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Alex Morgan. Christen Press. Tobin Heath. Lauren Cheney. And a dozen more USWNT players. What do they all have in common? They got their start at the forerunner club of OCSC, the Pali Blues…

Alex Morgan. Christen Press. Tobin Heath. Lauren Cheney. And a dozen more USWNT players. What do they all have in common? They got their start at the forerunner club of OCSC, the Pali Blues…

Among a sea of black, orange and blue, Iranian-born businessman Ali Mansouri watched Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) take on local rivals LA Galaxy II in front of a sold out crowd at Championship Soccer Stadium. He sat in the middle of the fans and cheered with them, reacted with them and dressed like them in his OCSC gear. 

“I like sitting in the crowd behind the opposing team’s bench,” Mansouri said. “I always love giving them a hard time.”

Mansouri’s passion for soccer began in Tehran, Iran, where he played for youth teams hoping to break through professionally with the first teams in the Iranian league. His success in the youth sector brought him to the United States where he played soccer in college while pursuing an education. He turned down the chance to play professionally in the U.S. and traded in the boots for a briefcase to embark on a successful business career.

Eventually, Mansouri founded the men’s professional team Los Angeles Blues a little over 10 years ago as a founding club of USL Pro (now USL Championship). The LA Blues became the Orange County Blues, and then were rebranded to OCSC when current owner James Keston purchased the club in 2017. 

Mansouri and his family’s attachment to the current men’s professional team remains strong, and they often attend games to support the OCSC; but the connection runs much deeper to many that sit around Mansouri in the stands, and it did NOT begin with men’s professional soccer. Before OCSC and the LA/OC Blues, the Mansouri family were involved with another professional team that carried the Blues name and was a foundational cornerstone of Southern California women’s soccer. 

“It was in 2008 when I became interested in owning a professional team, a good one, and women’s soccer was the way to go,” Mansouri said. 

Participation in soccer was particularly strong and rapidly growing among girls at the youth levels following the international success of the U.S. Women’s National Team in the World Cup and Olympic tournaments. Mansouri’s interest in owning a team developed into the creation of the Pali Blues Soccer Club that began play in 2008 in the USL W-League, the country’s first professional women’s league.

Among a sea of black, orange and blue, Iranian-born businessman Ali Mansouri watched Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) take on local rivals LA Galaxy II in front of a sold out crowd at Championship Soccer Stadium. He sat in the middle of the fans and cheered with them, reacted with them and dressed like them in his OCSC gear. 

“I like sitting in the crowd behind the opposing team’s bench,” Mansouri said. “I always love giving them a hard time.”

Mansouri’s passion for soccer began in Tehran, Iran, where he played for youth teams hoping to break through professionally with the first teams in the Iranian league. His success in the youth sector brought him to the United States where he played soccer in college while pursuing an education. He turned down the chance to play professionally in the U.S. and traded in the boots for a briefcase to embark on a successful business career.

Eventually, Mansouri founded the men’s professional team Los Angeles Blues a little over 10 years ago as a founding club of USL Pro (now USL Championship). The LA Blues became the Orange County Blues, and then were rebranded to OCSC when current owner James Keston purchased the club in 2017. 

Mansouri and his family’s attachment to the current men’s professional team remains strong, and they often attend games to support the OCSC; but the connection runs much deeper to many that sit around Mansouri in the stands, and it did NOT begin with men’s professional soccer. Before OCSC and the LA/OC Blues, the Mansouri family were involved with another professional team that carried the Blues name and was a foundational cornerstone of Southern California women’s soccer. 

“It was in 2008 when I became interested in owning a professional team, a good one, and women’s soccer was the way to go,” Mansouri said. 

Participation in soccer was particularly strong and rapidly growing among girls at the youth levels following the international success of the U.S. Women’s National Team in the World Cup and Olympic tournaments. Mansouri’s interest in owning a team developed into the creation of the Pali Blues Soccer Club that began play in 2008 in the USL W-League, the country’s first professional women’s league.

“One of the people that I knew in soccer was Omid Namazi, who is currently an assistant with Houston Dynamo, but before was involved in U.S. Women’s soccer,” Mansouri said. “I really wanted him to join our team, but he couldn’t since he got hired elsewhere. However, he introduced me to this gentleman named Charlie Naimo. And that is your guy in women’s soccer.”

Naimo was the perfect fit for what the Pali Blues hoped to achieve and he was named the head coach prior to its inaugural season. It was his presence and network that brought quality players to the attractive Southern California location just north of Los Angeles. Pali Blues played their home games at Stadium-by-the-Sea which Mansouri helped renovate on the campus of Palisades High School in Los Angeles. Mansouri’s natural competitive drive and Naimo’s reputation in women’s soccer set the Pali Blues up for instant success.

“Playing in Southern California in a coastal beach area makes it a perfect place to play,” Mansouri said. “After winning the W-League our first year, our message was communicated that our interest was to play professionally and to have stars so players wanted to join us.”

In addition to the players from the USWNT, Pali Blues was a destination for many international players seeking high level competition in the perfect environment. With the W-League allowing college student-athletes to play professionally during the summer without losing collegiate eligibility, a new wave of future-USWNT players took their first strides in their professional careers wearing the blue and white.

Before they were synonymous with the USWNT success on the world’s biggest stage, Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath, Christen Press and Lauren Cheney all played for the Pali Blues. 

“It makes me, my wife and family feel great to know that we gave them an instrumental step for them when they came and played for Pali,” Mansouri said. “It was unique that we were the best team in the league. Now, we watch the World Cup and Olympics and recognize all these players who are still doing so well.”

With players who contributed to the boom of U.S. women’s soccer and a highly respected coach, with the support of committed owners, the Pali Blues were a formidable force in the W-League. The club kept winning and growing its footprint in Southern California. The hometown crowd with the supporters group—the Tony Danza Army—leading the charge made it one of the most difficult places for opponents to play in the league. 

With the community on their side, Mansouri had an open and honest philosophy within the club that he felt benefited the team in the women’s soccer community. 

“We got involved with a lot of the youth clubs and sent players to coach them,” Mansouri said. “Whenever our girls went to them to just kick the ball, it got so many little girls excited to just be involved in women’s soccer. At games, those clubs came to the games to watch the top level players, talk to them and get signed autographs.”

During the late months of 2014, Mansouri made the tough decision to cease operations of the decorated women’s club to focus on the Blues USL men’s franchise. In 2015, the W-League folded and many players transitioned over to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), which has evolved into a strong professional domestic league. Former Blues head coach Naimo is currently the Technical Advisor for the NWSL’s North Carolina Courage.

Even after ceasing operations of Pali Blues and selling the OC Blues in 2017, Mansouri did not stray far from local professional soccer. He and his family continued to follow and support the club on the side of his current business endeavors. The passion for the sport continues to run in the Mansouri family as his four-year-old granddaughter is taking interest in the sport.

“It [the experience with Pali Blues] helps a lot because I have seen how hard girls work and put in what it takes to get to that [high] level with a tough mentality,” Mansouri said. “Fortunately, I see it within my granddaughter and that she could be that type of committed, but it will be her choice and I will make my effort to help.”

The Present and the Future: Orange County SC Women’s Soccer

This past May, OCSC took a step towards reclaiming its former glory in the women’s game by creating a pathway to professional soccer for girls in the Southern California area. During the USL Academy Cup in Florida, OCSC fielded a USL Academy U17 Elite Girls team that won the  elite tournament and wowed college scouts and pro clubs, with a roster composed of the top talent and coaches from OCSC’s Youth Soccer Network affiliated clubs. 

The success, built from the OCSC Academy Girls team and the re-launch of the USL W-League, has opened the door for OCSC to potentially add a professional women’s team. Not only would professional women’s soccer return to Orange County, but it would bridge the gap between the girls academy team and OCSC partners like Scotland’s Rangers Women’s F.C. in the OCSC’s pathway to professional model.

“As our club has continued to grow, we have gotten more involved in the development of top boys players and have been very successful in continuing to build out this pathway,” President of Soccer Operations, Oliver Wyss said. “But we also wanted to make sure we are providing the same opportunities for the very talented girls players in Orange County. We have a very good youth network with local clubs that we work closely with and many of them have top girls programs. We feel as a professional club, we want to be a part of this pathway not only for the boys, but start to build up on the girls side as well.”

OCSC’s midweek game on Wednesday, August 18 against Tacoma Defiance will pay homage to the club’s roots in women’s soccer while celebrating women in and out of the sport in a “Girl Power Night”. The game also falls on the 36th anniversary of the first U.S. Women’s National team game against Italy in Jesolo, Italy.  Despite losing in their first game, the USWNT have been the strongest international women’s soccer team in the world since then, with their four World Cups and continued success developing world-class players. 

“One of the people that I knew in soccer was Omid Namazi, who is currently an assistant with Houston Dynamo, but before was involved in U.S. Women’s soccer,” Mansouri said. “I really wanted him to join our team, but he couldn’t since he got hired elsewhere. However, he introduced me to this gentleman named Charlie Naimo. And that is your guy in women’s soccer.”

Naimo was the perfect fit for what the Pali Blues hoped to achieve and he was named the head coach prior to its inaugural season. It was his presence and network that brought quality players to the attractive Southern California location just north of Los Angeles. Pali Blues played their home games at Stadium-by-the-Sea which Mansouri helped renovate on the campus of Palisades High School in Los Angeles. Mansouri’s natural competitive drive and Naimo’s reputation in women’s soccer set the Pali Blues up for instant success.

“Playing in Southern California in a coastal beach area makes it a perfect place to play,” Mansouri said. “After winning the W-League our first year, our message was communicated that our interest was to play professionally and to have stars so players wanted to join us.”

In addition to the players from the USWNT, Pali Blues was a destination for many international players seeking high level competition in the perfect environment. With the W-League allowing college student-athletes to play professionally during the summer without losing collegiate eligibility, a new wave of future-USWNT players took their first strides in their professional careers wearing the blue and white.

Before they were synonymous with the USWNT success on the world’s biggest stage, Alex Morgan, Tobin Heath, Christen Press and Lauren Cheney all played for the Pali Blues. 

“It makes me, my wife and family feel great to know that we gave them an instrumental step for them when they came and played for Pali,” Mansouri said. “It was unique that we were the best team in the league. Now, we watch the World Cup and Olympics and recognize all these players who are still doing so well.”

With players who contributed to the boom of U.S. women’s soccer and a highly respected coach, with the support of committed owners, the Pali Blues were a formidable force in the W-League. The club kept winning and growing its footprint in Southern California. The hometown crowd with the supporters group—the Tony Danza Army—leading the charge made it one of the most difficult places for opponents to play in the league. 

With the community on their side, Mansouri had an open and honest philosophy within the club that he felt benefited the team in the women’s soccer community. 

“We got involved with a lot of the youth clubs and sent players to coach them,” Mansouri said. “Whenever our girls went to them to just kick the ball, it got so many little girls excited to just be involved in women’s soccer. At games, those clubs came to the games to watch the top level players, talk to them and get signed autographs.”

During the late months of 2014, Mansouri made the tough decision to cease operations of the decorated women’s club to focus on the Blues USL men’s franchise. In 2015, the W-League folded and many players transitioned over to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), which has evolved into a strong professional domestic league. Former Blues head coach Naimo is currently the Technical Advisor for the NWSL’s North Carolina Courage.

Even after ceasing operations of Pali Blues and selling the OC Blues in 2017, Mansouri did not stray far from local professional soccer. He and his family continued to follow and support the club on the side of his current business endeavors. The passion for the sport continues to run in the Mansouri family as his four-year-old granddaughter is taking interest in the sport.

“It [the experience with Pali Blues] helps a lot because I have seen how hard girls work and put in what it takes to get to that [high] level with a tough mentality,” Mansouri said. “Fortunately, I see it within my granddaughter and that she could be that type of committed, but it will be her choice and I will make my effort to help.”

The Present and the Future: Orange County SC Women’s Soccer

This past May, OCSC took a step towards reclaiming its former glory in the women’s game by creating a pathway to professional soccer for girls in the Southern California area. During the USL Academy Cup in Florida, OCSC fielded a USL Academy U17 Elite Girls team that won the  elite tournament and wowed college scouts and pro clubs, with a roster composed of the top talent and coaches from OCSC’s Youth Soccer Network affiliated clubs. 

The success, built from the OCSC Academy Girls team and the re-launch of the USL W-League, has opened the door for OCSC to potentially add a professional women’s team. Not only would professional women’s soccer return to Orange County, but it would bridge the gap between the girls academy team and OCSC partners like Scotland’s Rangers Women’s F.C. in the OCSC’s pathway to professional model.

“As our club has continued to grow, we have gotten more involved in the development of top boys players and have been very successful in continuing to build out this pathway,” President of Soccer Operations, Oliver Wyss said. “But we also wanted to make sure we are providing the same opportunities for the very talented girls players in Orange County. We have a very good youth network with local clubs that we work closely with and many of them have top girls programs. We feel as a professional club, we want to be a part of this pathway not only for the boys, but start to build up on the girls side as well.”

OCSC’s midweek game on Wednesday, August 18 against Tacoma Defiance will pay homage to the club’s roots in women’s soccer while celebrating women in and out of the sport in a “Girl Power Night”. The game also falls on the 36th anniversary of the first U.S. Women’s National team game against Italy in Jesolo, Italy.  Despite losing in their first game, the USWNT have been the strongest international women’s soccer team in the world since then, with their four World Cups and continued success developing world-class players. 

Orange County Soccer Club, a founding member of the USL – the fastest growing second division league in global soccer, have today announced the release of their first official digital collectable collection via NFTs (non-fungible tokens). This first release is the start of a limited series of Genesis Collections for Big Fan, offering benefits for collection holders via experiences, engagement and gifts as time goes on.

As part of the release, Orange County will also become the first soccer team to have an official presence in The Sandbox Metaverse – the fast-growing, decentralized virtual gaming world that has attracted brands & IP such as Atari, The Walking Dead, The Smurfs, Shaun The Sheep, Dogecoin and The South China Post.

The project has been brokered by Halfspace Group and delivered by NFT & Metaverse specialist, Big

Orange County SVP of International Projects Dan Rutstein explained the clubs thinking behind the project, “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Orange County Soccer Club so we’re delighted to make this move into the NFT space. It’s an exciting new world out there and we’re keen to offer our existing fans a chance to engage with the team in a whole new way. And we’re also looking forward to welcoming new fans to our community – and hope that these collections will help us tell our story to a new digital audience beyond Orange County”.

The Big Fan team believe the offering of digital collectibles combined with an engaging Metaverse strategy will prove to be one of sports largest opportunities over the coming years.

“We would like to warmly welcome Orange County and its fans to the Big Fan experience,” said Big Fan Founder and CEO, Eugene O’Brien. “As our first official release this project holds a special place in our business and we look forward to generating real growth for Orange County over the coming season. We have been overwhelmed by the response to our offering in the market and are excited to announce more partnerships over the next few months.”

Audience specialists Halfspace will continue to assist in the project beyond the release across data, marketing and commercial consultancy.

Orange County Soccer Club, a founding member of the USL – the fastest growing second division league in global soccer, have today announced the release of their first official digital collectable collection via NFTs (non-fungible tokens). This first release is the start of a limited series of Genesis Collections for Big Fan, offering benefits for collection holders via experiences, engagement and gifts as time goes on.

As part of the release, Orange County will also become the first soccer team to have an official presence in The Sandbox Metaverse – the fast-growing, decentralized virtual gaming world that has attracted brands & IP such as Atari, The Walking Dead, The Smurfs, Shaun The Sheep, Dogecoin and The South China Post.

The project has been brokered by Halfspace Group and delivered by NFT & Metaverse specialist, Big

Orange County SVP of International Projects Dan Rutstein explained the clubs thinking behind the project, “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Orange County Soccer Club so we’re delighted to make this move into the NFT space. It’s an exciting new world out there and we’re keen to offer our existing fans a chance to engage with the team in a whole new way. And we’re also looking forward to welcoming new fans to our community – and hope that these collections will help us tell our story to a new digital audience beyond Orange County”.

The Big Fan team believe the offering of digital collectibles combined with an engaging Metaverse strategy will prove to be one of sports largest opportunities over the coming years.

“We would like to warmly welcome Orange County and its fans to the Big Fan experience,” said Big Fan Founder and CEO, Eugene O’Brien. “As our first official release this project holds a special place in our business and we look forward to generating real growth for Orange County over the coming season. We have been overwhelmed by the response to our offering in the market and are excited to announce more partnerships over the next few months.”

Audience specialists Halfspace will continue to assist in the project beyond the release across data, marketing and commercial consultancy.

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 7-6-4 (25 points, 2nd Pacific), Phoenix: 11-2-3 (36 points, 1st Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: LWLDL, Phoenix: DWWWW

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 7-6-4 (25 points, 2nd Pacific), Phoenix: 11-2-3 (36 points, 1st Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: LWLDL, Phoenix: DWWWW

First OC vs PHX Battle of ‘21

Orange County SC travels to the desert for a date with Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, August 14 at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass. This is the first meeting between the two Pacific division leaders this season.

A Familiar Face 

OCSC will also face former teammate Aodhan Quinn who transferred to Phoenix during the off-season. Quinn tallied 24 goals and 24 assists for Orange County in 86 appearances from 2018 to 2020. In 2021, Quinn has scored four goals and notched one assist in 14 appearances for Phoenix.

UGO IS BACK

After spending the first half of the season with Austin Bold FC, Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli returned to OCSC adding more depth in the attacking front. Ugo was Orange County’s leading scorer last season with seven goals in 15 starts. 

Friendship Rekindled

Ugo joins his childhood friend Darwin Jones back at Orange County. They played together for the first time professionally last season, and it was all fireworks. The two grew up playing together in Seattle.

Welcome, Dillon Powers

OCSC announced the signing of Midfielder Dillon Powers on Thursday, August 12th. The veteran Midfielder helped lead Dundee United to promotion and the Scottish Premiership in 2020. Powers looks to make a major impact for OC with a midfield group that hasn’t reached its full potential in 2021.

First OC vs PHX Battle of ‘21

Orange County SC travels to the desert for a date with Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, August 14 at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex at Wild Horse Pass. This is the first meeting between the two Pacific division leaders this season.

A Familiar Face 

OCSC will also face former teammate Aodhan Quinn who transferred to Phoenix during the off-season. Quinn tallied 24 goals and 24 assists for Orange County in 86 appearances from 2018 to 2020. In 2021, Quinn has scored four goals and notched one assist in 14 appearances for Phoenix.

UGO IS BACK

After spending the first half of the season with Austin Bold FC, Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli returned to OCSC adding more depth in the attacking front. Ugo was Orange County’s leading scorer last season with seven goals in 15 starts. 

Friendship Rekindled

Ugo joins his childhood friend Darwin Jones back at Orange County. They played together for the first time professionally last season, and it was all fireworks. The two grew up playing together in Seattle.

Welcome, Dillon Powers

OCSC announced the signing of Midfielder Dillon Powers on Thursday, August 12th. The veteran Midfielder helped lead Dundee United to promotion and the Scottish Premiership in 2020. Powers looks to make a major impact for OC with a midfield group that hasn’t reached its full potential in 2021.

Orange County SC announced the signing of former MLS Rookie of the Year and midfielder Dillon Powers who last played for Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. Pending league and federation approval, Powers is the second signing in two weeks for the team.

“We are delighted to add Dillon, a first-class professional with lots of experience to our team,” Oliver Wyss, OCSC President of Soccer Operations said. “Despite some early season injuries to a few key players, our goal of winning the USL Championship Final has not changed and we feel with the addition of Ugo and now Dillon we have added top-quality to our already talented roster!”

Powers, 30, returns to the U.S. after a two-year stint in Europe where he helped Dundee United gain promotion from the Scottish Championship to the Scottish Premiership. The seasoned MLS veteran will be a strong presence in the OCSC midfield.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a club that has quality throughout the side,” Powers said. “I’m excited to put my stamp on it and help the team achieve its goal of bringing a championship to Orange County this year.”

Following a successful collegiate career, Powers was selected 11th in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. Powers appeared in 30 games and scored five goals while assisting on six goals. His instant success notched him MLS Rookie of the Year honors. Powers added nine more goals and 19 assists over the course of the next four seasons.

Orange County SC announced the signing of former MLS Rookie of the Year and midfielder Dillon Powers who last played for Dundee United in the Scottish Premier League. Pending league and federation approval, Powers is the second signing in two weeks for the team.

“We are delighted to add Dillon, a first-class professional with lots of experience to our team,” Oliver Wyss, OCSC President of Soccer Operations said. “Despite some early season injuries to a few key players, our goal of winning the USL Championship Final has not changed and we feel with the addition of Ugo and now Dillon we have added top-quality to our already talented roster!”

Powers, 30, returns to the U.S. after a two-year stint in Europe where he helped Dundee United gain promotion from the Scottish Championship to the Scottish Premiership. The seasoned MLS veteran will be a strong presence in the OCSC midfield.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a club that has quality throughout the side,” Powers said. “I’m excited to put my stamp on it and help the team achieve its goal of bringing a championship to Orange County this year.”

Following a successful collegiate career, Powers was selected 11th in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. Powers appeared in 30 games and scored five goals while assisting on six goals. His instant success notched him MLS Rookie of the Year honors. Powers added nine more goals and 19 assists over the course of the next four seasons.

He was traded to Orlando City SC and made 16 appearances before moving to Scotland to play for Dundee United. In his two seasons in Europe, Powers scored a goal and added an assist in 22 appearances.

"Dillon is an experienced player that I am excited to work with,” OCSC head coach Braedan Cloutier said. “He will bring competitiveness and a range of passing that we are looking for from our central midfield."

Powers hails from Plano, TX where he prepped at Plano Senior High School and was named Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The midfielder played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame from 2009 to 2012 and was named captain during his senior season. He represented the U.S. U-18 and U-20 teams. He competed in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.

Powers will be available for selection and able to debut for OCSC’s next game at Phoenix Rising FC, a battle between the top teams in the Pacific Division, on Saturday, August 14. The game kicks off at 7:30p on ESPN+.

Transaction

Orange County SC sign Midfielder Dillon Powers, August 2021
Name: Dillon Powers
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 170lbs
Born: February 14, 1991
Birthplace: Plano, TX
Social Media: @powerhour5

He was traded to Orlando City SC and made 16 appearances before moving to Scotland to play for Dundee United. In his two seasons in Europe, Powers scored a goal and added an assist in 22 appearances.

“Dillon is an experienced player that I am excited to work with,” OCSC head coach Braedan Cloutier said. “He will bring competitiveness and a range of passing that we are looking for from our central midfield.”

Powers hails from Plano, TX where he prepped at Plano Senior High School and was named Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The midfielder played collegiately at the University of Notre Dame from 2009 to 2012 and was named captain during his senior season. He represented the U.S. U-18 and U-20 teams. He competed in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.

Powers will be available for selection and able to debut for OCSC’s next game at Phoenix Rising FC, a battle between the top teams in the Pacific Division, on Saturday, August 14. The game kicks off at 7:30p on ESPN+.

Transaction

Orange County SC sign Midfielder Dillon Powers, August 2021
Name: Dillon Powers
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 170lbs
Born: February 14, 1991
Birthplace: Plano, TX
Social Media: @powerhour5

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised on COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 7-5-4 (25 points, 2nd Pacific), Los Angeles: 4-8-4 (16 points, 7th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: WLDLL, Los Angeles: LWLDL

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised on COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 7-5-4 (25 points, 2nd Pacific), Los Angeles: 4-8-4 (16 points, 7th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: WLDLL, Los Angeles: LWLDL

Return of the Dos

Orange County SC hosts LA Galaxy II at Championship Soccer Stadium on Saturday, August 7 to kick off OCSC’s annual summer Beer Fest series. 

This is the third time OCSC will match up with Los Dos and will be looking for their first win against them this season. Their previous match took place at Dignity Health Sports Park and featured two early goals from both teams and nothing much the rest of the way. 

Have a Birthday Week Mikko Kuningas

Finnish midfielder Mikko Kuningas turned 24 on July 30 and the next day he notched two assists in a 3-0 victory against Oakland Roots SC. Kuningas’s first assist came off of a set-piece that he looped into the box to Kobi Henry who nodded in his first professional goal. The second was a pass in the box that Aidan Apodaca received before rifling his first goal with the club. He was rewarded for his performance by being named to Week 15’s USL Championship Team of the Week. 

LAST MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: MIKKO KUNINGAS GETS A PAIR OF ASSISTS

Staying in the Hunt

After going winless in their last three matches, OCSC rebounded with a 3-0 win in Livermore against Oakland Roots SC. It ended a tough July stretch of games and still managed to remain in second place in the Pacific Division. It sets up a race to first place against Phoenix Rising FC heading into the final months of the season. OCSC plays Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, August 14. 

Return of the Dos

Orange County SC hosts LA Galaxy II at Championship Soccer Stadium on Saturday, August 7 to kick off OCSC’s annual summer Beer Fest series. 

This is the third time OCSC will match up with Los Dos and will be looking for their first win against them this season. Their previous match took place at Dignity Health Sports Park and featured two early goals from both teams and nothing much the rest of the way. 

Have a Birthday Week Mikko Kuningas

Finnish midfielder Mikko Kuningas turned 24 on July 30 and the next day he notched two assists in a 3-0 victory against Oakland Roots SC. Kuningas’s first assist came off of a set-piece that he looped into the box to Kobi Henry who nodded in his first professional goal. The second was a pass in the box that Aidan Apodaca received before rifling his first goal with the club. He was rewarded for his performance by being named to Week 15’s USL Championship Team of the Week. 

LAST MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: MIKKO KUNINGAS GETS A PAIR OF ASSISTS

Staying in the Hunt

After going winless in their last three matches, OCSC rebounded with a 3-0 win in Livermore against Oakland Roots SC. It ended a tough July stretch of games and still managed to remain in second place in the Pacific Division. It sets up a race to first place against Phoenix Rising FC heading into the final months of the season. OCSC plays Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, August 14. 

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. PT at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-5-4 (22 points, 2nd Pacific), Oakland: 1-5-3 (6 points, 8th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: LDLLW, Oakland: LLDLD

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. PT at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-5-4 (22 points, 2nd Pacific), Oakland: 1-5-3 (6 points, 8th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: LDLLW, Oakland: LLDLD

Not Quite In Oakland

Orange County SC visits Oakland Roots SC in the Bay Area on Saturday, July 31 at 5pm. The game was scheduled to be played at Laney College Stadium just outside downtown Oakland, however it has been moved to Las Positas College which is 30 miles east in Livermore. 

This will be their second meeting in history and the first held in the Bay. OCSC took the first match with a 1-0 victory thanks to a Ronaldo Damus 45’ goal.

Crab Dance → Team of the Week

Brent Richards still leads OCSC with five assists and scored his first goal with the club against Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday, July 24. After scoring, Richards broke out a crab celebration dance that delighted the supporters at Championship Soccer Stadium. Not only did Richards receive The Dog Pawrk Brewing Co. Man of Match honor, but was also named to Week 14’s USL Championship Team of the Week. It is the second time this season that he has been awarded a spot on the Team of the Week.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: BRENT BOMBS AND CRAB DANCES EARN BRENT RICHARDS HIS SECOND APPEARANCE ON USL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF THE WEEK 

August Entanglements

When OCSC finishes their rendezvous with Oakland, it will mark the end of an eight-game month of July. In August, OCSC will play just five games beginning with a home match against LA Galaxy II on Saturday, August 7 which kicks off OCSC’s summer Beer Fest series. For the first time this season, OCSC will play Pacific Division leaders Phoenix Rising FC in Arizona on Saturday, August 14. The team will wrap up the month and embark on their longest road trip to face Charleston Battery in South Carolina on Saturday, August 28.

Not Quite In Oakland

Orange County SC visits Oakland Roots SC in the Bay Area on Saturday, July 31 at 5pm. The game was scheduled to be played at Laney College Stadium just outside downtown Oakland, however it has been moved to Las Positas College which is 30 miles east in Livermore. 

This will be their second meeting in history and the first held in the Bay. OCSC took the first match with a 1-0 victory thanks to a Ronaldo Damus 45’ goal.

Crab Dance → Team of the Week

Brent Richards still leads OCSC with five assists and scored his first goal with the club against Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday, July 24. After scoring, Richards broke out a crab celebration dance that delighted the supporters at Championship Soccer Stadium. Not only did Richards receive The Dog Pawrk Brewing Co. Man of Match honor, but was also named to Week 14’s USL Championship Team of the Week. It is the second time this season that he has been awarded a spot on the Team of the Week.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: BRENT BOMBS AND CRAB DANCES EARN BRENT RICHARDS HIS SECOND APPEARANCE ON USL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF THE WEEK 

August Entanglements

When OCSC finishes their rendezvous with Oakland, it will mark the end of an eight-game month of July. In August, OCSC will play just five games beginning with a home match against LA Galaxy II on Saturday, August 7 which kicks off OCSC’s summer Beer Fest series. For the first time this season, OCSC will play Pacific Division leaders Phoenix Rising FC in Arizona on Saturday, August 14. The team will wrap up the month and embark on their longest road trip to face Charleston Battery in South Carolina on Saturday, August 28.

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, NV

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-4-4 (22 points, 2nd Pacific), Las Vegas: 4-9-1 (13 points, 5th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: DLLWD, Las Vegas: LLLWW

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, NV

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-4-4 (22 points, 2nd Pacific), Las Vegas: 4-9-1 (13 points, 5th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: DLLWD, Las Vegas: LLLWW

Return to the Desert

Orange County SC returns to Sin City to face Las Vegas Lights FC on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30pm at Cashman Field. 

Ronaldo Damus scored a brace and Robbie Kiernan added an insurance goal in the 3-1 OCSC win during their first trip to Vegas on June 19.

Welcome Back 

Haitian international and OCSC leading scorer Ronaldo Damus is back in Orange County after being away for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. In his first game back on July 24 against Sacramento Republic FC, Damus soared over the defense to nod the ball in during a set piece sending Championship Soccer Stadium into a frenzy. It was Damus’s seventh goal of the season.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: RONALDO DAMUS SCORES IN RETURN TO ORANGE COUNTY AGAINST SACRAMENTO

Bye July

OCSC wraps up the month with an away game against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, July 31. During this month, OCSC is 2-2-2 in six out of the eight games. Las Vegas has lost their last three matches and currently sit just outside of the playoff picture in the Pacific Division. 

Return to the Desert

Orange County SC returns to Sin City to face Las Vegas Lights FC on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30pm at Cashman Field. 

Ronaldo Damus scored a brace and Robbie Kiernan added an insurance goal in the 3-1 OCSC win during their first trip to Vegas on June 19.

Welcome Back 

Haitian international and OCSC leading scorer Ronaldo Damus is back in Orange County after being away for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. In his first game back on July 24 against Sacramento Republic FC, Damus soared over the defense to nod the ball in during a set piece sending Championship Soccer Stadium into a frenzy. It was Damus’s seventh goal of the season.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: RONALDO DAMUS SCORES IN RETURN TO ORANGE COUNTY AGAINST SACRAMENTO

Bye July

OCSC wraps up the month with an away game against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, July 31. During this month, OCSC is 2-2-2 in six out of the eight games. Las Vegas has lost their last three matches and currently sit just outside of the playoff picture in the Pacific Division. 

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised on COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-4-3 (21 points, 2nd Pacific), Sacramento: 3-6-3 (12 points, 7th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: LLWDD, Sacramento: WLDDL

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised on COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-4-3 (21 points, 2nd Pacific), Sacramento: 3-6-3 (12 points, 7th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE

(most recent first): Orange County: LLWDD, Sacramento: WLDDL

LAST MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Orange County SC Host Rio Grande Valley FC

OCSC vs SRFC Pt. IV

Orange County SC plays Sacramento Republic FC for the fourth and final time this season on Saturday, July 24 at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

The teams have played three times within the opening half of the season and OCSC has won every meeting. OCSC’s home opener was against Sacramento back on May 22 with Chris Wehan scoring the game's only goal in a 1-0 victory. OCSC is looking to bounce back from a two game skid after losses against San Diego Loyal SC and Rio Grande Valley FC.

See Ya Sacramento

OCSC finishes their season series against Sacramento while still not having faced division foes, Phoenix Rising FC. The two rivals won’t meet until August 14 in the desert. Those matches will be crucial in determining the final standings before the playoffs.

Life is a Highway

With this match against Sacramento, a quick two-game homestand concludes for OCSC and another road trip begins. OCSC will have two days rest before heading out to Sin City and taking on Las Vegas Lights FC for the second time on July 27. The road trip will wrap up with a meeting against USL Championship newcomers Oakland Roots SC at Laney College Stadium.

LAST MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Orange County SC Host Rio Grande Valley FC

OCSC vs SRFC Pt. IV

Orange County SC plays Sacramento Republic FC for the fourth and final time this season on Saturday, July 24 at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

The teams have played three times within the opening half of the season and OCSC has won every meeting. OCSC’s home opener was against Sacramento back on May 22 with Chris Wehan scoring the game’s only goal in a 1-0 victory. OCSC is looking to bounce back from a two game skid after losses against San Diego Loyal SC and Rio Grande Valley FC.

See Ya Sacramento

OCSC finishes their season series against Sacramento while still not having faced division foes, Phoenix Rising FC. The two rivals won’t meet until August 14 in the desert. Those matches will be crucial in determining the final standings before the playoffs.

Life is a Highway

With this match against Sacramento, a quick two-game homestand concludes for OCSC and another road trip begins. OCSC will have two days rest before heading out to Sin City and taking on Las Vegas Lights FC for the second time on July 27. The road trip will wrap up with a meeting against USL Championship newcomers Oakland Roots SC at Laney College Stadium.

Dan Hirsch, a resident of Orange, CA, stood off to the side of the entrance to Championship Soccer Stadium with his daughter, Audrey, and his twin boys, Benjamin and Samuel. He waited for his wife, Stacy, and their eldest daughter, Lily, to arrive before entering the stadium. It was a weekday game in early June and the family came in two cars since some of the kids had soccer training in Lake Forest that ended in time for them to catch the final minutes of warmups. 

The stadium was already buzzing as many fans had arrived early for the first in a series of “Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats” nights that included free tacos to the first 500 fans from Rubios and celebrity chef Richard Blais. Despite their last-minute arrival, the Hirsch family was decked out in their Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) gear and watched the sunset over the pitch from their seats in Section 10 as OCSC faced off against San Diego Loyal SC. 

“Most home games are on Saturdays and we always have the calendar marked knowing this is what we’re going to do,” Dan said. “This is a rare night where the kids have training, but we always come out to games.”

The Hirsch family have been OCSC season ticket holders since the 2019 season, though their introduction to the club came during the previous season when the team made it to the USL Western Conference Finals.

“It was the team manager from my daughter’s soccer team that offered us tickets and it happened to be one of the last few games of the season,” Dan said. “We went to that game and the atmosphere was safe and great so we wanted to come back for the next game since it was going to be a big game. We kept coming through the playoffs, then we got season tickets which were affordable.”

Alongside the free parking for everyone, their impressions of the stadium experience are that no matter where people sit they will be in close proximity to the high quality of play in a family-friendly environment. 

“You are always close to the athletes compared to bigger stadiums,” Stacy said. “As a mom, the thing I like is that I know my kids are going to be safe when going to the bathroom or getting food in the stadium with their friends because it is easy to navigate and know where they are.”

Since the game against San Diego was one of the last matches with limited capacity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a majority of Hirsch's row was taped off except for two seats right next to them. Stacy explained that they required six tickets but also got two extra tickets allowing them to always invite other people, whether they be their kids’ friends or the friends’ parents.

Not only do their friends notice the family-oriented aspect of the gameday experience, but also that the stadium is in a central location where it can be just a 20-to-30 minute drive from the most northern and southern cities of Orange County. This allows Dan to connect the OCSC experience to how soccer teams in Europe are built around a community, in this case, a whole county. 

“This is our hometown team and for my kids, who play soccer, this is an important and big deal to them,” Dan said. “We can say that OCSC is our team.” 

With the soccer community continuing to grow, the Hirsch family takes a sense of pride in being able to live this experience with other people.

“It is really cool to be at the grassroots level of this, like to be a part of it from the beginning,” Stacy said. “We know all the cheers and chants that the supporter's group [County Line Coalition] sings. There are families that we have been sitting around for three seasons and to see their little kids growing up with our kids is really neat in this great environment.”

All four kids play soccer for local clubs OC Surf and West Coast Elite, the latter of which is part of OCSC’s Youth Soccer Network. The Hirsch kids take extra notice of play on the pitch and learn from what they see so they can learn for themselves to benefit their own budding soccer careers.

Dan Hirsch, a resident of Orange, CA, stood off to the side of the entrance to Championship Soccer Stadium with his daughter, Audrey, and his twin boys, Benjamin and Samuel. He waited for his wife, Stacy, and their eldest daughter, Lily, to arrive before entering the stadium. It was a weekday game in early June and the family came in two cars since some of the kids had soccer training in Lake Forest that ended in time for them to catch the final minutes of warmups. 

The stadium was already buzzing as many fans had arrived early for the first in a series of “Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats” nights that included free tacos to the first 500 fans from Rubios and celebrity chef Richard Blais. Despite their last-minute arrival, the Hirsch family was decked out in their Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) gear and watched the sunset over the pitch from their seats in Section 10 as OCSC faced off against San Diego Loyal SC. 

“Most home games are on Saturdays and we always have the calendar marked knowing this is what we’re going to do,” Dan said. “This is a rare night where the kids have training, but we always come out to games.”

The Hirsch family have been OCSC season ticket holders since the 2019 season, though their introduction to the club came during the previous season when the team made it to the USL Western Conference Finals.

“It was the team manager from my daughter’s soccer team that offered us tickets and it happened to be one of the last few games of the season,” Dan said. “We went to that game and the atmosphere was safe and great so we wanted to come back for the next game since it was going to be a big game. We kept coming through the playoffs, then we got season tickets which were affordable.”

Alongside the free parking for everyone, their impressions of the stadium experience are that no matter where people sit they will be in close proximity to the high quality of play in a family-friendly environment. 

“You are always close to the athletes compared to bigger stadiums,” Stacy said. “As a mom, the thing I like is that I know my kids are going to be safe when going to the bathroom or getting food in the stadium with their friends because it is easy to navigate and know where they are.”

Since the game against San Diego was one of the last matches with limited capacity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a majority of Hirsch’s row was taped off except for two seats right next to them. Stacy explained that they required six tickets but also got two extra tickets allowing them to always invite other people, whether they be their kids’ friends or the friends’ parents.

Not only do their friends notice the family-oriented aspect of the gameday experience, but also that the stadium is in a central location where it can be just a 20-to-30 minute drive from the most northern and southern cities of Orange County. This allows Dan to connect the OCSC experience to how soccer teams in Europe are built around a community, in this case, a whole county. 

“This is our hometown team and for my kids, who play soccer, this is an important and big deal to them,” Dan said. “We can say that OCSC is our team.” 

With the soccer community continuing to grow, the Hirsch family takes a sense of pride in being able to live this experience with other people.

“It is really cool to be at the grassroots level of this, like to be a part of it from the beginning,” Stacy said. “We know all the cheers and chants that the supporter’s group [County Line Coalition] sings. There are families that we have been sitting around for three seasons and to see their little kids growing up with our kids is really neat in this great environment.”

All four kids play soccer for local clubs OC Surf and West Coast Elite, the latter of which is part of OCSC’s Youth Soccer Network. The Hirsch kids take extra notice of play on the pitch and learn from what they see so they can learn for themselves to benefit their own budding soccer careers.

“I like to watch how players play my position so I can get new ideas about what my [club] coach is telling me to improve on,” Audrey said.

For the younger Hirsch twins, they love coming to the games and seeing their favorite players such as goal-scoring machine Ronaldo Damus and the midfield enforcer Mikko Kuningas in action. Much to the twins’ delight, Damus scored a game-tying goal in the second half in the 1-1 draw.

“You’re never too old to come out to a family event, especially if you love the sport,” Lily said. “It’s fun to just sit with them and have a conversation about what is going on.”

After not attending matches during the pandemic-stricken year, the Hirsch family looks forward to returning to the stadium to support their local professional soccer team along with other families and fans. 

“These are our first family nights out since COVID-19 started and going to sporting events is our normal,” Dan said. “It is really comfortable and just a beautiful environment. It is the perfect way to spend a spring and summer evening, where everything is affordable with the entertainment and food trucks.”

Experiences like those of the Hirsch family are consistent with the efforts of OCSC throughout the regular season that are part of “The NEW Family Game Night”. Tailored to support family fun and draw fans of all ages from all over the county, events include Saturday Fireworks Nights, Beer Fests, and the annual Fiesta de Fùtbol. For more information and to view the promotional schedule, click here. 

“I like to watch how players play my position so I can get new ideas about what my [club] coach is telling me to improve on,” Audrey said.

For the younger Hirsch twins, they love coming to the games and seeing their favorite players such as goal-scoring machine Ronaldo Damus and the midfield enforcer Mikko Kuningas in action. Much to the twins’ delight, Damus scored a game-tying goal in the second half in the 1-1 draw.

“You’re never too old to come out to a family event, especially if you love the sport,” Lily said. “It’s fun to just sit with them and have a conversation about what is going on.”

After not attending matches during the pandemic-stricken year, the Hirsch family looks forward to returning to the stadium to support their local professional soccer team along with other families and fans. 

“These are our first family nights out since COVID-19 started and going to sporting events is our normal,” Dan said. “It is really comfortable and just a beautiful environment. It is the perfect way to spend a spring and summer evening, where everything is affordable with the entertainment and food trucks.”

Experiences like those of the Hirsch family are consistent with the efforts of OCSC throughout the regular season that are part of “The NEW Family Game Night”. Tailored to support family fun and draw fans of all ages from all over the county, events include Saturday Fireworks Nights, Beer Fests, and the annual Fiesta de Fùtbol. For more information and to view the promotional schedule, click here. 

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 5:00 p.m. PT at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised on COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-3-3 (21 points, 2nd Pacific), Rio Grande Valley 6-3-3 (21 points, 2nd Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE:

(most recent first): Orange County: LWDDW, Rio Grande Valley: DWLDL

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 5:00 p.m. PT at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and televised on COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 6-3-3 (21 points, 2nd Pacific), Rio Grande Valley 6-3-3 (21 points, 2nd Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE:

(most recent first): Orange County: LWDDW, Rio Grande Valley: DWLDL

LAST MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Orange County Visits San Diego In Mid Week Clash 

Pacific vs. Mountain

Orange County looks to go 2-0 against their Mountain Divisional opponents Saturday night after defeating Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on July 1st. Both RGV and OCSC have a record of 6-3-3 and sit in second place in their respective divisional tables. 
 

Rocky Road

RGV got off to a hot start this season, only losing once in their first eight matches. Since then, the club has been up and down with only one win in their last four.  On the other side, Orange County lost their unbeaten streak Wednesday night against San Diego on the road after leading the game with a man-up. 

No Vacation In July

Orange County is reaching the meat of its schedule in July. The club plays eight matches throughout the month and five in the last three weeks. RGV enters the match with nine days rest, while Orange County will have had two days to recover.

LAST MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Orange County Visits San Diego In Mid Week Clash 

Pacific vs. Mountain

Orange County looks to go 2-0 against their Mountain Divisional opponents Saturday night after defeating Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on July 1st. Both RGV and OCSC have a record of 6-3-3 and sit in second place in their respective divisional tables. 
 

Rocky Road

RGV got off to a hot start this season, only losing once in their first eight matches. Since then, the club has been up and down with only one win in their last four.  On the other side, Orange County lost their unbeaten streak Wednesday night against San Diego on the road after leading the game with a man-up. 

No Vacation In July

Orange County is reaching the meat of its schedule in July. The club plays eight matches throughout the month and five in the last three weeks. RGV enters the match with nine days rest, while Orange County will have had two days to recover.