Kickoff: Saturday, April 16 (7:00 PM PDT)
Where: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)
Where to Watch: At the Stadium, Bally Sports App, ESPN+
Orange County SC hosts Sacramento Republic FC in an in-state rivalry matchup at Championship Soccer Stadium on Saturday, April 16 at 7:00 PM PDT. Gates will open at 5:30PM PDT for a pre-match tailgate along with food and beverage specials.
OUR OPPONENT
Sacramento Republic FC failed to make the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs and saw longtime player Cameron Iwasa retire at the end of the season. Head coach Mark Briggs returns to the helm in the state capital.
2022 Regular Season Record: 3-1-0
Goals Scored: 7 | Goals Conceded: 5 | Clean Sheets: 0
Players to Watch
Douglas Martinez
Rodrigo Lopez
THE HISTORY
Orange County SC played SRFC four times in the last season.
All-time record (regular season)
OCSC is 8-9-4 against Sacramento Republic FC
Last Meeting – 2021 USL Championship Regular Season
OCSC drew with SRFC, 2-2, at Championship Soccer Stadium
Full Time: OCSC 2 – SRFC 2
OCSC Goalscorers: Ronaldo Damus, Brent Richards
THE OPEN CUP
In the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Third Round, Orange County SC will face Los Angeles FC at the Banc of California. LAFC is just in their fifth year of existence in Major League Soccer.
When: Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30PM PDT
Where: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)
Tidbits: OCSC and LAFC have never faced each other in an official match.
AROUND THE COUNTY
Concert Series
The Footloose Friday Concert Series presented by Orange County Soccer Club, at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine continues on May 6 with ‘The Sweet and Tender Hooligans’ with doors opening at 6pm! General admission and exclusive VIP tickets are on sale now! Open to all-ages! Go to orangecountysoccer.com/concerts to learn more.
Fiesta de Futbol
The 2022 USL Championship regular season marks the return of the Fiesta de Futbol presented by the Orange County Soccer Club. With the first of three fiestas taking place on Saturday, May 7, all are invited to join the community for this joyous occasion! Go to orangecountysoccer.com/tickets for more!
Beer Fest
The Beer Fest Series continues on Saturday, May 21 when OCSC faces El Paso Locomotive! Come early to eat, drink and watch OCSC’s pursuit to repeat as champions. Learn more at orangecountysoccer.com/beerfest to reserve your spot! Eat, Drink and Repeat!