Monterey Bay FC Signs Quinton Elliot on Loan from Columbus Crew
SEASIDE, Calif. – Friday, June 26, 2026 – Monterey Bay FC today announced that the club has acquired defender
Quinton Elliot from Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Elliot, 22, signed a Homegrown contract with the Columbus Crew after starring for Indiana University and helping
the Hoosiers win the Big Ten Conference Championship in 2024. A native of Charleston, West Virginia, Elliot
developed in the Crew Academy before continuing his collegiate career at the University of Louisville and Indiana
University.
“This is a strong addition to our back line,” said Head Coach Alex Covelo “Quinton is a talented defender with a
strong background in a successful professional environment. He has shown the ability to defend at a high level,
contribute in possession, and impact matches on both sides of the ball. We’re excited to welcome him to
Monterey Bay FC for the remainder of the season.”
Elliot signed with Columbus Crew 2 in February 2025 and quickly established himself as a key contributor. During
the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro campaign, he made 25 appearances with 22 starts, recording three goals and one assist
while helping anchor the team’s back line.
Prior to turning professional, Elliot enjoyed a standout collegiate career. Across two seasons at Louisville, he made
39 appearances with 38 starts, tallying two goals and eight assists. He then transferred to Indiana University,
where he started all 21 appearances in 2024, contributing three goals and three assists. His performances earned
him First Team All-Big Ten honors and helped lead the Hoosiers to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Elliot also has previous championship experience within the Columbus organization, appearing in seven matches
for Crew 2 during the club’s inaugural MLS NEXT Pro championship-winning season in 2022.
Transaction: Monterey Bay FC acquires defender Quinton Elliot from Columbus Crew for the remainder of the
2026 USL Championship season.
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