Information

Pronunciation: HO-el
Position: Defender
Hometown: Salinas, California
Date of Birth: April 26, 2002 (22)
Height: 5’7
Instagram: joel.garcia.jr

JOEL Garcia Jr.

Acquired

Signed with Monterey Bay FC on January 13, 2025.

Professional Career

2024 / The Town FC (MLS NEXT Pro)
Garcia Jr. returned to the Quakes in 2024, signing his first professional contract with the organization’s reserve team The Town FC under a coaching staff that consisted of current Monterey Bay FC coaches Jordan Stewart and Jeremy Clark. He played in 24 matches in all competitions for The Town, scoring two goals and adding three assists.

Collegiate Career (San Jose State University)

A local product of the San Jose Earthquakes academy, Garcia Jr. began his collegiate career with San Jose State University in 2020. During his time with the Spartans, the defender appeared in 41 matches (33 starts), scoring six goals and adding two assists from the back line. He earned All-WAC Freshman Team honors during his first season, and made the All-WAC Preseason Team ahead of his final season at the school in 2023. During his time at San Jose State, Garcia Jr. played for MBFC2 in USL League Two.