Kickoff: Friday, August 12 (7:00 PM PDT)
Where: OUR HOME: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)
How to Watch: At the Champ, Bally Sports SoCal, ESPN+
Orange County SC hosts Phoenix Rising FC on Friday, August 12 at 7:00 PM at Championship Soccer Stadium, our home in Irvine. It is the second matchup of these two rivals this year and the first of the season in Orange County, as OCSC hosts their second Friday Night Fireworks, presented by AvalonBay Communities.
STRUGGLING TO CAPITALIZE
Phoenix Rising FC currently sits outside the playoff picture in 9th place in the Western Conference. They currently have a five game shutout streak, but have only claimed seven points from those five matches (1-0-4).
2022 Regular Season Record: 8-10-5
Goals Scored: 33 | Goals Conceded: 39 | Clean Sheets: 8
Players to Watch
Ben Lundt
Aodhan Quinn
SPEAKING OF…
Orange County SC have had their own issues claiming all three points this season. The Orange and Black have dropped 12 points from winning positions after the 60th minute this season (two losses, three draws). They will look to take all three points after Phoenix stole a point at Wild Horse Pass.
All time record
OCSC is 10-11-8 against PHX all-time, including a 6-4-5 mark at home.
Last Match – 2022 USL Championship
OCSC 2 – PHX 2 (Wild Horse Pass – Phoenix, AZ)
Summary: M. Iloski brace (6’, 52’), Skendi OG (42’), Orozco RED CARD (80’), Partida RED CARD (81’), Antwi tying goal (90+4’)
OROZCO ADDS ANOTHER ACCOLADE
Orange County SC defender and captain Michael Orozco has become the club’s all-time leader in appearances and minutes played, surpassing the mark set by former OCSC and current Phoenix midfielder Aodhan Quinn. The Orange, CA native is now in his third year with the club and his accomplishments on the pitch are only eclipsed by those off of it in the community.
DEFENDER. CAPTAIN. LEGEND. MICHAEL OROZCO.
Appearances: 89 | Starts: 89 | Minutes played: 8,020 | Goals: 3 | Assists: 5 | Trophies raised: 2
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…
Hopefully stays in Vegas as they say. It’s the Las Vegas Lights first trip to the Champ this season and the Orange and Black will look to avenge a 3-0 loss from their previous meeting this season at Cashman Field in Sin City. OCSC and Las Vegas will square off in a midweek match next Wednesday, August 17.
OUR HOME. OUR COUNTY. IRVINE.
Orange County SC is grateful for all the support we have received from our fans, the USL community and the rest of the soccer world over the past week during our fight to keep OCSC at home at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. We appreciate those who made their voices heard at the Irvine City Council on Tuesday, August 9. To stay updated with more information as it comes, visit https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/stadium-update/.
ENDLESS SUMMER
Summer means many things to many people. For us, it means Orange County soccer in the comfort of Championship Soccer Stadium. Join us for an endless summer of fun full of theme nights, family fun and marquee matchups against San Diego Loyal SC and Phoenix Rising FC. Visit orangecountysoccer.com/tickets to grab your seat.
OCSC II TRYOUTS
Be the next to go pro! Tryout for OCSC II, the full time reserve team, on Friday, August 19 at the Great Park. Players born between 2006 and 2008 can sign up at orangecountysoccer.com/ocsc-2.