Monterey Bay F.C. Wins 4-2 over New Mexico United on Youth Soccer Night at Cardinale Stadium

April 9, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Monterey Bay FC News Release

SEASIDE, California – Monterey Bay F.C. (2-2-1, 7 points) defeated New Mexico United (1-2-0, 3 points) 4-2 on Youth Soccer Night at Cardinale Stadium, presented by Monterey Marriott. Christian Volesky led the Union with two goals in the match, while Alex Dixon and Sam Gleadle each added a goal apiece. In total, Volesky (two goals, one assist) and Gleadle (two assists, one goal) each finished the match with three total goal contributions.

The visitors created an early chance in the 10th minute of the match when Greg Hurst was played in behind the Union back line, but his shot was saved by Carlos Herrera from just outside the six-yard box to keep the match level. It would not last long however, as two minutes later Chris Wehan cashed in on a spill by Herrera in the box to put New Mexico on top 1-0. Monterey Bay F.C. earned a chance in the 29th minute when Morey Doner was played into space down the right sideline, but his pass into the box aimed at Volesky was taken away by the goalkeeper. Monterey Bay F.C. would strike just four minutes later however, when Herrera sparked the counter with a long throw from the box to play in Gleadle. Reminiscent of the Union’s third goal in extra time in U.S. Open Cup play midweek, Gleadle drew in the defense before finding Dixon alone with a defender on the left side of the box. Dixon collected the pass, cut back to right, and fired the ball into the back of the net to even the score at 1-1. Then just before the end of the first half, Herrera booted the ball deep into New Mexico territory. Volesky rose up and flicked the pass on with a header directly to the feet of Gleadle, who then smashed the ball into the left side of goal to put the Crisp and Kelp in front at the break 2-1.

The Union added a third just five minutes into the second half when James Murphy intercepted a pass at midfield and immediately threaded the needle through the New Mexico United defense to Volesky, who found himself all alone and one on one with the goalkeeper. After a few dribbles, Volesky slid the ball under the closing-out goalkeeper’s legs and across the line to put Monterey Bay F.C. up 3-1. Dixon earned another chance in the 54th minute, but his left-footed shot was deflected by the defense and saved at the near post. In the 71st minute, Mobi Fehr found Volesky in space at the top of the 18-yard box. With his first touch, Volesky played Gleadle in…