Monterey Bay Sirens
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| Full name | Monterey Bay Sirens | |||
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| Founded | January 27, 2026 | |||
| Stadium | Cardinale Stadium Seaside, California | |||
| Capacity | 6,000 | |||
| Owner | Ray Beshoff | |||
| President | Mike DiGiulio | |||
| Head Coach | Laura VanWart | |||
| League | USL W League | |||
| 2026 | 1st, Nor Cal Division Playoffs: Conference Semi-finals | |||
| Website | mbfcsirens.com | |||
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Monterey Bay Sirens is an American women's soccer team based in Monterey County, California. The club was established on January 27, 2026, and is a member of the USL W League, a pre-professional soccer league in the American soccer league system. The Sirens began playing in 2026 as a member of the USL W League's Nor Cal division. The Sirens is the sister team of Monterey Bay FC, a professional second division men's team in the USL Championship.
History
Monterey Bay FC announced the creation of an amateur women's team on January 27, 2026.[1] Laura VanWart, the head coach of CSUMB's women's soccer team, was announced to be the club's first coach.[2] The club began play in the USL W League in the 2026 season as a member of the NorCal division.[3] The Sirens finished their inaugural regular season with an 8-1-1 record, clinching the NorCal division and a spot in the W League playoffs.[4][5]
Stadium
Cardinale Stadium
The Sirens play their games at what was Freeman Stadium on the campus of California State University, Monterey Bay. The stadium was renovated with private funds and holds 6,000 fans.[6] Ground breaking for the stadium renovations took place on September 16, 2021, and the stadium opened on May 7, 2022.[7] Cardinale Stadium is currently home to Monterey Bay FC affiliated teams, as well as CSU Monterey Bay's soccer teams.
Colors & badge
The Sirens share the same official colors as their brother club Monterey Bay FC: Crisp Blue, Kelp Blue, Dune Yellow and White.[8]
Announced originally under the name "Monterey Bay FC W" while branding was worked on, the team name was officially unveiled on March 28, 2026, as the Monterey Bay Sirens, named after the Greek mythological sea creature. The team's crest is unique from the men's team, featuring a siren in the badge, but uses the same colors as the men's team.[9] The badge prominently features a siren, as well as "Monterey Bay" at the top of the shield-shaped crest.[10]
Sponsorship
| Seasons | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Sleeve sponsor |
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| 2026–present |  Adidas |
Montage Health[11][12] | BLVD Residential[13] |
Roster
Current roster
- As of July 29, 2026
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- As of July 29, 2026
| Front office | |
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| Owner | Ray Beshoff |
| Chairman and Chief Soccer Officer | Oliver Wyss |
| Chief executive officer | Mike Sheehan |
| Vice-President, Corporate Partnerships | Carly Eggers |
- As of July 29, 2026
| Technical staff | |
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| Head coach | Laura Vanwart |
| Head of Goalkeeping | Cristian Materazzi |
Record
| Year | Division | League | Regular season | Playoffs |
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| 2026 | 4 | USL W League | 1st, Nor Cal | Conference semi-finals |
References
- ↑ Alvarez, Alicia (January 27, 2026). "Monterey Bay FC to launch women's team for 2026 season". KSBW. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ Tovar, Ricardo (February 23, 2026). "CSUMB women's soccer coach named first head coach of Monterey Bay FC Women". KSBW. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ Alvarez, Alicia (January 27, 2026). "Monterey Bay FC to launch women's team for 2026 season". KSBW. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ↑ "The Monterey Bay Sirens complete their first season with a divisional championship". Monterey County NOW. July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "USL Women's soccer: Monterey Bay Sirens clinch divisional title". Monterey Herald. June 28, 2026. Archived from the original on June 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Monterey Bay FC plan includes major stadium renovation". Kevin Reichard. Soccer Stadium Digest. February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ↑ "Monterey Bay FC Breaks Ground on Cardinale Stadium on the CSUMB Campus". montereybayfc.com. Monterey Bay Football Club. September 16, 2021.
- ↑ Guzman, Victor (March 29, 2026). "Central Coast USL-W team unveils name, crest as first-ever match nears". KSBW. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Monterey Bay Football Club Present Monterey Bay Sirens as the Official Name of their new USL W Club". Monterey Bay FC. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ Guzman, Victor (March 29, 2026). "Central Coast USL-W team unveils name, crest as first-ever match nears". KSBW. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
- ↑ Ferrante, Christina (June 17, 2021). "Montage Health Announced as the Official Kit Partner for Monterey Bay FC". montereybayfc.com. Monterey Bay Football Club. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ↑ Report, Staff (July 28, 2025). "Monterey Bay Football Club announces 4-year partnership extension with Montage Health". Salinas Valley Tribune | Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield CA. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ↑ The Union Report Podcast (March 29, 2026). Montage Health discusses their sponsorship and involvement with the Monterey Bay Sirens USL W team. Retrieved July 29, 2026 – via YouTube.
