Monterey Bay Football Club Announces Historic Signing of Sebastian Lletget
SEASIDE, California (Thursday, March 12, 2026) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC) announced today the signing of domestic and international experienced midfielder Sebastian Lletget, pending league and federation approval.
Lletget, 33, brings more than a decade of professional experience at the highest levels of American soccer with successful tenures in Major League Soccer with stints playing for LA Galaxy, New England Revolution and FC Dallas as well as multiple international caps for the United States Men’s National Team. Known for his technical quality, vision, and leadership on and off the pitch, Lletget’s arrival represents a major step forward in the club’s immediate and long-term competitive ambitions.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Monterey Bay FC and become part of such a special community,” said Sebastian Lletget. “The vision the club has for the future really stood out to me, and I’m motivated to give everything I have to help the team succeed and make the fans proud.”
At the international level, Lletget has made 33 appearances for the United States Men’s National team along with recording eight goals and two assists across all competitions. He played a part of the USMNT squad which won the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League title during the 2019-2020 season. In 2021, Lletget played five matches during the USMNT’s championship run in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He played in the final versus Mexico where the United States defeated their rivals 1-0 in extra time.
“Sebastian Lletget joining Monterey Bay FC marks a defining moment in our club’s journey,” said Oliver Wyss, Chairman and Chief Soccer Officer of Monterey Bay FC. “Sebastian brings not only top-level experience in Major League Soccer and with the US National Team, but also the leadership and professionalism that elevate everyone around him. His vision, creativity, and competitive drive will strengthen our entire team, guide our younger players, and set the standard for excellence on and off the field. This signing highlights our commitment to building a winning culture, developing top talent, and inspiring the entire 831 community. We are thrilled to welcome Sebastian and his family, confident that his impact will resonate across the club for years to come.”
With 350 professional appearances, Lletget made his MLS debut with LA Galaxy after his development stage with Premier League club, West Ham United. During his playing career with Galaxy, he appeared in 177 games scoring 30 goals and registering 20 assists across all competitions. During the 2021 season, Lletget earned a roster spot in the MLS All-Star squad. He finished with three goals and four assists in 26 matches played during his final season with LA Galaxy. The following season, he played half a season with New England Revolution before being traded to his most recent club, FC Dallas, where he spent four seasons from 2022 to 2025. Lletget made 92 appearances for FC Dallas with nine goals scored and 17 assists to his credit. In 2025, he made 20 regular season appearances and one MLS Cup Playoff match while scoring one goal and two assists during the season.
The signing is Monterey Bay Football Club’s biggest signing since the club was founded in 2021. It exemplifies Monterey Bay FC’s commitment to investing in elite talent as the club continues to build a competitive roster capable of challenging for championships. Beyond his on-field contributions, Lletget’s leadership and championship pedigree are expected to play a crucial role in the development of younger players within the squad. His professionalism and experience in winning environments will help shape the culture, standards and future of Monterey Bay FC.
NAME: Sebastian Lletget
POSITION: Midfielder
AGE: 33
HEIGHT: 5’10”
DATE OF BIRTH: September 3, 1992
HOMETOWN: San Francisco, California
NATIONALITY: United States
PREVIOUS CLUB: FC Dallas
TRANSACTION: Monterey Bay has signed Sebastian Lletget to a multi-year on March 12, 2026.
The current roster heading into the 2026 season as of March 12 is listed alphabetically as follows:
Goalkeepers: Ciaran Dalton, Fernando Delgado
Defenders: Kelsey Egwu, Zackery Farnsworth, Joel Garcia Jr., Nico Gordon, Luka Malesevic, Andres O’Neal, Stuart Ritchie, Abdel Talabi
Midfielders: Eduardo Blancas, Facundo Canete, Belmar Joseph, Johnny Klein, Sebastian Lletget, Giorgi Lomtadze, Ryuga Nakamura, Adrian Rebollar, Nick Ross, Angel Villasana
Forwards: Djimon Anderson, Omari Glasgow, Wesley Leggett, Youssou Ndiaye, Ilijah Paul
Monterey Bay FC Communications – @MontereyBayFC
***ABOUT MONTEREY BAY F.C.
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.
PRESS CONTACT:
Marco Peralta, Monterey Bay FC
E: marco@montereybayfc.com
