March 13, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Monterey Bay FC News Release
SEASIDE, California – Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) announced today that the Club has signed three players ahead of its 2024 regular season opener, pending league and federation approval. Ryan Dieter, who was invited to participate in preseason with the team after a stand-out open tryout in January, officially joins the team alongside two members of MBFC2’s inaugural squad – Watsonville native Anthony Orendain and CSUMB’s Miguel Guerrero. The trio of additions now gives the Union a total of three players who have made the transition from MBFC2 to the first team, while Guerrero also becomes the third player in Club history from CSUMB.
“As a club we are excited for Miguel, Anthony, Ryan and Pierce as well as they all embark on their professional careers,” said Club Development Officer Neil Diaz. “As an organization we will continue to work hard to provide opportunities for our local talent and provide support and guidance both on and off the field to help them reach their potential. The club is committed to this long-term project of development and we couldn’t be prouder of these three young men. They are all fantastic role models for our young, aspiring players.”
Dieter, 22, is a Santa Rosa, California native who played collegiately for the UC Davis Aggies from 2019-2023. Dieter received an All-Big West Honorable Mention for his performance during his senior year, in which he recorded eight assists and a goal in 20 appearances (all starts). Dieter was one of five players to receive an invite to preseason from his performance in the Club’s open tryout in January, but was the only player without ties to the Union through its lower-division side or previous professional experience. While at UC Davis, Dieter played alongside current Monterey Bay defender Max Glasser.
“I’m super excited, very grateful for this experience,” said Dieter. “You go to an open tryout and you don’t expect too much, but once I got that invite I knew it was time to grind. It was tough at first, it was the first professional environment that I’ve been a part of. It took a little bit of getting used to initially, but as soon as I adjusted I knew I was ready for this level. Playing with Max [Glasser] again has been great. Unfortunately we’re on different sides of the formation now – he’s more of a right back and I’m more of a left wing, but back in our Davis days I used to play on the…