SEASIDE, Calif. – Monterey Bay F.C. announced on Thursday the return of forward Christian Volesky to the club for the remainder of the 2024 USL Championship regular season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Volesky spent the first half of the 2024 campaign with Halifax Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League before making his way back to Seaside for his second stint in Monterey Bay. He remains the club’s all-time leader in goals scored with 18 in all competitions.

“I’m beyond excited to be back, this place feels like home to me,” said Volesky. “I know the guys have been putting in a ton of work, so I’m just looking to get on board with what they’ve been building, and contribute in any way possible. I know the goal is to make the playoffs, so every game is a final for us. Let’s get the fans behind us for the final push, and make a run into playoffs and beyond.”

During his first stint with MBFC, Volesky recorded 3,968 minutes across 58 appearances in all competitions. In addition to being Monterey Bay’s current leader in goals scored, Volesky also leads the club in goal contributions (28), U.S. Open Cup goal contributions (5), game-winning goals (7), shots (87), and shots on target (42). In addition, Volesky is tied with defender Morey Doner for the all-time club lead in assists with 10 in all competitions.

“At this point in the season, it’s important that we get guys who can score goals and not just rely on Tristan,” said Monterey Bay F.C. Head Coach Jordan Stewart. “Christian was available and our squad is light right now. We’re trying to make a push for the playoffs and he is a guy that not only knows the club and players and has a good affiliation, but also someone who has done well here previously. All of those things considered and where we’re at as a team, it’s a good addition for us. He’s going to add some firepower up top.”