Kickoff: Saturday, June 24 (4:30 PM PST)
Where: Keyworth Stadium (Detroit, MI)
How to Watch: ESPN+, The Harp Inn in Costa Mesa
Orange County SC goes on the last leg of their three game road trip on Saturday, June 24 as they take on Detroit City FC in the Motor City at 4:30 PM PST. This is the Black and Orange’s first trip to Keyworth Stadium and their first ever matchup with Le Rouge.
LE ROUGE RECENTLY RUNNING RAMPANT
Detroit City FC currently sits in 9th place in the USL Championship’s Eastern Conference. After stumbling out of the gate, 1-6-1 in their first eight and being shutout in seven of those matches, they have started to string together results bringing them back into the playoff conversation. Of their 16 points earned this season, 11 of them have been earned in their past five matches (2-0-3). During that stretch, they have shut out their opponents four times. DCFC forward Ben Morris has been the catalyst for the side of late, tallying two goals and an assist in their 3-1 victory over Hartford Athletic last Wednesday, earning him a spot on the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 15.
2023 Regular Season Record: 4-7-4 (9th in USL-C Eastern Conference)
Goals Scored: 10 | Goals Allowed: 14 | Clean Sheets: 5
Players to Watch
F Ben Morris
GK Nate Steinwascher
LOOKING TO BREAK ANOTHER STREAK
Orange County SC got back in the win column with a 3-0 victory at ONEOK Field over FC Tulsa last Saturday. A Goal of the Week nomination from defender Markus Nakkim and goals from forwards Thomas Amang and Milan Iloski secured all three points away from The Champ. It was the Black and Orange’s first win on the road of the season, and it came after massive travel delays and severe weather warnings in Oklahoma. The boys have returned home and now head to the Motor City looking to end another streak, in what would be their first set of back wins for the first time since 2021. A key to the match for the Black and Orange? The first goal. Detroit’s defense has only allowed 14 goals this season, less than one goal per match, but they have yet to earn points when allowing the game’s first goal.
Players to Watch
D Markus Nakkim
GK Colin Shutler
All-time record:
This is the first meeting between Orange County SC and Detroit City FC.
Previous Matchup:
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THE BIGGEST CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR IS ALMOST HERE!
This year is Orange County SC’s 10th year calling the City of Irvine home! From the campuses of UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton averaging a little over 500 fans in attendance, to our home of Championship Soccer Stadium at the Great Park and averaging over 4,000 fans last year. We are proud to call Irvine our home and proud to represent our community. We will be commemorating this celebration at our July 1 match with Monterey Bay FC at 7:00 PM at Championship Stadium. You won’t want to miss this match that will include: a commemorative gate giveaway, the unveiling of the “10 Icons of OCSC,” special appearances, surprises and much more! Get your tickets here today!
BEERFEST IS BACK ON JULY 1!
After a three game road trip, Orange County SC returns home on Saturday, July 1 against Monterey Bay FC for our Start of Summer Beerfest! A beerfest ticket gets you in the gates at 5:00 PM for three hours of tasting, with over 50 different varieties of beer to try. A VIP beerfest ticket gets you an extra hour of tasting, with gates opening at 4:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this fan favorite event and another great night of professional soccer in the OC! Early Bird pricing ends this weekend! Tickets can be purchased here.
COME EXPERIENCE AN AWAY DAY WITH THE CLC!
Do you miss watching the match with fellow fans while the Black and Orange are on the road? The County Line Coalition, Orange County SC’s Official Supporters Group, will be hosting a watch party at The Harp Inn in Costa Mesa! Come on down and enjoy good food, drinks and an OCSC match day with some fellow fans!
FLEX PACKS
Get your 10-game Orange County SC Flex Packs for the upcoming 2023 season. When you buy 9 tickets, you get a 10th for free! You can spread out the ten tickets across multiple games or bring out the whole crew for a game at the Champ. Flex packs can be purchased at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/flex-packs/.