Monterey Bay FC, Salinas Soccer Femenil and Cosmos Femenil F.C. Form New Soccer Alliance Benefiting the Local Community
SEASIDE, California (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC), Salinas Soccer Femenil and Cosmos Femenil F.C. announce today a new affiliation to combine resources that will nurture the future of soccer in the community of Monterey. This will enhance the MBFC W team while expanding opportunities for female athletes locally.
The new collaboration brings together three organizations committed to developing local talent, providing and strengthening pathways to higher levels of competition, and investing in the long-term growth of the women’s game on the Central Coast.
“Monterey Bay FC, Salinas Soccer Femenil and Cosmos Femenil F.C. all share the same commitment of growing the game and expanding opportunities for young female athletes in our region,” said Oliver Wyss, Chairman and Chief Soccer Office at Monterey Bay FC. “By working together, we can exchange best practices, strengthen player development pathways and build a unified soccer community. Through collaboration and mentorship, we aim to inspire the next generation of players and create lasting support for the women’s game throughout the Central Coast.”
Monterey Bay FC will collaborate closely with Salinas Soccer Femenil and Cosmos Femenil F.C. to identify and develop emerging talent starting with a open and free try-out that will take place on March 8th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex. This first try-out will help construct the foundation for the Monterey Bay FC W club leading into the inaugural 2026 season in the USL W League. Following this, there will be a secondary try-out on March 28th that will be held at Cardinale Stadium. Registration details for the secondary try-out will be announced in the coming days.
“Since our foundation, Salinas Soccer Femenil continues to create opportunities for local players to showcase their talent,” said María G. Zamora, Co-Founder and CEO of Salinas Soccer Femenil. “Our programs work together to ensure the success of all participants. Our organization continues to thrive thanks to the support of our beautiful community.”
Founded in 2022, Salinas Soccer Femenil was created as non-profit to expand access and visibility for female athletes in the region. Under the leadership of María G. Zamora and a dedicated team of community advocates, the organization has built a comprehensive family of programs — including its Sunday League, Cosmos Femenil F.C., and a rapidly growing Girls Academy — all working together to ensure the success and development of every participant.
“The collaboration between MBFC and the Cosmos is thrilling and the timing feels just right,” said Catherine Kobrinsky, Board Member of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex. “I have supported Salinas Soccer Femenil because a group of women leaders came together to build what this community needed. They recognized the depth of talent in the Salinas Valley and understood that access changes everything. In just three years, the vision has been proven. Cosmos F.C. consistently rank at the top of their semi-professional league, and their girls academy has already reached more than 300 young athletes and is still growing.”
Earlier this offseason, Monterey Bay FC and the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex announced a community partnership that named SRSC as the Official Training Grounds for Monterey Bay FC’s USL W League and USL Academy programs.
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***ABOUT MONTEREY BAY FC
On February 1, 2021, the United Soccer League (USL) announced Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC) joined the USL Championship for the 2022 season. The Club plays on the campus of California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) and privately invested millions to upgrade the existing facilities of what is now known as Cardinale Stadium, to bring the venue’s capacity to 6,000. Monterey Bay FC is led by Majority Owner Ray Beshoff, Chairman and Chief Soccer Officer Oliver Wyss, and CEO Mike Sheehan. The Club currently holds international partnerships with two world-class institutions within professional soccer, C.F. Pachuca (LigaMx) and Schalke 04 (Bundesliga). In 2026, the club proudly announced its first-ever USL W club (MBFC W). Alongside a dedicated group of local investors, the Club revealed its official crest and colors in July 2021; a crest that was designed by and for the regional community. Learn more about the Club at MontereyBayFC.com.
***ABOUT SALINAS SOCCER FEMENIL
Founded in 2022, Salinas Soccer Femenil is a non-profit community-based organization committed to empowering women and girls through competitive play, leadership development, and access to opportunity. Its programs include Sunday League, Cosmos F.C., and a growing Girls Academy serving more than 300 young athletes. Learn more about the organization at salinassoccerfemenil.org.
PRESS CONTACT:
Marco Peralta, Monterey Bay FC
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