Jeremy Clark Joins Monterey Bay Coaching Staff Under Jordan Stewart
SEASIDE, California (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has announced an addition to the coaching staff ahead of the 2025 USL Championship campaign. Head Coach Jordan Stewart will be joined on the touchline by Assistant Coach Jeremy Clark as the former continues to finalize his staff. Previously, Clark worked closely alongside Stewart within the San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) organization as members of the coaching staff for MLS NEXT Pro side The Town FC.
“I’m thrilled to join the coaching staff at Monterey Bay F.C. as the Assistant Coach,” said Clark. “After spending time reflecting on my career and the next step in my journey, I knew that this was the right opportunity to grow and contribute to a club with a strong vision and an exciting future. The philosophy and ambition of this club, along with the potential for success in the USL Championship, really aligns with my own values as a coach.”
“For the 2025 season, my primary goals are to support the team’s continued growth, help our players achieve their individual and collective objectives, and work towards securing a playoff spot,” continued Clark. “Monterey Bay F.C. is in a great position to build on the momentum from the end of last season, and my focus is on helping the team take the next step-both on the field and within the community. I’m excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead, and I look forward to working alongside Jordan and the entire club as we pursue success together.”
Prior to his time with The Town FC, Clark, 35, served as the head goalkeeper coach for Albion SC in San Diego. Before that, he was the head goalkeeper coach for fellow USL Championship side Oakland Roots SC during the club’s inaugural season in 2021.
“Jeremy is a guy who thinks similar to me, but also he’s not just a guy who’s going to be an echo in the room,” explained Stewart. “He’s going to tell me his ideas, give me feedback, and not be shy of sharing his thoughts. And that for me is a big thing, having a guy you can trust. He has deep knowledge of the USL Championship, MLS NEXT Pro, and the college system as well. His vast knowledge of those aspects will help us in identifying players as an organization.”
In addition, the Sterling Heights, Michigan native has held coaching roles with Minnesota United FC (MLS), Detroit City FC, UC San Diego, Santa Barbara SC, UC Santa Barbara, and the two universities he attended – Michigan State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and the University of Evansville, where he completed his Master’s degree.
“One of the key factors that led me to make this move is my ongoing relationship with Head Coach Jordan,” Clark explained. “Having worked closely with him in the past, I have seen firsthand his leadership, tactical insight, and unwavering commitment to developing players both on and off the field. Joining him at Monterey Bay is an opportunity I’m eager to embrace. Our professional chemistry and mutual understanding will be crucial as we continue to build a competitive and positive environment for the players and the entire organization.”
Stewart continued, “similar to me, he’s going to bring energy and hold people accountable. He’ll be a sponge that will absorb all of the information that I’m giving, as well as from the players. I can recall as a player myself, you have the head coach, but the assistant is normally the bridge in between. So having a guy that is approachable like Jeremy is super important, especially for our players. He will give them good guidance and be another person to really help them out.”
