Monterey Bay F.C. announced today that the club has signed former Rio Grande Valley FC defender Grant Robinson in advance of its inaugural campaign in USL Championship.
The Columbia, Maryland native made his professional debut on March 7, 2020 in the starting XI for fellow USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights FC in a match against San Diego Loyal SC. From there, Robinson went on to record two assists in 16 total appearances in his rookie season with the club.
The 23-year-old spent the 2021 campaign at another Championship club, Rio Grande Valley FC, where he spent the year partnered in the midfield with current teammate James Murphy. Now, like Murphy, Robinson makes the move to Seaside to join Monterey Bay F.C. as a fullback ahead of the 2022 season.
“Grant is a player that I know from my short time in Las Vegas,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Sporting Director and Head Coach Frank Yallop. “He’s very athletic and has a great attitude. He’s going to slot into the left fullback position well for us.”
Collegiately, Robinson played four years at George Mason University from 2016-2019, where he recorded six goals and four assists in 63 matches. Robinson was named team captain in his senior year in 2019 and led the team to the Atlantic 10 Championship Quarterfinals.
“I’m really excited to be joining this club and community. I cannot wait to get out there and start working,” said Robinson. “I want to thank the coaching staff for giving me this opportunity and I’ll do everything I can on the pitch to make sure this club’s inaugural season is one to remember.”
Player Information:
Name: Grant Robinson
Position: Defender, Midfielder
Age: 23
Height: 5’9”
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
Monterey Bay F.C. roster as of February 10, 2022:
Goalkeepers:
Dallas Jaye (Danville, California)
Rafael Díaz (Paterson, New Jersey)
Defenders:
Morey Doner (Collingwood, Ontario)
Hugh Roberts (Olney, Maryland)
Grant Robinson (Columbia, Maryland)
Midfielders:
James Murphy (Scotch Plains, New Jersey)
Arun Basuljevic (Bronx, New York)
Forwards:
Walmer Martínez (Santa Cruz, California)
Chase Boone (Beaverton, Oregon)
Seku Conneh (Voinjama, Liberia)
Christian Volesky (Henderson, Nevada)
Christoper Cortez (Mission Viejo, California)
