CSU Monterey Bay Athletics

High School

• Graduated from Watsonville High School in Watsonville, Calif., in 2026.
• Played goalkeeper for head coach Luis Guerrero and the Wildcats in the PCAL Mission Division.
• Earned First Team All-PCAL Mission Division honors in 2026.
• Received the CIF-Central Coast Section Sportsmanship Award.
• Recorded seven consecutive shutouts during the 2026 season.
• Led the league in clean sheets.
• Helped Watsonville capture the PCAL Mission Division championship.
• Helped lead the Wildcats to a CCS championship, including a victory in a penalty-kick shootout in the championship match.
• Helped Watsonville capture the NorCal championship and advance to the state championship match.
• Earned multiple academic honors for maintaining a 3.5-or-better GPA, including recognition for a 4.0 GPA.
• Earned OSHA and EAOP certifications.

Club

• Played for Pajaro Valley United from 2019-25.
• Helped PV United capture the 2024 NorCal State Championship.
• Helped PV United win NPL league championships at the NPL 2 and NPL 3 levels.
• Helped his team place third at the 2024 national tournament in Colorado.
• Helped PV United capture back-to-back Surf Cup championships in 2023 and 2024.
• Joined Monterey Bay Union in 2025.

Personal

• Son of Julio Fernandez and Griselda Lopez.
• Enjoys hiking, playing different sports and traveling.