SEASIDE, Calif. – Monterey Bay FC announced on Thursday it had acquired English midfielder Wesley Fonguck on loan from English National League side Ebbsfleet United F.C. for the duration of the 2025 USL Championship campaign. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

“I’m very excited to be joining Monterey Bay FC on loan this season,” said Fonguck. “I’m ready for the new challenge and looking forward to adapting to a new league. I believe the way the manager wants to play really suits my strengths. We want to be a ball dominant side and I’m a technical player who likes to get on the ball constantly to dictate play and help build attacks. I’m excited to meet my teammates, the staff, our fans, and am looking forward to experiencing a new lifestyle.”

Fonguck began his journey in Crystal Palace’s youth system before joining Barnet’s Academy in 2014. He made his senior debut for the Bees at just 17 years old against Concord Rangers, and following loan spells with Hendon and Hampton & Richmond, became a regular for Barnet as it competed in EFL League Two.

The 27-year-old remained with Barnet after its relegation to the Vanarama National League in 2018 and made 121 appearances for the club recording 11 goals. More recently, he has competed in the National League for Southend United and Ebbsfleet, making 187 appearances in the league overall and logging 12,105 minutes while recording 17 goals and one assist.

“Wesley’s skillset caught our eye straight away,” said Monterey Bay FC Technical Director Simon Dawkins. “We’ve gone for him to bring a little bit more experience as he’s played over 200 games in England. He’s a good holding midfielder who can get forward as well. Wesley is composed on the ball, good in tight situations, and can control the tempo of the game. He is going to be fantastic in our build-out play and in what we want to do. He can get around the pitch quite a lot as well.”

“He is going to be a leader on the team and will share his experience with the younger guys. Our fans are going to really appreciate the level of talent that he has. He’s going to give everything for us, 100% effort. Wesley is going to be a fan favorite.”