Orange County Soccer Cub vs. LA Galaxy II
2018 USL Regular Season (Week 4)
Saturday, April 7, 2018 | 7:00 PM (PST)
Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, CA
Match Preview
IRVINE, Calif. (April 5, 2018) – Orange County Soccer Club are back at home Saturday night for the first 405 derby showdown of the season against SoCal rivals LA Galaxy II.
Orange County SC had the perfect week in Oklahoma, which saw them record two wins in four days. The results saw the club rise to the top of the Western Conference standings, with the team now sitting in 2nd place, following Swope Park Rangers victory last night. The first victory came on Wednesday night at Taft Stadium as Orange County SC defeated OKC Energy FC 1-0, who had not lost at home since July 2017. The club then went on to demonstrate they are the team to beat this season as they powered past Tulsa Roughnecks FC 5-0 on Saturday at ONEOK Field. In Saturday’s skirmish in Tulsa, midfielder Richard Chaplow and forward Thomas Enevoldsen were in top form. Chaplow sent a powerful strike into the top right corner of the net from 22 yards outside of the box, scoring his first goal of the season. However, it was Enevoldsen who stole the show as he recorded his first hat trick for the club and unselfishly setup forward Michael Seaton, for his first goal for the club. Enevoldsen was named USL Player of the Week (week 3) for his valiant efforts in Oklahoma. Additionally, defender Alex Crognale was named to the USL Team of the Week (week 3).
Orange County Soccer Cub vs. LA Galaxy II
2018 USL Regular Season (Week 4)
Saturday, April 7, 2018 | 7:00 PM (PST)
Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, CA
Match Preview
IRVINE, Calif. (April 5, 2018) – Orange County Soccer Club are back at home Saturday night for the first 405 derby showdown of the season against SoCal rivals LA Galaxy II.
Orange County SC had the perfect week in Oklahoma, which saw them record two wins in four days. The results saw the club rise to the top of the Western Conference standings, with the team now sitting in 2nd place, following Swope Park Rangers victory last night. The first victory came on Wednesday night at Taft Stadium as Orange County SC defeated OKC Energy FC 1-0, who had not lost at home since July 2017. The club then went on to demonstrate they are the team to beat this season as they powered past Tulsa Roughnecks FC 5-0 on Saturday at ONEOK Field. In Saturday’s skirmish in Tulsa, midfielder Richard Chaplow and forward Thomas Enevoldsen were in top form. Chaplow sent a powerful strike into the top right corner of the net from 22 yards outside of the box, scoring his first goal of the season. However, it was Enevoldsen who stole the show as he recorded his first hat trick for the club and unselfishly setup forward Michael Seaton, for his first goal for the club. Enevoldsen was named USL Player of the Week (week 3) for his valiant efforts in Oklahoma. Additionally, defender Alex Crognale was named to the USL Team of the Week (week 3).
The first three games of the season have proven challenging for Los Dos, who currently sit in 15th place in the Western Conference standings, following a loss against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and two draws against Fresno FC and San Antonio FC. Galaxy II continues to be without former U-20 U.S. Men’s National Team defender, Hugo Arellano, who is currently serving a three game suspension for his actions during an altercation that took place during Los Dos’ match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on March 17th.
The first three games of the season have proven challenging for Los Dos, who currently sit in 15th place in the Western Conference standings, following a loss against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and two draws against Fresno FC and San Antonio FC. Galaxy II continues to be without former U-20 U.S. Men’s National Team defender, Hugo Arellano, who is currently serving a three game suspension for his actions during an altercation that took place during Los Dos’ match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on March 17th.
Orange County will be looking for a repeat performance of last years match up at the Great Park, which saw Orange County SC come out on top 4-0. Three points for Orange County would make it three wins in a row and could potentially see the club return to the top of the Western Conference standings. The two teams will next go head to head again on Sunday, June 10th at StubHub Centre, Carson. Tickets for Saturday’s match are available online at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com or via phone at (949) 647-GOAL.
Photo Credit: Tulsa Roughnecks FC | Rich Crimi
Photo Credit: Liza Rosales | Liza Rosales Photography
Orange County will be looking for a repeat performance of last years match up at the Great Park, which saw Orange County SC come out on top 4-0. Three points for Orange County would make it three wins in a row and could potentially see the club return to the top of the Western Conference standings. The two teams will next go head to head again on Sunday, June 10th at StubHub Centre, Carson. Tickets for Saturday’s match are available online at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com or via phone at (949) 647-GOAL.
Photo Credit: Tulsa Roughnecks FC | Rich Crimi
Photo Credit: Liza Rosales | Liza Rosales Photography