5 Questions About Monterey Bay F.C. With USL Tactics’ John Morrissey

One of the top experts in American soccer weighs in on a playoff contender from the West

Serious fans of any sport need to find quality coverage of their league and team to make sure they have the best analysis. Frankly, in USL Championship soccer, it doesn’t get much better than John Morrissey of USL Tactics, whose knowledge and passion are unsurpassed. Naturally, The Union Report had to check in which him and pick his brain, and he graciously agreed to answer five questions about our Monterey Bay F.C.

In the past, Morrissey has worked as an analyst and scout for both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Sacramento Republic. In addition to USL Tactics, he has also written for Backheeled, and served as the co-host of The USL Show. In order words, he knows his stuff.

Monterey Bay is currently in the thick of the playoff hunt, so we thought there would be no better time to check in with such a seasoned expert and get their take on the club. On to the questions!

Do you consider Monterey Bay to be a legitimate playoff contender?

“I think the West is wide open this season, but I see Monterey as more of a dark horse than a true contender. There’s always a good defensive team that gets…