The Drop In

Our MBFC team made their final Eastern Conference trip last Saturday to Charleston to take on the 2nd-place Battery, and despite a valiant effort, came away with a 1-0 defeat and were therefore mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Not to fear, as they return this Saturday to the familiar confines of Cardinale Stadium to host Western Conference playoff hopefuls Lexington on Hometown H...

Last Saturday saw Western Conference rivals Phoenix Rising FC arrive at Cardinale Stadium to face our Monterey Bay FC, placing 10th against 12th in week 27 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night -- let's discuss!

Our NorCal rival SacRepublic came to Cardinale last Saturday, and the Union managed to hold them to a 1-1 draw to share the spoils, the single MBFC goal scored by restored-to-forward Omari Glasgow. Then on Tuesday, Oz & Dan were invited to join Chairman/Chief Soccer Officer, Oliver Wyss, at Cardinale Stadium for a tour of the facility and to take in a regular training session with the lads. There,...

Last weekend saw possibly our last road trip to the Oakland Coliseum to take on the Roots, and we returned home with our first point since July 4th (!) -- let's talk about it!

The MBFC lads traveled to Rhode Island last Saturday, one of the final two Eastern Conference foes left to face this season. Unfortunately, the end result was a 3-1 loss, and we look forward to hosting Cal State rivals Sac Republic this Saturday at Cardinale Stadium. Only eight games remaining in the 2026 season... let's discuss!

This week, Oz & Dan sit down with Monterey Bay FC's new Communications Manager, Marco Peralta!

No new news this week, but getting close to the start of the 2026 USL Championship season! We'll touch on a few items and have more fun!

After 4 years, The Drop In is taking a big step forward. Starting TONIGHT, we will be live on several platforms! You will now have more ways to follow along and interact with us as we talk about @montereybayfc Thank you to our supporters and viewers over the last four seasons. Without you, we never would have pushed beyond our comfort zone to have greater aspirations for our little show. #ForThe83...

After 4 years, The Drop In is taking a big step forward. Starting with our next episode, we will be live on several platforms! You will now have more ways to follow along and interact with us as we talk about Monterey Bay FC. That's exciting news but we still have the preseason to get through! We discuss the new signings and how they might fit into the plans for next season. We also discuss the ne...

The New Year is upon us, and the start of the USL Championship season is inching closer! As Monterey Bay FC announces more player signings, we thought it would be a great time to talk about our soccer philosophy. How did formations come about? What do the player numbers mean? We take you through a crash course, starting with the founding of the FA in 1863. This one is for the nerds!

The Drop In awards are back for their 4th season! What started as a silly idea has turned into a weekly show that has become a family that loves to follow around our beloved Monterey Bay FC. This year, we stepped it up, and we added physical trophies, the golden emu! Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years! We have a whole community behind us uplifting us, and we could not do it wit...

Mobi Fehr is one of the original signings for Monterey Bay FC. He sits down with us in the studio to talk about his journey in life and soccer. It is a fascinating journey that spans most of the globe. His latest stop was here in the 83, and we talked about what that was like, if he found any good Japanese food in the area, and his plans.

Mike Sheehan is the new CEO of MBFC. He sat down with us in the studio to talk about who he is and how he ended up in the 831. We have a great discussion about his plans for the team and his history in sports. We even have a great discussion about the great sport of armadillo racing. This is an excellent interview to get to know the new person in charge of our beloved soccer team. Our iPad froze d...

Grant Robinson is one of the longest tenured players for MBFC. He sits down in the studio with us to talk about life growing up in Maryland, bouncing around the country, and the longevity of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He's a great person and is one of the hardest workers on the pitch. You don't want to miss this conversation! Thank you, Grant, for listening for all this time and for coming...

The USL regular season is coming to a close. That means it's almost time to wrap up season 4 of The Drop In. In this episode, we talk about last week's match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and the visit from fan favorite Chase Boone. We also announce our new line of t-shirts designed by Dereks Designs. You can buy one at Dereks-designs.com . Also, stay tuned for our upcoming end-of-year awards...

Nico Campuzano came to the 831 from Northern Spain, and now he is one of the best keepers in the league. We go through his life history from Los Corrales de Buelna to his graduate school at Pitt. This is a candid interview where we get to know one of our newest players. From swimming in the ocean to cutting socks to keep them over your knees, this conversation is fun and honest.

Monterey Bay FC struggled to get its offense going in a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies, but somehow our slim playoff chances stay alive. We talk about the miracles needed to reach the postseason for the first time in our history. We also get into our adventure to Sacramento for the Jagermeister Cup Final. What an adventure it was…

As the 2025 USL Championship season winds down, the Union have not fared well — but against fellow California clubs, MBFC are top dogs in the Golden State, which was helped significantly this past Saturday with a win over Sacramento Republic, our dominance over state rival clubs! The Union's brickwall keeper, Nico Campuzano, is up for Save of the Week (Vote NOW), and electric midfielder Adrian Reb...

The USL Championship season is coming to a close, and the Union needs a lot of help to get back into the fight. New Mexico United came into Cardinale on Saturday, but a late-game equalizer from former Union player Luther Archimede kept us from getting all 3 points. Next up: Nor Cal rival Sacramento Republic comes down to Seaside, trying to keep their hold on a home playoff spot.

The 2025 USL Championship season is in its homestretch, and the Union is trying to sneak into the playoffs for the first time in its history. Last Saturday's loss put us at the bottom of the Western Conference. Still, a home-heavy schedule gives us a slim chance of seeing the postseason for the first time in our short history. We want to hear from you! What can this team do to get more people in t...

This week, The Drop In is not just Dan and Oz going on tangents. MBFC forward Ilijah Paul joins us in the studio to talk about life growing up in Gilbert, Arizona, and his journey to the 831. At 23 years old, he already has more experience than most football players across the country. From a Pac-12 offensive player of the year to the 7th pick in the 2023 MLS draft, Paul's career is still heading...

MBFC is battling to stay in the Western Conference playoff race, and last Saturday, they went up 101 north to face Oakland Roots. We had a great time as usual, cheering on the boys! Unfortunately, things didn't go our way. Former Union player Morey Doner found an empty corner of the goal for the only score of the match. MBFC is now in 11th place in the west and looking for a result. This Saturday,...

The Union strengthened their offensive side with the addition of Tarik Scott from FC Dallas. Next up is a crucial rivalry match against Oakland Roots as MBFC tries to stay in a tight Western Conference playoff race. Grab your ticket and come join us at the coliseum this Saturday and help us make some noise!

Monterey Bay FC had a chance to move to the quarterfinals of the USL Jagermeister Cup last Saturday. They just needed a result against AV Alta. Unfortunately, the boys were only able to muster up 2 shots on goal and lost 2-1. They are clinging to the final playoff spot in the West with a match against conference leaders FC Tulsa coming up.

Monterey Bay FC is fighting to hang on to one of the last playoff spots in the West. They went down to Tulsa last Friday and played one strong half. The second half was a different story, and they left Oklahoma with a 2-1 loss. This week they are back in Jagermeister Cup action against AV Alta. A win in So Cal gives the boys a good shot at moving past the group stage. At least we get to see a fami...