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SEASIDE, Calif. – Monterey Bay FC announced on Thursday it had signed Spanish goalkeeper Nico Campuzano to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.
Campuzano joins Monterey Bay having spent the 2024 season with now-USL Championship side Lexington SC, where he made one appearance in the regular season. The 27-year-old had previously played for the New England Revolution II in MLS NEXT Pro, where in 2023 he made 12 appearances and recorded four saves and 34 shutouts at a save percentage of .703 percent while logging a goals-against average of 1.26 and a Goals Prevented mark of -5.7, allowing only 14 goals on a 19.7 Expected Goals Against mark.
“Nico’s preseason performances really highlighted his impressive shot-stopping ability and aerial command,” said Monterey Bay FC Head Coach Jordan Stewart. “His distribution is very good and he is able to initiate attacks with his feet. This season, Nico is expected to bring depth and competition to the goalkeeping position. His modern style of play and being comfortable with the ball at his feet will be key for the way we want to play.”
A native of Los Corrales de Buelna in Spain, Campuzano competed in the youth academies of renowned La Liga clubs Barcelona, Villarreal, and Real Valladolid from 2013-2017 before moving into the senior ranks with UD Las Palmas C.
From there, Campuzano had a standout collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh, where he recorded 118 saves in 40 appearances across two seasons. Campuzano was selected to the 2021 All-Atlantic Coast Conference First Team, All-ACC Tournament Team, and the United Soccer Coaches First Team South All-Region.
“I’m super happy to be given the opportunity to represent this club, especially after having been around for a few weeks and seeing the quality of the people around here for myself,” said Campuzano. “The group, the atmosphere and the community all make me excited to be here. It was very important for me this year to see all the pieces together in person and feel right about my next move. I was lucky to have the chance to do so here and I feel like it all worked out from day one, so it was a no-brainer for me.”
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Monterey Bay FC announced on Thursday it had signed Spanish goalkeeper Nico Campuzano to a one-year contract.
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