Monterey Bay F.C. Announces 2023 Regular Season Home Opener at Cardinale Stadium

SEASIDE, Calif. (Wednesday, January 4, 2023) – As the United Soccer League (USL) Championship gets set to kick off its 13th season, Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) announces today that the Union will host Eastern Conference side Hartford Athletic in the club’s 2023 regular season home opener on Saturday, March 11 at Cardinale Stadium as the club begins its sophomore campaign in the Championship.

This will be the first-ever matchup between the two sides, but Monterey Bay F.C. still has its fair share of connections with home-opening opponent Hartford Athletic. The first of which is Santa Cruz native Walmer Martínez, for whom the match will mark the first opportunity to suit up against his former club since his transfer to the Crisp and Kelp last season.

After signing his first professional contract with Hartford Athletic in April 2021, Martínez shared the pitch with current Union teammate Alex Lara, who also happened to sign his first professional contract with Hartford Athletic the year prior. And continuing the trend, Lara spent the 2020 season as teammates with current Union midfielder Alex Dixon, who recorded 11 goals and four assists during his respective time in Connecticut.

Fans can secure their spot for the regular season home opener at Cardinale Stadium now by becoming a season ticket holder today. Visit www.MontereyBayFC.com/season-tickets for more information. Information regarding single-game tickets for the 2023 regular season will be made available at a later date. Single-game tickets for the preseason are available now at www.MontereyBayFC.com.