IRVINE, Calif. (July 3, 2020) – Orange County SC announced today the arrival of former LA Galaxy forward, Chandler Hoffman, pending league and federation approval. He joins the club on loan from USL club Birmingham Legion FC for the remainder of the 2020 season.
IRVINE, Calif. (July 3, 2020) – Orange County SC announced today the arrival of former LA Galaxy forward, Chandler Hoffman, pending league and federation approval. He joins the club on loan from USL club Birmingham Legion FC for the remainder of the 2020 season.
“We are thrilled to add Chandler, a first-class professional to our talented roster,” said OCSC President of Soccer Operations, Oliver Wyss. “Chandler is one of the best natural goal scorers this league has seen and we expect him to have a significant impact on our team!”
The Birmingham, Alabama native made 17 appearances with Birmingham in 2019 with 4 goals, after joining Legion FC as the club’s first-ever signing in August 2018. Hoffman is yet to make an appearance in 2020 due to the temporary suspension of play. He is available to make his OCSC debut when the club resumes play at home on Thursday, July 16th against Phoenix Rising FC.
“I’m very excited that we have added Chandler to our roster,” said OCSC Head Coach, Braeden Cloutier. “He is a proven goal scorer and will complement the players that we already have.”
Hoffman played college soccer at UCLA from 2009 to 2011 and was the 13th player picked in the MLS SuperDraft in 2012. He joined the LA Galaxy in 2013 and was a member of the LA Galaxy's MLS Cup winner in 2014. Hoffman played for a number of MLS clubs prior to joining the USL in 2015. He has played for Louisville City, Real Monarchs, and Birmingham in the USL Championship.
“I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to get back on the field,” said Chandler Hoffman. “I cannot wait to join the group and get to work!”
In 2018, Hoffman scored his 50th goal in his 100th USL game, making him the fastest player in USL history to reach that milestone. He is currently No. 3 on the USL list of all-time scorers.
Per club policy, terms of player contracts with Orange County SC will not be released.
- Jon Chandler Hoffman
- Pronunciation: Hoff-Man
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Born: August 17, 1990
- Birthplace: Birmingham, AL
- Instagram: @chandala
- Twitter: @chandala
“We are thrilled to add Chandler, a first-class professional to our talented roster,” said OCSC President of Soccer Operations, Oliver Wyss. “Chandler is one of the best natural goal scorers this league has seen and we expect him to have a significant impact on our team!”
The Birmingham, Alabama native made 17 appearances with Birmingham in 2019 with 4 goals, after joining Legion FC as the club’s first-ever signing in August 2018. Hoffman is yet to make an appearance in 2020 due to the temporary suspension of play. He is available to make his OCSC debut when the club resumes play at home on Thursday, July 16th against Phoenix Rising FC.
“I’m very excited that we have added Chandler to our roster,” said OCSC Head Coach, Braeden Cloutier. “He is a proven goal scorer and will complement the players that we already have.”
Hoffman played college soccer at UCLA from 2009 to 2011 and was the 13th player picked in the MLS SuperDraft in 2012. He joined the LA Galaxy in 2013 and was a member of the LA Galaxy’s MLS Cup winner in 2014. Hoffman played for a number of MLS clubs prior to joining the USL in 2015. He has played for Louisville City, Real Monarchs, and Birmingham in the USL Championship.
“I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to get back on the field,” said Chandler Hoffman. “I cannot wait to join the group and get to work!”
In 2018, Hoffman scored his 50th goal in his 100th USL game, making him the fastest player in USL history to reach that milestone. He is currently No. 3 on the USL list of all-time scorers.
Per club policy, terms of player contracts with Orange County SC will not be released.
- Jon Chandler Hoffman
- Pronunciation: Hoff-Man
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Born: August 17, 1990
- Birthplace: Birmingham, AL
- Instagram: @chandala
- Twitter: @chandala
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 35 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 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.
In December 2019, Orange County SC entered into a strategic partnership with Rangers FC from the Scottish Premier League.
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.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Chad Romiti
PR Manager
Orange County Soccer Club
949-647-GOAL
chad@https://www.orangecountysoccer.com
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 35 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 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.
In December 2019, Orange County SC entered into a strategic partnership with Rangers FC from the Scottish Premier League.
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.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Chad Romiti
PR Manager
Orange County Soccer Club
949-647-GOAL
chad@https://www.orangecountysoccer.com