Kickoff: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (6:30 PM PDT)
Where: Toyota Field, San Antonio, TX
How to Watch: KCAL ESPN+
Available in the U.K.: USL on YouTube
Orange County SC travels to Toyota Field for Saturday’s Western Conference regular-season finale against San Antonio FC with a playoff spot on the line for both clubs. The match is effectively a playoff game, and the Black & Orange arrive with a history of strong road performances and key attackers available to help deliver the points needed in Texas.
Orange County has shown it can travel well and collect results away from Championship Soccer Stadium. Early and midseason road wins and draws—including productive attacking stretches that featured multiple goals from the road—have kept the club in the postseason conversation. That experience will be vital against a San Antonio side that has been difficult to break down at home and recently shut out New Mexico United 1-0. The previous meeting this season went Orange County’s way, a 2-0 home victory in April powered by goals from Lyam MacKinnon and Yaniv Bazini. Expect OCSC to look for a similar organized, clinical approach: stay compact defensively, transition quickly, and lean on their attacking options to create clear chances.
With several impactful players now healthy and ready to contribute, the County Boys can bring a more complete roster into this decisive fixture. The return of big-name contributors adds depth and experience in both boxes, giving the side options to match San Antonio’s physical and tactical approach. After a 1-3 home loss to Phoenix Rising in the final match at Championship Soccer Stadium, OCSC will need to regroup quickly. The club still controls much of its own destiny and has shown the ability to respond on the road when the stakes are highest.
A win Saturday would put Orange County in excellent position for the postseason. San Antonio can secure its berth with a result of its own, making this a high-intensity, must-win environment for both sides.
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OCSC Keys to the Match:
For Orange County SC, Yaniv Bazini to continue his scoring form (team-leading nine goals) and finish chances created by the midfield. At the same time, Chris Hegardt must deliver his usual creative spark and set-piece threat to unlock San Antonio’s defense. Clean transition defending and a strong backline performance will also be required to limit San Antonio’s counterattacks.
OCSC 2025 USL Championship Regular Season Record: 10-11-9 (7th)
Goals Scored: 44 | Goals Allowed: 45 | Clean Sheets: 8
Orange County SC is 8-5-5 all-time against San Antonio FC (Last 5 against SA – 3-1-1)
Players to Watch:
M Chris Hegardt
D Tom Brewitt
Previous Matchup: 2026 USL Championship:
Orange County SC 2-0 San Antonio FC (April 8, 2026, Irvine, CA)
Scoring Summary: 11’ Lyam MacKinnon (OC) – Assist Marcelo Palomino, 34’ Yniv Bazini (OC)
San Antonio Keys to the Match:
For San Antonio, Jorge Hernández will need to control the tempo and create opportunities, and Joey Batrouni will have to deliver another clean sheet after his recent shutout work. San Antonio thrives when it scores first at home, so disrupting OCSC’s build-up early will be critical.
San Antonio FC 2025 USL Championship Regular Season Record: 11 -12-7
Goals Scored: 39 | Goals Allowed: 38 | Clean Sheets: 8
Players to Watch:
D Mitch Taintor
F Jorge Hernandez
Clinching Scenarios
Orange County SC Clinches a Playoff Berth If…
- Orange County SC wins at San Antonio FC
- Orange County SC draws at San Antonio FC AND Phoenix Rising FC draws or loses vs. Lexington SC AND Oakland Roots SC draws or loses at Sacramento Republic FC
- Orange County SC loses at San Antonio FC AND Phoenix Rising FC loses vs. Lexington SC AND Oakland Roots SC loses at Sacramento Republic FC