IRVINE, Calif. (October 3, 2018) – For its regular season home finale this Saturday, October 6th, Orange County SC will host Seattle Sounders FC 2 at Championship Soccer Stadium. Orange County looks to extend its franchise record-breaking marks in wins and points in a season as well as its lead at the top of the USL’s Western Conference table, entering Saturday’s match one point ahead of Phoenix Rising FC which will take on Reno 1868 FC on Saturday.
Orange County SC defeated Las Vegas Lights FC 5-3 at Cashman Field in downtown Las Vegas last week, clinching the first home playoff match in OC pro soccer history. Forwards Michael Seaton and Thomas Enevoldsen scored braces against Lights FC, with midfielder Aodhan Quinn adding a goal as well.
Sounders FC 2 are eliminated from playoff contention this year, dropping a result over the past weekend to San Antonio FC 3-1. 17-year-old midfielder Azriel Gonzalez scored the lone Seattle goal. S2 will host LA Galaxy II tonight before traveling south for Saturday’s matchup.
In the previous meeting this season, Orange County and Seattle played to a 1-1 draw over Labor Day weekend. Midfielder Jesse Daley scored for S2, and Quinn equalized for OC.
“Like all USL Western Conference games, this weekend’s match will not be easy,” said Orange County SC Head Coach Braeden Cloutier. “S2 posed a tough challenge last month when we faced off in Tacoma. We still have the focus of taking it one game at a time, and we know that all 3 points are needed Saturday to help achieve our goal of winning the West. We also have the motivation of securing a second potential home playoff game. It’s been a fantastic season so far, and our fans have been a massive part of it. We want to give them a great night to remember.”
Tickets are still available to this Saturday’s 2018 regular season home finale at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/tickets. With a win Saturday night, Orange County SC clinches a top-two seed in the USL’s Western Conference playoffs and an even greater share of home field advantage for the post-season. Tickets are on sale starting today for Orange County’s first round home playoff match, scheduled for October 20th. For more information, visit https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2018playoffs.
Stat Highlights
- Orange County SC is seeking its tenth home win of the season.
- Michael Seaton and Thomas Enevoldsen were named to the USL Team of the Week with starter and bench honors, respectively, for their performances against Las Vegas.
- Thomas Enevoldsen will look to make up ground in the USL Golden Boot race, only two goals (19) behind Louisville City FC’s Cameron Lancaster.
- Aodhan Quinn sits second in the USL in assists (13), crosses (207), and chances created (95). He is the league leader in passes with 2,103.
- Goalkeeper Andre Rawls is in the USL’s top ten in clean sheets with eight. The NYCFC loanee also is top ten in saves with 77.
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ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SOCCER CLUB
Orange County Soccer Club is Orange County’s only professional soccer team that is part of the United Soccer League (USL), the fastest growing Division II professional soccer league in the world. The USL is comprised of 34 teams across the United States. The team plays its home games at the Orange County Great Park’s Championship Soccer Stadium, located in Irvine, CA. Nestled in the heart of the Great Park, Championship Soccer Stadium has a capacity of over 5,000 for Orange County SC matches. Orange County SC is also the official affiliate partner of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise. Orange County SC was one of 12 founding members of the USL during its inaugural 2011 season. The preceding club, Orange County Blues, won the 2015 Western Conference Regular Season Championship and reached the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the USL Playoffs in back-to-back seasons. Team owner and Chief Investment Officer of LARO Properties, James Keston, purchased and re-branded the team in 2017. Keston, who actively oversees all operations of the team, is dedicated to providing a pathway to professional soccer and a world-class soccer organization that focuses on the fans, players and youth clubs of Orange County.
For more information about Orange County Soccer Club, and to experience professional soccer in the OC, visit: https://www.orangecountysoccer.com. For more information about the United Soccer League, visit: http://www.uslsoccer.com.
IRVINE, Calif. (October 3, 2018) – For its regular season home finale this Saturday, October 6th, Orange County SC will host Seattle Sounders FC 2 at Championship Soccer Stadium. Orange County looks to extend its franchise record-breaking marks in wins and points in a season as well as its lead at the top of the USL’s Western Conference table, entering Saturday’s match one point ahead of Phoenix Rising FC which will take on Reno 1868 FC on Saturday.
Orange County SC defeated Las Vegas Lights FC 5-3 at Cashman Field in downtown Las Vegas last week, clinching the first home playoff match in OC pro soccer history. Forwards Michael Seaton and Thomas Enevoldsen scored braces against Lights FC, with midfielder Aodhan Quinn adding a goal as well.
Sounders FC 2 are eliminated from playoff contention this year, dropping a result over the past weekend to San Antonio FC 3-1. 17-year-old midfielder Azriel Gonzalez scored the lone Seattle goal. S2 will host LA Galaxy II tonight before traveling south for Saturday’s matchup.
In the previous meeting this season, Orange County and Seattle played to a 1-1 draw over Labor Day weekend. Midfielder Jesse Daley scored for S2, and Quinn equalized for OC.
“Like all USL Western Conference games, this weekend’s match will not be easy,” said Orange County SC Head Coach Braeden Cloutier. “S2 posed a tough challenge last month when we faced off in Tacoma. We still have the focus of taking it one game at a time, and we know that all 3 points are needed Saturday to help achieve our goal of winning the West. We also have the motivation of securing a second potential home playoff game. It’s been a fantastic season so far, and our fans have been a massive part of it. We want to give them a great night to remember.”
Tickets are still available to this Saturday’s 2018 regular season home finale at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/tickets. With a win Saturday night, Orange County SC clinches a top-two seed in the USL’s Western Conference playoffs and an even greater share of home field advantage for the post-season. Tickets are on sale starting today for Orange County’s first round home playoff match, scheduled for October 20th. For more information, visit https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2018playoffs.
Stat Highlights
- Orange County SC is seeking its tenth home win of the season.
- Michael Seaton and Thomas Enevoldsen were named to the USL Team of the Week with starter and bench honors, respectively, for their performances against Las Vegas.
- Thomas Enevoldsen will look to make up ground in the USL Golden Boot race, only two goals (19) behind Louisville City FC’s Cameron Lancaster.
- Aodhan Quinn sits second in the USL in assists (13), crosses (207), and chances created (95). He is the league leader in passes with 2,103.
- Goalkeeper Andre Rawls is in the USL’s top ten in clean sheets with eight. The NYCFC loanee also is top ten in saves with 77.
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ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SOCCER CLUB
Orange County Soccer Club is Orange County’s only professional soccer team that is part of the United Soccer League (USL), the fastest growing Division II professional soccer league in the world. The USL is comprised of 34 teams across the United States. The team plays its home games at the Orange County Great Park’s Championship Soccer Stadium, located in Irvine, CA. Nestled in the heart of the Great Park, Championship Soccer Stadium has a capacity of over 5,000 for Orange County SC matches. Orange County SC is also the official affiliate partner of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise. Orange County SC was one of 12 founding members of the USL during its inaugural 2011 season. The preceding club, Orange County Blues, won the 2015 Western Conference Regular Season Championship and reached the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the USL Playoffs in back-to-back seasons. Team owner and Chief Investment Officer of LARO Properties, James Keston, purchased and re-branded the team in 2017. Keston, who actively oversees all operations of the team, is dedicated to providing a pathway to professional soccer and a world-class soccer organization that focuses on the fans, players and youth clubs of Orange County.
For more information about Orange County Soccer Club, and to experience professional soccer in the OC, visit: https://www.orangecountysoccer.com. For more information about the United Soccer League, visit: http://www.uslsoccer.com.
