Kickoff: Wednesday, October 16 (6:00 PM PDT)
Where: Southwest University Park (El Paso, TX)
How to Watch: CBS Sports Golazo! Network
After a gritty 2-0 win at home last Wednesday over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at The Champ last Wednesday, the County Boys placed a four point cushion between themselves and the rest of the pack chasing a playoff spot ahead of their final road trip of the regular season. Now, the County Boys attempt to climb higher up the table and tick off another club first along the way…
LIFE AS THE SPOILER CAR
El Paso Locomotive FC enter Saturday’s contest in 12th place in the Western Conference and are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. However, the Locomotive did not go down without a fight, as they are currently in the midst of their best run of form this season. They are currently unbeaten in their last four matches, including a thrilling 2-2 draw with San Antonio FC last Wednesday where both of their goals came after the 80th minute. To coincide with this good run of form, they have also been undefeated at Southwest University Park across their previous five home matches (2-0-3). Forward Amando Moreno leads the side in goals with six this season and former USL Champion with OCSC, midfielder Eric Calvillo, has generated the most chances for El Paso (41).
2024 Regular Season Record: 7-16-8 (12th in USL-C Western Conference)
Goals Scored: 25 I Goals Allowed: 41 I Clean Sheets: 8
Players to Watch
M Eric Calvillo
F Amando Moreno
SQUEEZE EVERY LAST ROAD POINT
Orange County SC earned a hard fought three points at Championship Stadium last Wednesday in a 2-0 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. An own goal created by midfielder Chris Hegardt and a stoppage time sealer from leading goal scorer Ethan Zubak powered the offense as captain Markus Nakkim and his defense kept another clean sheet in front of the USL Championship Player of the Month, goalkeeper Colin Shutler. Hegardt has now been directly involved in two of the Black and Orange’s last three goals, while midfielder Seth Casiple now has two assists in as many matches. Casiple has been terrific in the midfield for Danny Stone’s side over the last two matches, completing 90% of his passes, 15/17 accurate long balls and 17 passes into the final third, all while making seven interceptions. Now the County Boys head to El Paso looking for their first win at Southwest University Park in club history and their first road win in their last eight road matches. Three points Wednesday would bring the Black and Orange on the verge of a playoff berth, with their magic number currently sitting at 6.
Players to Watch
M Seth Casiple
F Ethan Zubak
All-time record
Orange County SC is 2-4-4 all-time against El Paso Locomotive FC
Previous Matchup: 2024 USL Championship
Orange County SC 0 – 1 El Paso Locomotive FC (Championship Stadium, Irvine, CA)
Scoring Summary: Eric Calvillo – PK 64’ (ELP)
VAMOS A LA FIESTA DE FÚTBOL
Orange County SC returns home to Championship Stadium on Saturday, October 19 as they face New Mexico United at 7:00 PM on Fiesta de Fútbol Night, presented by Taqueria Hoy, the Official Taco of OCSC! We will have various activations celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the night, including a halftime performance from Ballet Folklorico Nueva Generacion of Santa An! Tickets are going fast, so grab yours here today!
GO ALL IN FOR 2025!
34 cities, with one club to unite them all! Go All In on the 2025 Orange County SC season by placing a Season Ticket Holder deposit! For $34.01, you can unlock exclusive benefits like private parties, your very own entry to The Champ and merchandise discounts! For the full list of benefits and more information, go to orangecountysoccer.com/season-tickets!
THE KITS ARE HERE!
The 2024 County Roads and Owners kits from our official outfitter at hummel are now back in stock! Our jet black kit features a road map of Orange County in orange on the front of the kit and our Owners kit with names of our owners in orange wave patterned accents on a bone colored kit are now back in stock in all sizes. Grab your County Roads kit and Owners kit along with the rest of our kit line at the stadium on Saturday or at ocscshop.com today, and Rep the County!