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2026 AV Alta FC season

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AV Alta
2026 season
OwnerJohn Smelzer
J. David Harden
Bob Roback
PresidentJohn Smelzer
Head coachBrian Kleiban
Stadium Lancaster Municipal Stadium
  2025
2027  

The 2026 AV Alta FC season is the second season in the club's existence as well as their second in USL League One, the third-tier of American soccer.

Contents

Players and staff

Current roster

As of March 24, 2026

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Christian Ortiz
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alfredo Ortiz
4 DF Flag of Colombia.svg  COL Miguel Pajaro
5 MF Flag of Benin.svg  BEN Maboumou Alassane
6 MF Flag of Panama.svg  PAN Osvaldo Lay
7 MF Flag of Haiti.svg  HAI Jerry Desdunes
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joaquin Acuna
10 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Miguel Ibarra
11 MF Flag of France.svg  FRA Ilias Aoumaich
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nick Relerford
15 DF Flag of Norway.svg  NOR Mathias Winum
16 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Erick Gonzalez
17 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Javier Mariona
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Adam Aoumaich
19 FW Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Collin Anderson
No.Pos.NationPlayer
20 FW Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Godwin Antwi
21 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jimmie Villalobos
22 GK Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  TRI Denzil Smith
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Renden Thomas
27 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Djibril Doumbia
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marco Gonzalez ( [A] )
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Elliott Jahng ( [A] )
34 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Desi Nelson ( [A] )
41 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Erik Hernandez Jr ( [A] )
42 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Juaquin Garcia Jr. ( [A] )
44 DF Flag of Bulgaria.svg  BUL Kaloyan Pehlivanov
45 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Steven Ramos
47 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jose Lopez ( [A] )
99 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cesar Bahena
  1. ^
    USL Academy Contract

Transfers

In

DatePositionNumberNamefromTypeFeeRef.
May 15, 2026GK27 Flag of the United States.svg Djibril Doumbia Flag of the United States.svg New Mexico United End of LoanNA
January 28, 2026FW20 Flag of Ghana.svg Godwin Antwi Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Toreros signingNA [1]
January 29, 2026MF11 Flag of France.svg Ilias Aoumaich Flag of France.svg Pau FC signingNA [2]
January 31, 2026FW19 Flag of Jamaica.svg Collin Anderson Flag of Oman.svg Al-Khaboura SC signingNA [3]
February 3, 2026DF42 Flag of the United States.svg Juaquin Garcia Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta FC Academy Academy ContractNA [4]
February 4, 2026GK34 Flag of the United States.svg Desi Nelson Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta FC Academy Academy ContractNA [5]
February 5, 2026DF15 Flag of Norway.svg Mathias Winum Flag of the United States.svg UC Irvine Anteaters signingNA [6]
February 7, 2026MF23 Flag of the United States.svg Renden Thomas Flag of the United States.svg LA FC Academy signingNA [7]
February 8, 2026DF12 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Relerford Flag of the United States.svg Cal State Fullerton Titans signingNA [8]
February 9, 2026MF32 Flag of the United States.svg Elliott Jahng Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta FC Academy Academy ContractNA [9]
March 2, 2026DF3 Flag of the United States.svg Alfredo Ortiz Flag of the United States.svg California Golden Bears signingNA [10]
March 4, 2026MF99 Flag of the United States.svg Cesar Bahena Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Toreros signingNA [11]
March 6, 2026FW47 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Lopez Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta FC Academy Academy ContractNA [12]
March 24, 2026GK30 Flag of the United States.svg Marco Gonzalez Flag of the United States.svg AV Alta FC Academy Academy ContractNA [13]

Out

DatePositionNumberNameToTypeFeeRef.
December 12, 2025MF19 Flag of the United States.svg Sebastian Cruz Flag of the United States.svg Tampa Bay Rowdies SigningNA [14]
December 13, 2025FW8 Flag of Nigeria.svg Emmanuel Alaribe Flag of the United States.svg [[]]Roster DecisionsNA
December 13, 2025DF8 Flag of Haiti.svg Ashkanov Apollon Flag of the United States.svg [[]]Roster DecisionsNA
December 13, 2025GK23 Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos Avilez Flag of the United States.svg [[]]Roster DecisionsNA
December 13, 2025FW11 Flag of El Salvador.svg Alexis Cerritos Flag of the United States.svg Corpus Christi FC Roster DecisionsNA [15]
December 13, 2025DF3 Flag of the United States.svg Elijah Martin Flag of the United States.svg [[]]Roster DecisionsNA
December 13, 2025DF80 Flag of El Salvador.svg Walmer Martinez Flag of the United States.svg [[]]Roster DecisionsNA
December 13, 2025DF4 Flag of Italy.svg Luca Mastrantonio Flag of the United States.svg FC Naples Roster DecisionsNA [16]
December 17, 2025MF30 Flag of the United States.svg Eduardo Blancas Flag of the United States.svg Monterey Bay FC signingNA [17]
December 20, 2025MF35 Flag of the United States.svg Harrison Robledo Flag of the United States.svg [[]]Roster DecisionsNA

Non-competitive fixtures

Friendlies

Competitive fixtures

Regular Season

March 71 AV Alta FC 1–1 Richmond Kickers Lancaster, California
8:30 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Attendance: 4,508
Referee: Corbyn May
March 142 South Georgia Tormenta FC v AV Alta FC Statesboro, Georgia
Stadium: Tormenta Stadium
Note: Game cancelled following South Georgia Tormenta FC's withdrawal from USL League One. [18]
March 213 AV Alta FC 0–0 Portland Hearts of Pine Lancaster, California
7:30 PM PT
Report
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Attendance: 3,561
Referee: Robert Vincze
April 45 AV Alta FC v Union Omaha Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
April 76 Spokane Velocity v AV Alta FC Spokane, Washington
Stadium: One Spokane Stadium
April 188 Sarasota Paradise v AV Alta FC Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Stadium: Premier Sports Campus
May 29 AV Alta FC v South Georgia Tormenta FC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Note: Game cancelled following South Georgia Tormenta FC's withdrawal from USL League One. [18]
May 3012 Fort Wayne FC v AV Alta FC Fort Wayne, Indiana
Stadium: Fort Wayne FC Park
June 1013 AV Alta FC v Sarasota Paradise Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
June 1314 AV Alta FC v Spokane Velocity Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
July 117 Union Omaha v AV Alta FC Omaha, Nebraska
Stadium: Morrison Stadium
July 1519 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC v AV Alta FC East Ridge, Tennessee
Stadium: CHI Memorial Stadium
July 1820 One Knoxville SC v AV Alta FC Knoxville, Tennessee
Stadium: Covenant Health Park
August 122 Richmond Kickers v AV Alta FC Richmond, Virginia
Stadium: City Stadium
August 523 FC Naples v AV Alta FC Naples, Florida
Stadium: Paradise Coast Sports Complex
August 824 AV Alta FC v Fort Wayne FC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
August 1525 New York Cosmos v AV Alta FC Paterson, New Jersey
7:00 PM EDTStadium: Hinchliffe Stadium
August 2226 AV Alta FC v FC Naples Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
August 2927 Charlotte Independence v AV Alta FC Matthews, North Carolina
Stadium: Sportsplex at Matthews
September 528 AV Alta FC v One Knoxville SC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
September 1329 Portland Hearts of Pine v AV Alta FC Portland, Maine
Stadium: Fitzpatrick Stadium
September 1930 Forward Madison FC v AV Alta FC Madison, Wisconsin
Stadium: Breese Stevens Field
October 331 Westchester SC v AV Alta FC Mount Vernon, NY
Stadium: The Stadium at Memorial Field
October 1032 AV Alta FC v Greenville Triumph SC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
October 1733 Athletic Club Boise v AV Alta FC Garden City, Idaho
Stadium: Stadium at Expo Idaho
October 2434 AV Alta FC v Corpus Christi FC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium

Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

March 18First Round AV Alta FC 0–1 Valley 559 FC Lancaster, California
7:30 PM PDT
Report
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
Referee: Rafael Bonilla

USL Cup

April 25Group Stage New Mexico United v AV Alta FC Albuquerque, New Mexico
Stadium: Isotopes Park
May 27Group Stage El Paso Locomotive FC v AV Alta FC El Paso, Texas
Stadium: Southwest University Park
June 6Group Stage AV Alta FC v Orange County SC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium
July 11Group Stage AV Alta FC v Phoenix Rising FC Lancaster, California
Stadium: Lancaster Municipal Stadium

Appearances and goals

No.PosNatPlayerTotal USL League One Lamar Hunt US Open Cup USL CupUSL League One Playoffs
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Christian Ortiz 300+200+100+000+00
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alfredo Ortiz 301+101+000+000+00
4 DF Flag of Colombia.svg  COL Miguel Pajaro 302+001+000+000+00
5 MF Flag of Benin.svg  BEN Maboumou Alassane 302+001+000+000+00
6 MF Flag of Panama.svg  PAN Osvaldo Lay 302+001+000+000+00
7 MF Flag of Haiti.svg  HAI Jerry Desdunes 111+010+000+000+00
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Joaquin Acuna 000+000+000+000+00
10 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Miguel Ibarra 000+000+000+000+00
11 FW Flag of France.svg  FRA Ilias Aoumaich 000+000+000+000+00
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nick Relerford 302+001+000+000+00
15 DF Flag of Norway.svg  NOR Mathias Winum 000+000+000+000+00
16 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Erick Gonzalez 000+000+000+000+00
17 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg  PHI Javier Mariona 301+101+000+000+00
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Adam Aoumaich 201+000+100+000+00
19 FW Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Collin Anderson 302+001+000+000+00
20 FW Flag of Ghana.svg  GHA Godwin Antwi 301+101+000+000+00
21 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jimmie Villalobos 301+100+100+000+00
22 GK Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  TRI Denzil Smith 302+001+000+000+00
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Renden Thomas 300+200+100+000+00
27 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Djibril Doumbia 000+000+000+000+00
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marco Gonzalez 000+000+000+000+00
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Elliot Zhang 000+000+000+000+00
34 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Desi Nelson 000+000+000+000+00
41 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Erik Hernandez 000+000+000+000+00
42 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Juaquin Garcia Jr. 000+000+000+000+00
44 DF Flag of Bulgaria.svg  BUL Kaloyan Pehlivanov 302+001+000+000+00
52 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Steven Ramos 301+100+100+000+00
47 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jose Lopez 000+000+000+000+00
99 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cesar Bahena 301+101+000+000+00

Top goalscorers

RankPositionNumberName USL1 Season U.S. Open Cup USL Cup USL League One PlayoffsTotal
1MF7 Flag of Haiti.svg Jerry Desdunes 10001
Total10001

Assist scorers

RankPositionNumberName USL1 Season U.S. Open Cup USL Cup USL League One PlayoffsTotal
Total

Clean sheets

RankName USL1 Season U.S. Open Cup USL Cup Total

Disciplinary record

No.Pos.PlayerUSL League One Regular SeasonLamar Hunt US Open CupUSL CupUSL League One PlayoffsTotal
Yellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svgYellow card.svgYellow card.svg Yellow-red card.svgRed card.svg
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg Christian Ortiz 000100000000100
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg Alfredo Ortiz 000000000000000
4 DF Flag of Colombia.svg Miguel Pajaro 100000000000100
5 MF Flag of Benin.svg Maboumou Alassane 000000000000000
6 MF Flag of Panama.svg Osvaldo Lay 000000000000000
7 MF Flag of Haiti.svg Jerry Desdunes 000000000000000
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg Joaquin Acuna 000000000000000
10 MF Flag of the United States.svg Miguel Ibarra 000000000000000
11 FW Flag of France.svg Ilias Aoumaich 000000000000000
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg Nick Relerford 100000000000100
15 DF Flag of Norway.svg Mathias Winum 000000000000000
16 DF Flag of the United States.svg Erick Gonzalez 000000000000000
17 MF Flag of the Philippines.svg Javier Mariona 000000000000000
18 MF Flag of the United States.svg Adam Aoumaich 000000000000000
19 FW Flag of Jamaica.svg Collin Anderson 000100000000100
20 FW Flag of Ghana.svg Godwin Antwi 000000000000000
21 MF Flag of the United States.svg Jimmie Villalobos 000000000000000
22 GK Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Denzil Smith 000000000000000
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg Renden Thomas 000000000000000
27 GK Flag of the United States.svg Djibril Doumbia 000000000000000
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg Marco Gonzalez 000000000000000
32 MF Flag of the United States.svg Elliot Zhang 000000000000000
34 MF Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Huerta 000000000000000
41 GK Flag of the United States.svg Desi Nelson 000000000000000
42 DF Flag of the United States.svg Juaquin Garcia Jr. 000000000000000
44 DF Flag of Bulgaria.svg Kaloyan Pehlivanov 100000000000100
45 DF Flag of the United States.svg Steven Ramos 100000000000100
47 FW Flag of the United States.svg Jose Lopez 000000000000000
99 MF Flag of the United States.svg Cesar Bahena 000000000000000
Coach Flag of the United States.svg Brian Kleiban 000000000000000
Total400200000000600

Honors and awards

USL League One Team of the Week

WeekPlayerOpponentPositionRef
1 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Kaloyan Pehlivanov Richmond Kickers DF [19]
1 Flag of Haiti.svg Jerry Desdunes Richmond Kickers MF [19]
3 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmie Villalobos Portland Hearts of Pine Bench [20]

References

Notes

Citations

  1. X: @AVALTAFC, AV Alta FC. "We're excited to welcome Godwin Antwi 🇬🇭 to the AV! The 19-year-old arrives from the University of San Diego and brings pace, creativity, and attacking flair. Pending league and federation approval".
  2. @avaltafc; (January 29, 2026). "Welcome to the AV, @iliasaoumaich 🇫🇷 Our 2nd signing is 19-year-old winger Ilias Aoumaich, joining us from Pau FC in France's Ligue 2. Ilias brings pace, skill, and finishing ability to add to our growing attack. A player with immediate impact and incredible potential, he joins AV Alta to develop and chase his dreams of reaching the highest levels. Signing pending league and federation approval" via Instagram.
  3. @avaltafc; (January 31, 2026). "Welcome to the AV, @ca_anderson_9 🇯🇲 We are excited to announce the signing of 26-year-old striker Collin Anderson. A proven professional with an impressive international résumé, Collin arrives to the AV after playing in the first divisions of Jamaica, North Macedonia, Iraq, and Oman, along with caps in the Jamaican senior national team. A former Golden Boot winner in Jamaica's top flight, he brings elite athleticism, experience, and goal scoring ability. Collin joins AV Alta to lead the line and spearhead a rejuvenated attack as we continue to build for the season ahead. Signing pending league and federation approval" via Instagram.
  4. @avaltafc; (February 3, 2026). "Welcome back to the First Team, Juaquin @unkkownnnnnnnnnnn 💪 Academy captain and standout Juaquin Garcia is called back for his second season with the First Team. The 2007 CM, a product of @tfa_av and @littlerockboyssoccer, was part of the original AV ALTA FC Academy squad and continues to develop on his path toward a pro or college career. Signing pending league and federation approval. #AVALTAFC #LocalTalent" via Instagram.
  5. @avaltafc; (February 4, 2026). "Welcome to the First Team, Desi! 🧤⚡️ Desi Nelson, a 2008 GK, has been called into the First Team. Developed at @lafc_socalyouth and @antelopevalleyfc , Desi joined the inaugural AV Alta FC Academy squad in Fall 2024. Last year, Desi trained with the First Team for a week where he impressed the technical staff, earning a full-time call-up on an academy contract. A standout performer at @highlandhs.boysoccer , Desi now steps into the pro environment to continue his development on the pathway toward a collegiate and/or professional career. Pending League and Federation approval" via Instagram.
  6. @avaltafc; (February 5, 2026). "We're excited to welcome Mathias "Jullum" Winum to the AV! 🇳🇴 @mathias_jullum Jullum was a standout CB at UC Irvine, earning multiple All-Big West honors, a Big West Tournament Championship, and national recognition as one of the NCAA's top defenders. He spent 2025 playing with some of the top semi-pro programs in SoCal including @amsgfc , @socalunited23 and @vcfusion. He now signs his first professional contract with AV Alta, bringing defensive presence and technical quality to the back line.Pending league and federation approval" via Instagram.
  7. @avaltafc; (February 7, 2026). "Welcome to the AV @renden_thomas 💪 Renden Thomas, a 16-year-old from Newbury Park, California, has been called into the AV Alta FC First Team. Developed at @lafc_socalyouth, Renden earned Southwest ECNL Player of the Year honors. He later joined LAFC Academy, where he was a standout player with their U18s. Currently verbally committed to UCLA, Renden now steps into the professional environment with AV Alta FC to continue his development. Pending League and Federation approval" via Instagram.
  8. @avaltafc; (February 8, 2026). "We're excited to welcome Nick Relerford to the AV! 🇺🇸 @nickx2__ Nick was a standout right back at Cal State Fullerton, starring for the Fullerton defense across multiple seasons and earning All-Big West Second Team honors. A versatile fullback known for his pace and defensive tenacity, he joins AV ALTA on his first professional contract. Pending league and federation approval" via Instagram.
  9. @avaltafc; (February 9, 2026). "We're excited to welcome Elliott Jahng to the first team! 🇰🇷 🇺🇸 @elliott.jahng Elliott, a 2010 CM from Santa Clarita, is the youngest first team call-up in AV Alta history. A standout in his youth career, Elliott developed with TFA and LA Galaxy, captaining both teams to MLS Next championships, before joining AV Alta Academy in 2025. He's gained valuable international experience, competing against top European academies including FC Barcelona, Juventus, Ajax and Manchester City. Now entering the pro environment, Elliott looks to continue his development as he chases his dreams of reaching the top levels of world football. Pending League and federation approval" via Instagram.
  10. X: @AVALTAFC, AV Alta FC. "We're excited to welcome Jose Lopez to the first team! 🇺🇸 @fss.josePending league and federation approval".
  11. X: @AVALTAFC, AV Alta FC. "Welcome to AV, @CEBA_04 📷 AV has signed Cesar Bahena from the University of San Diego. Bahena scored 20+ goals in college and earned multiple All-WCC honors while helping USD win four straight conference titles. Pending league and federation approval".
  12. X: @AVALTAFC, AV Alta FC. "We're excited to welcome Jose Lopez to the first team! 🇺🇸 @fss.josePending league and federation approval".
  13. X: @AVALTAFC, AV Alta FC. "We're excited to welcome Marco Gonzalez to the first team! 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 PENDING LEAGUE".
  14. "Rowdies Add Midfielder Sebastian Cruz for 2026". rowdies soccer. Tampa Bay Rowdies. December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  15. "Talented Striker Alexis Cerritos joins Corpus Christi FC". Corpus Christi FC. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  16. "FC Naples Signs Defender Luca Mastrantonio Ahead of 2026 USL League One Season". FC Naples. December 31, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  17. "Monterey Bay FC signs attacking midfielder Eduardo Blancas". USL League One. New Mexico United. December 17, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  18. 1 2 O'Donnell, Bernadette (February 23, 2026). "Statement from Tormenta FC on the 2026 Season". TormentaFC.com. South Georgia Tormenta FC. Archived from the original on February 23, 2026. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  19. 1 2 "USL League One Team of the Week – Week 1". USL League One. 2026-03-10. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  20. "USL League One Team of the Week – Week 3". USL League One. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
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