored a goal of his own and added two assists on the night. In total, Gleadle created three chances and blocked one shot and Volesky added a blocked shot of his own.

Notes:

Grant Robinson made his 2023 regular season debut for the Union in the match after missing the first four with a preseason hamstring injury. Robinson made his official return in the Club's midweek U.S. Open Cup match on April 5.

Simon Dawkins (knee) missed the match due to injury as he continues to ramp up for a return in the near future.

James Murphy recorded his first regular season assist in the match, his sixth overall for the Union stretching back to the Club's inaugural season.

Coming off of a one goal, one assist appearance in the Club's U.S. Open Cup win midweek, Christian Volesky followed it up with his first two goals in league play and another assist. In total, the striker has contributed to five of the Union's seven goals this week.

After signing with the club on Friday, Nevello Yoseke made his debut for the Crisp and Kelp as a second half substitute in the 84th minute of the match.

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