Draft:Max Glasser

Max Glasser (born August 16, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a defender for Monterey Bay FC in the USL Championship.

Youth and college
Glasser spent his youth career with Marin FC, training with the club starting in his U13 season through his departure to UC Davis. Glasser played four years of college soccer at UC Davis between 2018 and 2022, making 71 appearances, scoring 3 goals and tallying 10 assists. Glasser was a two-sport athlete at UC Davis, competing in track and field as well as soccer.

Professional
On February 14, 2023, it was announced Glasser had signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC ahead of their 2023 season. He made his professional debut on March 11, 2023, starting in the club's 2023 season opener. He achieved his first assist in the 5–3 win against Hartford Athletic. It was announced after the 2023 season that Monterey Bay picked up Glasser's contract option, seeing him return for the 2024 USL Championship season.

International career
Born in the United States, Glasser is eligible to represent the Nicaragua national football team through his grandparents. Glasser was called up to Nicaragua's national team for a mini-camp ahead of a series of friendlies in June 2023. Glasser was once again called up to Nicaragua's national team for a mini-camp in January 2024.