Ciaran Dalton on His First Pro Contract, Life at Monterey Bay FC & Goalkeeper Mindset

TalkUSL welcomes its first-ever guest, goalkeeper Ciaran Dalton, who recently signed his first professional contract with Monterey Bay FC at 22 years old. Host Vince Galvano highlights Dalton’s journey from Pearl River High School to the New York Red Bulls Academy, and a standout four-year career at Rutgers, where he logged over 5,000 Division I minutes, made 61 appearances, and earned 2022 Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors.Dalton shares his path to the pros, from missing the MLS Draft, to trialing with Nashville SC, to ultimately earning his opportunity with Monterey Bay FC. He also discusses his first impressions of life in California, the club environment, his in-season routine, and what it takes mentally to succeed as a goalkeeper.The conversation also covers his favorite goalkeepers, technical insights into the position, and his long-term ambition to reach the highest level of the game.Follow Ciaran on Instagram: @Ciaran_DaltonFollow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook)Support the podcast by leaving a reviewDo you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: [email protected]: [email protected]