Kickoff: Tuesday, May 7 (7:00 PM PDT)
Where: Championship Stadium (Irvine, CA)
How to Watch: At The Champ, USSoccer.com
Orange County SC is Up for The Cup! The County Boys begin their Road to the CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM PDT against Loudoun United in the Round of 32 of the 109th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. A new tournament, a new kit and a new journey begin tomorrow…could it lead the way for a new hero??
NOT THE NOISIEST RESULT FOR LOUDOUN
Loudoun United head to The Champ for the Round of 32 after defeating the Richmond Kickers of USL League One on penalties 0 (5) – 0 (4) in the Third Round. The Virginian side is competing in the Open Cup for just the second time in their history, after they ended their partnership with D.C. United of MLS, and became eligible for the competition as an independent club. This is their second time making the Round of 32. Last year, they were defeated 5-1 by the Columbus Crew of MLS at Segra Field. They currently occupy the 9th seed at 2-4-2 in the USL-C Eastern Conference, after they grinded out a 0-0 result with Detroit City FC at home at Segra Field. They are currently winless on the road this season (0-3-1).
Third Round Result: def. Richmond Kickers on Penalties 0 (5) – 0 (4) (9th in USL-C Eastern Conference)
Open Cup Goals Scored: 0 | Open Cup Goals Allowed: 0 | Open Cup Clean Sheets: 1
Players to Watch
M Tommy McCabe
F Zach Ryan
UP FOR THE CUP!
Orange County SC enters the 109th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32, the furthest entrance for the County Boys in club history. It marks the third time the club has played in the Round of 32 in team history, with their last appearance coming in 2017. Orange County SC played two Open Cup matches in 2023, their lone home match came in a 5-0 trouncing of Capo FC 5-0 at Championship Stadium in the Second Round last year. Goals from forwards Thomas Amang, Emil Nielsen, Milan Iloski and Next Wave star Bryce Jamison powered the Black and Orange to an Open Cup victory in 2023. Goalkeeper Colin Shutler is 2-0-0 in his career against his hometown club with a 1.00 GAA while recording nine saves.
Players to Watch
GK Colin Shutler
F Bryce Jamison
All-time record:
Orange County SC is 2-0-0 all-time against Loudoun United FC.
Previous Matchup: 2023 USL Championship
Loudoun United FC 1 – 3 Orange County SC (Cardinale Stadium, Seaside, CA)
Scoring summary: Marc “Sparky” McNulty 15’ (OCSC), Milan Iloski – PEN 38’ (OCSC), Jackson Hopkins 42’ (LDN), Korede Osundina 84’ (OCSC)
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Orange County SC will be debuting their Magic of the Cup kit, our first Cup specific kit in club history, from our friends and kit suppliers at hummel. The Magic of the Cup kit shows Orange County SC’s commitment to grassroots, community soccer, which has been celebrated for 109 years now with the Open Cup. Giving all levels of soccer in America a chance at cup glory. The design follows that of many kits worn in the 1910s, with a County twist on the scheme. The kit features a vertical striped pattern, with alternating black and orange stripes and the iconic hummel chevrons in orange on the shoulders, the Open Cup badge, and a modified crest. Order yours online at ocscshop.com today, the only way to ensure you will have one at The Champ before kickoff!
¡VAMOS A LA FIESTA CON ORANGE COUNTY SC!
Orange County SC hosts our second fan favorite Beer Fest on Saturday, May 25 when they host Loudoun United on Fiesta de Beer Fest, beginning at 5:00 PM! Come join the Black and Orange and sample 50 different flavors of beer from around the County while cheering on Orange County’s only professional soccer club! Our Early Bird special is still available, but will end soon! Grab your tickets, here.
SECURE YOUR SEAT FOR 2024!
The only way to secure your seat for every Orange County SC home match in 2024 is by becoming a season ticket holder! Becoming a season ticket holder comes with special benefits, like your own entrance at The Champ, a ticket to one away game of your choice and much more! Get yours prorated today at orangecountysoccer.com/season-tickets.