SEASIDE, Calif. – Monterey Bay FC announced on Friday the club had acquired midfielder Belmar Joseph on loan from Swiss Super League club FC Sion for the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Joseph joins Monterey Bay having signed a multi-year contract with FC Sion following a standout freshman season at Villanova University, where he recorded one goal and five assists in 16 appearances. The West Orange, N.J. native has made three appearances for Sion in the Swiss Super League since heading to Europe.

“We’re happy to have Belmar join us at Monterey Bay FC from FC Sion,” said Monterey Bay FC Head Coach Jordan Stewart. “Belmar is a young player who showed real courage and belief in himself by leaving home at just 18 to pursue his dreams in Europe, competing and developing in a top professional environment. That experience has shaped him into a strong, intelligent defensive midfielder who understands the demands of the game at a high level.

“He has the quality to help us progress the ball with composure and purpose, and he brings the physical presence and athleticism that this league demands. We believe his mentality, work rate, and upside will be a great fit for our group and for what we’re building here at Monterey Bay.”

Internationally, Joseph has represented Haiti at both the senior and U-20 levels, including appearances in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying and the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship. In February 2024, Joseph scored a crucial, match-tying header in the 71st minute against Puerto Rico that clinched qualification for the aforementioned 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship tournament.