NEWS

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 30th at Cal State Dominguez Hills Toro Stadium in Carson, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 14-10-7 (49 points, 2nd Pacific), LA: 11-14-6 (39 points, 4th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WWWWL, LA: LLWDW

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 30th at Cal State Dominguez Hills Toro Stadium in Carson, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 14-10-7 (49 points, 2nd Pacific), LA: 11-14-6 (39 points, 4th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WWWWL, LA: LLWDW

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THIS IS OC

Orange County SC’s 2021 USL Championship regular season concludes against LA Galaxy II, or Los Dos, up the 405 North in Carson at Cal State Dominguez Hills Toro Stadium on Saturday, October 30 at 7:30 pm. A draw or win means that OCSC secures second place in the Pacific Division and hosts a first-round USL Playoff match against the third-place team in the Mountain Division at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

SOMEBODY SAY STAKES?

Because of the results from this past Sunday, this game will be of importance to every team in the Pacific Division except Las Vegas Lights FC and Sacramento FC, who have been eliminated from playoff contention. The result of this edition of the 405 Derby will have implications of who finishes in second place between OCSC and San Diego Loyal SC and who will clinch the fourth and final playoff spot between Los Dos, Tacoma Defiance, and Oakland Roots SC.

A HOME PLAYOFF MATCH (?)

OCSC is on the cusp of hosting their first USL Championship Playoff match since 2018. Here’s why: OCSC clinched their berth on October 20 against San Diego Loyal which brought them within a point of second place in the Pacific Division. Three days later, OCSC beat Las Vegas Lights FC which saw OC leapfrog SD in the standings by two points. The next day, SD dropped a seven-goal thriller against Oakland Roots SC giving OCSC a clear path to clinching second place on the final matchday. No matter what the final standings end up looking like, OCSC will play either San Antonio FC or Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the first round.

OCSC’S FOUR FOR FOUR

After dropping their first two matches of October, OCSC has hit their stride when it mattered most by going on a season-high four-game winning streak and it was not easy. Three clean sheets against three playoff-caliber teams not only brought OCSC back into the playoffs but also in the mix for a home playoff match. The fourth victory against LV Lights FC was secured by Ronaldo Damus’s stoppage-time winner after OCSC conceded their first goal in 360-plus minutes to put the team into the coveted second-place Pacific Division slot and in the driver’s seat heading into the final matchday.

WATCH PARTY AT LEFT COAST BREWING CO.

Come through and hang out at the official viewing party of the OCSC-Los Dos match in the comfort of the Left Coast Brewing Co. in Irvine. The match kicks off at 7:30 pm so get there early to grab some food and drinks and cheer on the boys! Fans will also have the opportunity to win free OCSC swag and more! 

THIS IS OC

Orange County SC’s 2021 USL Championship regular season concludes against LA Galaxy II, or Los Dos, up the 405 North in Carson at Cal State Dominguez Hills Toro Stadium on Saturday, October 30 at 7:30 pm. A draw or win means that OCSC secures second place in the Pacific Division and hosts a first-round USL Playoff match against the third-place team in the Mountain Division at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

SOMEBODY SAY STAKES?

Because of the results from this past Sunday, this game will be of importance to every team in the Pacific Division except Las Vegas Lights FC and Sacramento FC, who have been eliminated from playoff contention. The result of this edition of the 405 Derby will have implications of who finishes in second place between OCSC and San Diego Loyal SC and who will clinch the fourth and final playoff spot between Los Dos, Tacoma Defiance, and Oakland Roots SC.

A HOME PLAYOFF MATCH (?)

OCSC is on the cusp of hosting their first USL Championship Playoff match since 2018. Here’s why: OCSC clinched their berth on October 20 against San Diego Loyal which brought them within a point of second place in the Pacific Division. Three days later, OCSC beat Las Vegas Lights FC which saw OC leapfrog SD in the standings by two points. The next day, SD dropped a seven-goal thriller against Oakland Roots SC giving OCSC a clear path to clinching second place on the final matchday. No matter what the final standings end up looking like, OCSC will play either San Antonio FC or Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the first round.

OCSC’S FOUR FOR FOUR

After dropping their first two matches of October, OCSC has hit their stride when it mattered most by going on a season-high four-game winning streak and it was not easy. Three clean sheets against three playoff-caliber teams not only brought OCSC back into the playoffs but also in the mix for a home playoff match. The fourth victory against LV Lights FC was secured by Ronaldo Damus’s stoppage-time winner after OCSC conceded their first goal in 360-plus minutes to put the team into the coveted second-place Pacific Division slot and in the driver’s seat heading into the final matchday.

WATCH PARTY AT LEFT COAST BREWING CO.

Come through and hang out at the official viewing party of the OCSC-Los Dos match in the comfort of the Left Coast Brewing Co. in Irvine. The match kicks off at 7:30 pm so get there early to grab some food and drinks and cheer on the boys! Fans will also have the opportunity to win free OCSC swag and more! 

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Leading scorer Ronaldo Damus in the 90+4’ broke a six-game scoring drought to lift Orange County SC to a 2-1 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC on Scotoberfest and Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 23 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. With a playoff berth clinched during the midweek, OCSC needed a draw or a win to keep their hopes of hosting a first round USL Championship Playoff match alive by moving into second place in the Pacific Division. 

Las Vegas, who are at the bottom of the division and eliminated from playoff contention, almost played spoiler with a little late game drama in front of nearly 5,000 supporters in the OC. In the first of two minutes in stoppage time, 10-man Las Vegas scored an equalizing goal thanks to forward Danny Trejo that sucked the energy out of the stadium.

The Las Vegas celebration took long enough for a little extra time to be added, giving OCSC at least one more crack on goal. Rando slipped on a free kick try and the ball landed right with OCSC who immediately pushed forward ready to capitalize with the open goal and out-of-position keeper. Forward Darwin Jones sprinted with the ball into the penalty box and tapped it right to Damus who finally got his 14th goal of the season and the game-winner on the last kick of the game.

Damus almost had that 14th goal a few times in the match. OCSC’s first goal of the game was ruled an own goal, but was created by a shot from Damus that was blocked by one Vegas defender with the ball ricocheting off another Vegas defender into his own net in the 65’. The unfortunate deflection came off Dekel Keinen, who was eventually sent off 11 minutes later after receiving his second yellow card of the match. 

OCSC Patrick Rakovsky gave up his first goal in nearly 360-plus minutes and was on the verge of notching his fourth consecutive clean sheet in OCSC’s home finale.

OCSC concludes the 2021 USL Championship regular season on the road up the 405 North at Dignity Health Sports Park against LA Galaxy II on Saturday, October 30 at 7:30pm. After the 405 Derby, OCSC looks towards the 2021 USL Championship Western Conference Quarterfinal playoff to be held either on November 6 or 7.

Leading scorer Ronaldo Damus in the 90+4’ broke a six-game scoring drought to lift Orange County SC to a 2-1 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC on Scotoberfest and Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 23 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. With a playoff berth clinched during the midweek, OCSC needed a draw or a win to keep their hopes of hosting a first round USL Championship Playoff match alive by moving into second place in the Pacific Division. 

Las Vegas, who are at the bottom of the division and eliminated from playoff contention, almost played spoiler with a little late game drama in front of nearly 5,000 supporters in the OC. In the first of two minutes in stoppage time, 10-man Las Vegas scored an equalizing goal thanks to forward Danny Trejo that sucked the energy out of the stadium.

The Las Vegas celebration took long enough for a little extra time to be added, giving OCSC at least one more crack on goal. Rando slipped on a free kick try and the ball landed right with OCSC who immediately pushed forward ready to capitalize with the open goal and out-of-position keeper. Forward Darwin Jones sprinted with the ball into the penalty box and tapped it right to Damus who finally got his 14th goal of the season and the game-winner on the last kick of the game.

Damus almost had that 14th goal a few times in the match. OCSC’s first goal of the game was ruled an own goal, but was created by a shot from Damus that was blocked by one Vegas defender with the ball ricocheting off another Vegas defender into his own net in the 65’. The unfortunate deflection came off Dekel Keinen, who was eventually sent off 11 minutes later after receiving his second yellow card of the match. 

OCSC Patrick Rakovsky gave up his first goal in nearly 360-plus minutes and was on the verge of notching his fourth consecutive clean sheet in OCSC’s home finale.

OCSC concludes the 2021 USL Championship regular season on the road up the 405 North at Dignity Health Sports Park against LA Galaxy II on Saturday, October 30 at 7:30pm. After the 405 Derby, OCSC looks towards the 2021 USL Championship Western Conference Quarterfinal playoff to be held either on November 6 or 7.

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Orange County SC vs Las Vegas Lights FC

USL Championship | October 23, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: Stunning.

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

OCSC – 65’ Keinan (Own Goal)

Las Vegas – 90+1' Trejo

OCSC – 90+4' Damus

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

30' Kuningas

46' Henry

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC

12', 76' Keinan

86' Daroma

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Nathan Smith, Kevin Alston, Kobi Henry, Michael Orozco (C ), Thomas McCabe, Sean Okoli, Eric Calvillo, Mikko Kuningas, Brian Iloski, Ronaldo Damus

Subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Brent Richards, Seth Casiple, Francis Jacobs, Aidan Apodaca, Thomas Enevoldsen, Darwin Jones

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 58% | Shots: 27 | Shots On Goal: 12 | Corners: 7 | Fouls: 14 | Offsides: 3 |

 

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC LINEUP:

Alex Rando (GK), Dylan Presto, Eric Iloski, Dekel Keinan (C), Antonio Leone, Frank Daroma, Nathan Sepulveda, Tristan Weber, Daniel Trejo, Roberto Molina, Julian Vázquez

Subs: Donovan Palomares, Mohamed Traore, Chinenye Uche, Christopher Jaime, Michael Yeboah, Bruce El Mesmari

Head Coach: Steven Cherundolo

Possession: 42% | Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 1 | Corners: 2 | Fouls: 11 | Offsides: 1|

Orange County SC vs Las Vegas Lights FC

USL Championship | October 23, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: Stunning.

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

OCSC – 65’ Keinan (Own Goal)

Las Vegas – 90+1′ Trejo

OCSC – 90+4′ Damus

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

30′ Kuningas

46′ Henry

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC

12′, 76′ Keinan

86′ Daroma

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Nathan Smith, Kevin Alston, Kobi Henry, Michael Orozco (C ), Thomas McCabe, Sean Okoli, Eric Calvillo, Mikko Kuningas, Brian Iloski, Ronaldo Damus

Subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Brent Richards, Seth Casiple, Francis Jacobs, Aidan Apodaca, Thomas Enevoldsen, Darwin Jones

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 58% | Shots: 27 | Shots On Goal: 12 | Corners: 7 | Fouls: 14 | Offsides: 3 |

 

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC LINEUP:

Alex Rando (GK), Dylan Presto, Eric Iloski, Dekel Keinan (C), Antonio Leone, Frank Daroma, Nathan Sepulveda, Tristan Weber, Daniel Trejo, Roberto Molina, Julian Vázquez

Subs: Donovan Palomares, Mohamed Traore, Chinenye Uche, Christopher Jaime, Michael Yeboah, Bruce El Mesmari

Head Coach: Steven Cherundolo

Possession: 42% | Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 1 | Corners: 2 | Fouls: 11 | Offsides: 1|

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WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 23rd at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 13-10-7 ( 46 points, 3rd Pacific), Las Vegas: 6-21-3 (21 points, 8th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WWWLL, Las Vegas: LWLDL

MATCH THEME:

SCOTOBERFEST

BUY TICKETS

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 23rd at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 13-10-7 ( 46 points, 3rd Pacific), Las Vegas: 6-21-3 (21 points, 8th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WWWLL, Las Vegas: LWLDL

MATCH THEME:

SCOTOBERFEST

BUY TICKETS

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ALL OF THE LIGHTS

Orange County SC concludes their 2021 USL Championship regular season schedule against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, October 23 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine at 7pm. OCSC won and scored three goals—Robbie Kiernan header, Thomas Enevoldsen penalty kick and Ronaldo Damus goal—during Vegas’s September visit to the county. It was OCSC’s first home victory in two months and has since won their last three out of four home games.

SCOTOBERFEST

Leading up to kick off, OCSC is hosting an all-new Scottish Festival beginning at 11am at Championship Soccer Stadium. There will be authentic Scottish food and drink vendors with Scottish music and dancing adding to the festivities. This Scottish Festival coupled with Fan Appreciation Night is a nod to OCSC’s partnership with Scottish giants Rangers FC from Glasgow. Festival tickets also include match tickets.

RAKO THE WALL

In OCSC’s current three match winning streak, zero goals have been scored against the defensively sound backline and goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky. The German goalkeeper was rewarded for his efforts by being named an honorable mention in the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 26. During the three consecutive clean sheets, Rakovsky has notched 10 saves and three clearances.

WASSSSUP PLAYOFFS

With a 1-0 victory over San Diego Loyal SC on Wednesday, October 20, OCSC clinched a spot in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs. Needing just one point and a draw to book their ticket, OCSC went for the three points behind a magisterial direct free kick goal from Eric Calvillo and a four save performance from Patrick Rakovsky. OCSC returns to the postseason after missing out during the 2020 USL Championship season.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

OCSC currently sits one point behind second place San Diego Loyal SC in the Pacific Division with both teams yet to play two more games before the season’s conclusion. The race for second place and a first round home playoff match will go down to the wire. Should OCSC finish in second place, they will take on the third place team from the Mountain Division either on November 6 or 7 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/playoffs.

ALL OF THE LIGHTS

Orange County SC concludes their 2021 USL Championship regular season schedule against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, October 23 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine at 7pm. OCSC won and scored three goals—Robbie Kiernan header, Thomas Enevoldsen penalty kick and Ronaldo Damus goal—during Vegas’s September visit to the county. It was OCSC’s first home victory in two months and has since won their last three out of four home games.

SCOTOBERFEST

Leading up to kick off, OCSC is hosting an all-new Scottish Festival beginning at 11am at Championship Soccer Stadium. There will be authentic Scottish food and drink vendors with Scottish music and dancing adding to the festivities. This Scottish Festival coupled with Fan Appreciation Night is a nod to OCSC’s partnership with Scottish giants Rangers FC from Glasgow. Festival tickets also include match tickets.

RAKO THE WALL

In OCSC’s current three match winning streak, zero goals have been scored against the defensively sound backline and goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky. The German goalkeeper was rewarded for his efforts by being named an honorable mention in the USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 26. During the three consecutive clean sheets, Rakovsky has notched 10 saves and three clearances.

WASSSSUP PLAYOFFS

With a 1-0 victory over San Diego Loyal SC on Wednesday, October 20, OCSC clinched a spot in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs. Needing just one point and a draw to book their ticket, OCSC went for the three points behind a magisterial direct free kick goal from Eric Calvillo and a four save performance from Patrick Rakovsky. OCSC returns to the postseason after missing out during the 2020 USL Championship season.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

OCSC currently sits one point behind second place San Diego Loyal SC in the Pacific Division with both teams yet to play two more games before the season’s conclusion. The race for second place and a first round home playoff match will go down to the wire. Should OCSC finish in second place, they will take on the third place team from the Mountain Division either on November 6 or 7 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/playoffs.

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Orange County SC clinched a berth in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs with a 1-0 win over their southern rivals San Diego Loyal SC on Wednesday, October 20 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. It was OCSC’s third consecutive victory and clean sheet putting them within a point of second place in the Pacific Division.

After missing the playoffs in 2020, OCSC endured a 2021 USL Championship regular season that saw a midseason coaching change, depleted rosters and a grueling schedule often playing three games in seven days. On the night where OCSC needed just one point to clinch, the team fended off the Loyal behind a spectacular free-kick goal and a defensive clinic.

In the 25’, forward Ronaldo Damus was brought down at the top of the penalty box drawing a free-kick. Both forward Brian Iloski and midfielder Eric Calvillo stood over the ball awaiting the referee’s signal. The whistle blew and Calvillo struck a right-footed curling shot past the outstretched San Diego goalkeeper Austin Guerrero for the game’s only goal. This was Calvillo’s third goal of the season.

San Diego was left stunned at the impressive goal they had given up and looked to find the equalizer. OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky and his line of defense kept San Diego from scoring a goal. Rakovsky, who was named as an honorable mention in last week’s USL Championship Team of the Week, earned his third consecutive shutout.

With the win, OCSC moves a point behind San Diego who currently sit in second place with both teams having two games left to play. OCSC now holds the tiebreaker over San Diego in head-to-head going 2-1-1 this season. A second place finish guarantees a home playoff match with tickets now on sale at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/playoffs.

OCSC wraps up their home schedule on Saturday, October 23, against Las Vegas Lights FC on Scotoberfest, an OCSC and Scottish festival. The festival begins at 11am around the stadium and the match kicks off at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium.

Orange County SC clinched a berth in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs with a 1-0 win over their southern rivals San Diego Loyal SC on Wednesday, October 20 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. It was OCSC’s third consecutive victory and clean sheet putting them within a point of second place in the Pacific Division.

After missing the playoffs in 2020, OCSC endured a 2021 USL Championship regular season that saw a midseason coaching change, depleted rosters and a grueling schedule often playing three games in seven days. On the night where OCSC needed just one point to clinch, the team fended off the Loyal behind a spectacular free-kick goal and a defensive clinic.

In the 25’, forward Ronaldo Damus was brought down at the top of the penalty box drawing a free-kick. Both forward Brian Iloski and midfielder Eric Calvillo stood over the ball awaiting the referee’s signal. The whistle blew and Calvillo struck a right-footed curling shot past the outstretched San Diego goalkeeper Austin Guerrero for the game’s only goal. This was Calvillo’s third goal of the season.

San Diego was left stunned at the impressive goal they had given up and looked to find the equalizer. OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky and his line of defense kept San Diego from scoring a goal. Rakovsky, who was named as an honorable mention in last week’s USL Championship Team of the Week, earned his third consecutive shutout.

With the win, OCSC moves a point behind San Diego who currently sit in second place with both teams having two games left to play. OCSC now holds the tiebreaker over San Diego in head-to-head going 2-1-1 this season. A second place finish guarantees a home playoff match with tickets now on sale at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/playoffs.

OCSC wraps up their home schedule on Saturday, October 23, against Las Vegas Lights FC on Scotoberfest, an OCSC and Scottish festival. The festival begins at 11am around the stadium and the match kicks off at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium.

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Orange County SC vs San Diego Loyal SC

USL Championship | October 20, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: That Playoff Feeling.

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

26’ Eric Calvillo

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

72’ Kevin Alston

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC

25’ Collin Martin

33’ Elijah Martin

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers, Michael Orozco (C ), Brian Iloski (90’ Thomas Enevoldsen), Ronaldo Damus, Eric Calvillo, Brent Richards, Ugo Okoli (79’ Seth Casiple), Ben Mines (62’ Tommy McCabe), Kobi Henry

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Darwin Jones, Aidan Apodaca, Nate Smith

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 34.9% | Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corners: 1 | Fouls: 17 | Offsides: 1 |

 

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC LINEUP:

Austin Guerrero (GK), Elijah Martin, Grant Stoneman, Charlie Adams ( C ), Jack Blake (45’ Miguel Ibarra), Alejandro Guido (80’ Ben Spencer), Joshua Yaro (66’ Callum Montgomery), Collin Martin, Oliver Larraz (61’ Tumi Moshobane), Augustine Williams, Douglas Martinez (80’ Corey Hertzog)

Unused subs: Castanheira (GK), Hackworth

Head Coach: Landon Donovan

Possession: 65.1% | Shots: 11 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 15 | Offsides: 3 |

Orange County SC vs San Diego Loyal SC

USL Championship | October 20, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: That Playoff Feeling.

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

26’ Eric Calvillo

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

72’ Kevin Alston

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC

25’ Collin Martin

33’ Elijah Martin

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers, Michael Orozco (C ), Brian Iloski (90’ Thomas Enevoldsen), Ronaldo Damus, Eric Calvillo, Brent Richards, Ugo Okoli (79’ Seth Casiple), Ben Mines (62’ Tommy McCabe), Kobi Henry

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Darwin Jones, Aidan Apodaca, Nate Smith

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 34.9% | Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corners: 1 | Fouls: 17 | Offsides: 1 |

 

SAN DIEGO LOYAL SC LINEUP:

Austin Guerrero (GK), Elijah Martin, Grant Stoneman, Charlie Adams ( C ), Jack Blake (45’ Miguel Ibarra), Alejandro Guido (80’ Ben Spencer), Joshua Yaro (66’ Callum Montgomery), Collin Martin, Oliver Larraz (61’ Tumi Moshobane), Augustine Williams, Douglas Martinez (80’ Corey Hertzog)

Unused subs: Castanheira (GK), Hackworth

Head Coach: Landon Donovan

Possession: 65.1% | Shots: 11 | Shots On Goal: 4 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 15 | Offsides: 3 |

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WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 20th at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 12-10-7 ( 43 points, 3rd Pacific), San Diego: 14-10-5 (47 points, 2nd Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WWLLW, San Diego: DWWWL

MATCH THEME:

Irvine City Night / Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats

BUY TICKETS

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 20th at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 12-10-7 ( 43 points, 3rd Pacific), San Diego: 14-10-5 (47 points, 2nd Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WWLLW, San Diego: DWWWL

MATCH THEME:

Irvine City Night / Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats

BUY TICKETS

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THE LOYAL ON OUR SOIL

Orange County SC hosts San Diego Loyal SC in a highly anticipated Pacific Division midweek matchup on Wednesday, October 20 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. It is the first time since early June that the Loyal travel up the 5 North and across the county line where Ronaldo Damus scored the equalizer in the 1-1 draw.

ONE POINT AND THEN SOME

After a pair of OCSC 1-0 victories last week against Phoenix Rising FC and Oakland Roots SC, the boys in Black and Orange can clinch a berth in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs with at least a draw or a win against their southern rivals. With a win, OCSC can come within one point of the coveted second seed in the Pacific Division currently held by San Diego with both teams having two games to play after their final meeting on Wednesday. The second placed team will have a home playoff game against the third place team from the Mountain Division. 

THE CHAPLOW ERA

When OC and SD kick off Wednesday, it will be just one day shy of the two-month anniversary of interim head coach Richard Chaplow’s first game and win as the team’s gaffer. Chaplow led OCSC to a 2-1 come from behind win against San Diego in a tough road environment to reinvigorate his side heading into the latter half of the regular season. Since then, Chaplow has gone 6-3-2 putting OCSC well in control of their own destiny for a postseason berth. 

B3N MINES SZN

Guess who scored, scored again!? It’s Ben Mines, tell a friend! With his third goal in three consecutive matches, Mines put away the winning goal in OCSC’s 1-0 victory in front of a sold out crowd in the Bay Area against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, October 16. Forward Ronaldo Damus was credited with the assist as he passed the ball through the six yard box where Mines was there to hit at a sharp angle with his right foot. The goal came minutes after OCSC had a penalty kick goal called back and saved on the retake. 

SCOTOBER

OCSC concludes their 2021 USL Championship regular-season home schedule with a Saturday evening match against Las Vegas Lights FC on October 23. Before the match, OC will be hosting a Scottish Festival full of food, drinks, music and family fun for all fans to enjoy. Event starts at 11am at the Orange County Great Park.

THE LOYAL ON OUR SOIL

Orange County SC hosts San Diego Loyal SC in a highly anticipated Pacific Division midweek matchup on Wednesday, October 20 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. It is the first time since early June that the Loyal travel up the 5 North and across the county line where Ronaldo Damus scored the equalizer in the 1-1 draw.

ONE POINT AND THEN SOME

After a pair of OCSC 1-0 victories last week against Phoenix Rising FC and Oakland Roots SC, the boys in Black and Orange can clinch a berth in the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs with at least a draw or a win against their southern rivals. With a win, OCSC can come within one point of the coveted second seed in the Pacific Division currently held by San Diego with both teams having two games to play after their final meeting on Wednesday. The second placed team will have a home playoff game against the third place team from the Mountain Division. 

THE CHAPLOW ERA

When OC and SD kick off Wednesday, it will be just one day shy of the two-month anniversary of interim head coach Richard Chaplow’s first game and win as the team’s gaffer. Chaplow led OCSC to a 2-1 come from behind win against San Diego in a tough road environment to reinvigorate his side heading into the latter half of the regular season. Since then, Chaplow has gone 6-3-2 putting OCSC well in control of their own destiny for a postseason berth. 

B3N MINES SZN

Guess who scored, scored again!? It’s Ben Mines, tell a friend! With his third goal in three consecutive matches, Mines put away the winning goal in OCSC’s 1-0 victory in front of a sold out crowd in the Bay Area against Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, October 16. Forward Ronaldo Damus was credited with the assist as he passed the ball through the six yard box where Mines was there to hit at a sharp angle with his right foot. The goal came minutes after OCSC had a penalty kick goal called back and saved on the retake. 

SCOTOBER

OCSC concludes their 2021 USL Championship regular-season home schedule with a Saturday evening match against Las Vegas Lights FC on October 23. Before the match, OC will be hosting a Scottish Festival full of food, drinks, music and family fun for all fans to enjoy. Event starts at 11am at the Orange County Great Park.

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Orange County SC put together a gritty performance on the road in their 1-0 win against Oakland Roots SC at Laney College Football Stadium on Saturday, October 16. The result brings OCSC closer and closer to a playoff berth.

Interim head coach Richard Chaplow made some changes to the starting lineup as OCSC played their second of four games in a stretch of 14 days. Defender Nate Smith and midfielder Mikko Kuningas started after appearing as substitutes in OCSC’s midweek victory against Phoenix Rising FC. 

With the ball moving fast on Oakland’s turf field, OC applied pressure early and were rewarded with a penalty kick after midfielder Ben Mines drew a foul in the area. Midfielder Dillon Powers powered the spot kick past the Oakland goalkeeper. As OCSC celebrated, the penalty kick goal was disallowed due to encroachment. The try was redone and Oakland's goalkeeper Paul Blanchette saved it, keeping the score level in the 23’. 

A couple of minutes later in the 28’, OCSC forward Ronaldo Damus had the ball upfield and crossed it through the six-yard box where Mines scored the game's first goal with his right foot. It was Mines’s third goal in three consecutive games. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of OCSC. 

In the second half, Oakland found themselves a man down after Jose Hernandez was shown a red card for an unnecessary foul on Kuningas. OCSC took advantage of the extra attacker by constantly looking to score an insurance goal. 

The chances on goal for OCSC were there, but the woodwork kept Oakland within a goal of equalizing. Oakland did press on despite the red card and had promising build ups with nothing to show for as they did not register a shot on goal the whole game. 

The closest that Oakland got to scoring was off goalkeeper Blanchette’s header from a corner kick, but OCSC defender Brent Richards was there to clear the ball away from the goal. That save put OCSC in the clear and secured the three points in a 1-0 victory.

OCSC maintained their perfect record against Oakland all-time at 4-0-0 and only allowed one goal. 

OCSC returns home to Irvine for the final two home games of the USL Championship regular season next week. On Wednesday, October 20, the boys in Black and Orange will host San Diego Loyal SC on the last Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats night. On Saturday, October 23, OCSC wraps the home schedule with a match against Las Vegas Lights FC on Scotoberfest, an OCSC and Scottish festival. Both games are at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

Orange County SC put together a gritty performance on the road in their 1-0 win against Oakland Roots SC at Laney College Football Stadium on Saturday, October 16. The result brings OCSC closer and closer to a playoff berth.

Interim head coach Richard Chaplow made some changes to the starting lineup as OCSC played their second of four games in a stretch of 14 days. Defender Nate Smith and midfielder Mikko Kuningas started after appearing as substitutes in OCSC’s midweek victory against Phoenix Rising FC. 

With the ball moving fast on Oakland’s turf field, OC applied pressure early and were rewarded with a penalty kick after midfielder Ben Mines drew a foul in the area. Midfielder Dillon Powers powered the spot kick past the Oakland goalkeeper. As OCSC celebrated, the penalty kick goal was disallowed due to encroachment. The try was redone and Oakland’s goalkeeper Paul Blanchette saved it, keeping the score level in the 23’. 

A couple of minutes later in the 28’, OCSC forward Ronaldo Damus had the ball upfield and crossed it through the six-yard box where Mines scored the game’s first goal with his right foot. It was Mines’s third goal in three consecutive games. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of OCSC. 

In the second half, Oakland found themselves a man down after Jose Hernandez was shown a red card for an unnecessary foul on Kuningas. OCSC took advantage of the extra attacker by constantly looking to score an insurance goal. 

The chances on goal for OCSC were there, but the woodwork kept Oakland within a goal of equalizing. Oakland did press on despite the red card and had promising build ups with nothing to show for as they did not register a shot on goal the whole game. 

The closest that Oakland got to scoring was off goalkeeper Blanchette’s header from a corner kick, but OCSC defender Brent Richards was there to clear the ball away from the goal. That save put OCSC in the clear and secured the three points in a 1-0 victory.

OCSC maintained their perfect record against Oakland all-time at 4-0-0 and only allowed one goal. 

OCSC returns home to Irvine for the final two home games of the USL Championship regular season next week. On Wednesday, October 20, the boys in Black and Orange will host San Diego Loyal SC on the last Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats night. On Saturday, October 23, OCSC wraps the home schedule with a match against Las Vegas Lights FC on Scotoberfest, an OCSC and Scottish festival. Both games are at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

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Orange County SC vs Oakland Roots SC

USL Championship | October 16, 2021

Venue: Laney College Football Stadium (The Town, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: B3N Mines and a Bay Breeze

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

25’ Ben Mines (OCSC)

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

38’ Nate Smith 

54’ Michael Orozco

86’ Eric Calvillo

OAKLAND ROOTS SC

30’ Memo Díaz

54’ Jose Hernández (RED)

59’ Wal Fall

59’ Johnny Rodríguez 

86’ Kai Greene

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco (

C ), Brian Iloski (81’ Darwin Jones), Ronaldo Damus (82’ Aidan Apodaca), Eric Calvillo, Ben Mines (66’ Tommy McCabe), Kobi Henry, Nate Smith (45’ Brent Richards), Mikko Kuningas (73’ Ugo Okoli)

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Seth Casiple

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 46.3% | Shots: 15 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 3 | Fouls: 15 | Offsides: 3 |

 

OAKLAND ROOTS SC LINEUP:

Paul Blanchette (GK), Ariel Mbumba (59’ Tarek Morad), Soya Takahashi, Wal Fall, Matais Fissore, Lindo Mfeka (42’ Jeremy Bokila), Josè Hernàndez, Emrah Klimenta ( C ) (79’ Jesus Erinquez), Memo Diaz (59’ Akeem Ward), Brian Brown, Kai Greene, Johnny Rodriguez (59’ Quincy Amarikwa)

Unused subs: Taylor Bailey (GK), Joseph Nane

Head Coach: Jordan Ferrell

Possession: 53.7% | Shots: 8 | Shots On Goal: 0 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 17 | Offsides: 2 |

Orange County SC vs Oakland Roots SC

USL Championship | October 16, 2021

Venue: Laney College Football Stadium (The Town, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: B3N Mines and a Bay Breeze

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

25’ Ben Mines (OCSC)

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

38’ Nate Smith 

54’ Michael Orozco

86’ Eric Calvillo

OAKLAND ROOTS SC

30’ Memo Díaz

54’ Jose Hernández (RED)

59’ Wal Fall

59’ Johnny Rodríguez 

86’ Kai Greene

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco (

C ), Brian Iloski (81’ Darwin Jones), Ronaldo Damus (82’ Aidan Apodaca), Eric Calvillo, Ben Mines (66’ Tommy McCabe), Kobi Henry, Nate Smith (45’ Brent Richards), Mikko Kuningas (73’ Ugo Okoli)

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Seth Casiple

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 46.3% | Shots: 15 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 3 | Fouls: 15 | Offsides: 3 |

 

OAKLAND ROOTS SC LINEUP:

Paul Blanchette (GK), Ariel Mbumba (59’ Tarek Morad), Soya Takahashi, Wal Fall, Matais Fissore, Lindo Mfeka (42’ Jeremy Bokila), Josè Hernàndez, Emrah Klimenta ( C ) (79’ Jesus Erinquez), Memo Diaz (59’ Akeem Ward), Brian Brown, Kai Greene, Johnny Rodriguez (59’ Quincy Amarikwa)

Unused subs: Taylor Bailey (GK), Joseph Nane

Head Coach: Jordan Ferrell

Possession: 53.7% | Shots: 8 | Shots On Goal: 0 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 17 | Offsides: 2 |

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WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 16th at Laney College Football Stadium in Oakland, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 11-10-7 (40 points, 3rd Pacific), Oakland: 9-12-7 (34 points, 5th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WLLWL, Oakland: LWDLW

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, October 16th at Laney College Football Stadium in Oakland, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 11-10-7 (40 points, 3rd Pacific), Oakland: 9-12-7 (34 points, 5th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: WLLWL, Oakland: LWDLW

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OC IN THE BAY AREA

Orange County SC flies up to the Bay Area to take on Oakland Roots SC in an important match with playoff implications on Saturday, October 16 at 7pm at Laney College Stadium. OCSC leads the all-time series 3-0-0. This match begins a stretch of four games in 14 days to close the season.

IV. IN OAKLAND… ACTUALLY

This is the fourth and final regular season meeting between the two Pacific Division teams, but it will be the first time that they will play in Oakland proper. Due to poor field conditions at their Laney College Stadium home, Oakland Roots SC were forced to find temporary homes at Merritt Community College and Las Positas College. 

HYPHY VIBES

The term ‘hyphy’ (HY-fee) is Bay Area slang for ‘hyperactive’ or sometimes a combination of ‘hype’ and ‘fly’ which is  a perfect representation of OCSC’s last meeting with Oakland. In the OCSC 2-1 comeback home win on September 25, midfielder Mikko Kuningas scored an electric winning goal in the 90+1’ and flew over the field boards to celebrate with the hyped up crowd in an orange smoke cloud. 

THE PHOENIX FELL TO BEN MINES SZN

The fourth time was the charm for OCSC to get a deserved victory against league leaders and rivals Phoenix Rising FC. On Wednesday, October 13, midfielder Ben Mines scored his second goal in as many games to earn a 1-0 victory and three important points toward a playoff berth. Goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky made six saves to keep Phoenix off the scoreboard and was named The Dog Pawrk Brewing Co. Man of the Match.

LOYAL AND LIGHTS

Just two home games at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine remain in the 2021 USL Championship regular season. On Wednesday, October 20, local rival San Diego Loyal SC will travel up the 5 North for the first time since June on the last Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats night of the season. The home schedule concludes with Las Vegas Lights FC coming to the county on Saturday, October 23 on Scotoberfest—OCSC’s Scottish Festival with food, beer, whisky and music before the game. Both games kickoff at 7pm.

OC IN THE BAY AREA

Orange County SC flies up to the Bay Area to take on Oakland Roots SC in an important match with playoff implications on Saturday, October 16 at 7pm at Laney College Stadium. OCSC leads the all-time series 3-0-0. This match begins a stretch of four games in 14 days to close the season.

IV. IN OAKLAND… ACTUALLY

This is the fourth and final regular season meeting between the two Pacific Division teams, but it will be the first time that they will play in Oakland proper. Due to poor field conditions at their Laney College Stadium home, Oakland Roots SC were forced to find temporary homes at Merritt Community College and Las Positas College. 

HYPHY VIBES

The term ‘hyphy’ (HY-fee) is Bay Area slang for ‘hyperactive’ or sometimes a combination of ‘hype’ and ‘fly’ which is  a perfect representation of OCSC’s last meeting with Oakland. In the OCSC 2-1 comeback home win on September 25, midfielder Mikko Kuningas scored an electric winning goal in the 90+1’ and flew over the field boards to celebrate with the hyped up crowd in an orange smoke cloud. 

THE PHOENIX FELL TO BEN MINES SZN

The fourth time was the charm for OCSC to get a deserved victory against league leaders and rivals Phoenix Rising FC. On Wednesday, October 13, midfielder Ben Mines scored his second goal in as many games to earn a 1-0 victory and three important points toward a playoff berth. Goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky made six saves to keep Phoenix off the scoreboard and was named The Dog Pawrk Brewing Co. Man of the Match.

LOYAL AND LIGHTS

Just two home games at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine remain in the 2021 USL Championship regular season. On Wednesday, October 20, local rival San Diego Loyal SC will travel up the 5 North for the first time since June on the last Dollar Beers & Cheap Eats night of the season. The home schedule concludes with Las Vegas Lights FC coming to the county on Saturday, October 23 on Scotoberfest—OCSC’s Scottish Festival with food, beer, whisky and music before the game. Both games kickoff at 7pm.

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Orange County SC beat Pacific Division leaders Phoenix Rising FC 1-0 on Wednesday, October 13 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine to earn three valuable points to bring the team nearer to a USL Championship Playoff berth under the helm of interim head coach Richard Chaplow. It was OCSC's first victory against Phoenix in four attempts this season.

“Today we needed to roll up our sleeves and show character and personality,” Chaplow said. “The guys came out there and did that on a difficult night against the best team in the league.”

OCSC midfielder Ben Mines scored his second goal in as many games and goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky made six saves to stave off the visitors. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and match theme Fiesta de Fùtbol, OCSC donned new specialty jerseys that were inspired by the colors that are present at Hispanic celebrations. 

Within the first five minutes, OCSC had their first chance on goal off of midfielder Eric Calvillo’s rising shot that was deflected off the Phoenix keeper. 

In the 18’, Mines scored his second goal since coming to OCSC on loan from MLS side Cincinnati FC. He had a wide-open net to shoot at from a short distance after forward Ugo Okoli laid the ball off for Mines to dribble around the keeper to create the space needed for himself to score. 

“In the past, I have had two or three chances to put the ball away and I was frustrated at myself,” Mines said. “I stayed cool tonight and got one so that’s the important part and build off of that.”

Mines’s goal proved to be the difference on the offense, but it was Rakovsky’s goalkeeping that kept Phoenix from equalizing. Rakovsky, who had made highlight-reel saves against Phoenix all season, was called into action in the second half after Phoenix pressed more on offense.

Rakovsky made some of his six total saves right before the final whistle by getting his glove to the ball to tip it over the bar and out of any danger of going into the back of the net. His performance was rewarded with The Dog Pawrk Brewing Co. Man of the Match.

“He [Rakovsky] kept us in the game and it was really important for us,” Chaplow said. “We needed him to start big and he did that for us.”

With the victory, OCSC keeps their chances to host a first-round playoff game alive as they remain in the race for second place in the division. Nonetheless, OCSC reached that much closer to securing a berth for the playoffs. 

OCSC begins a final stretch of four games in 14 days with a trip up north to play Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, October 26. The black and orange return to Irvine on Wednesday, October 20 to face San Diego Loyal SC.

Orange County SC beat Pacific Division leaders Phoenix Rising FC 1-0 on Wednesday, October 13 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine to earn three valuable points to bring the team nearer to a USL Championship Playoff berth under the helm of interim head coach Richard Chaplow. It was OCSC’s first victory against Phoenix in four attempts this season.

“Today we needed to roll up our sleeves and show character and personality,” Chaplow said. “The guys came out there and did that on a difficult night against the best team in the league.”

OCSC midfielder Ben Mines scored his second goal in as many games and goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky made six saves to stave off the visitors. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and match theme Fiesta de Fùtbol, OCSC donned new specialty jerseys that were inspired by the colors that are present at Hispanic celebrations. 

Within the first five minutes, OCSC had their first chance on goal off of midfielder Eric Calvillo’s rising shot that was deflected off the Phoenix keeper. 

In the 18’, Mines scored his second goal since coming to OCSC on loan from MLS side Cincinnati FC. He had a wide-open net to shoot at from a short distance after forward Ugo Okoli laid the ball off for Mines to dribble around the keeper to create the space needed for himself to score. 

“In the past, I have had two or three chances to put the ball away and I was frustrated at myself,” Mines said. “I stayed cool tonight and got one so that’s the important part and build off of that.”

Mines’s goal proved to be the difference on the offense, but it was Rakovsky’s goalkeeping that kept Phoenix from equalizing. Rakovsky, who had made highlight-reel saves against Phoenix all season, was called into action in the second half after Phoenix pressed more on offense.

Rakovsky made some of his six total saves right before the final whistle by getting his glove to the ball to tip it over the bar and out of any danger of going into the back of the net. His performance was rewarded with The Dog Pawrk Brewing Co. Man of the Match.

“He [Rakovsky] kept us in the game and it was really important for us,” Chaplow said. “We needed him to start big and he did that for us.”

With the victory, OCSC keeps their chances to host a first-round playoff game alive as they remain in the race for second place in the division. Nonetheless, OCSC reached that much closer to securing a berth for the playoffs. 

OCSC begins a final stretch of four games in 14 days with a trip up north to play Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, October 26. The black and orange return to Irvine on Wednesday, October 20 to face San Diego Loyal SC.

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Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising FC

USL Championship | October 13, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: Tacos. Mariachi. Fiesta.

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

18’ Ben Mines (OCSC)

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

45+3’ Ben Mines

71’ Nate Smith

90’ Tommy McCabe

PHOENIX RISING FC

49’ Prince Saydee

82’ Arturo Rodriguez

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston (45’ Nate Smith), Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco (

C ), Ronaldo Damus (89’ Aidan Apodaca), Tommy McCabe, Eric Calvillo, Ugo Okoli (89’ Mikko Kuningas), Ben Mines (68’ Brian Iloski), Kobi Henry

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Thomas Enevoldsen, Darwin Jones

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 42.3% | Shots: 12 | Shots On Goal: 8 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 4 |

 

PHOENIX RISING FC LINEUP:

Andre Rawls (GK), Manuel Madrid, Tate Schmitt, Jon Bakero ( C ) (81’ David Egbo), Arturo Rodriguez, Prince Saydee (52’ Santi Moar), Joey Calistri, Kevon Lambert (45’ Aohdan Quinn), David Loera, James Musa, Luis Seijas (71’ Darnell King)

Unused subs: Edward Delgado (GK), Jonathan Levin, Joseph Farrell

Head Coach: Rick Schantz

Possession: 57.7% | Shots: 14 | Shots On Goal: 6 | Corners: 11 | Fouls: 11 | Offsides: 4 |

Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising FC

USL Championship | October 13, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: Tacos. Mariachi. Fiesta.

 

SCORING SUMMARY:

18’ Ben Mines (OCSC)

 

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

45+3’ Ben Mines

71’ Nate Smith

90’ Tommy McCabe

PHOENIX RISING FC

49’ Prince Saydee

82’ Arturo Rodriguez

 

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston (45’ Nate Smith), Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco (

C ), Ronaldo Damus (89’ Aidan Apodaca), Tommy McCabe, Eric Calvillo, Ugo Okoli (89’ Mikko Kuningas), Ben Mines (68’ Brian Iloski), Kobi Henry

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Thomas Enevoldsen, Darwin Jones

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 42.3% | Shots: 12 | Shots On Goal: 8 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 4 |

 

PHOENIX RISING FC LINEUP:

Andre Rawls (GK), Manuel Madrid, Tate Schmitt, Jon Bakero ( C ) (81’ David Egbo), Arturo Rodriguez, Prince Saydee (52’ Santi Moar), Joey Calistri, Kevon Lambert (45’ Aohdan Quinn), David Loera, James Musa, Luis Seijas (71’ Darnell King)

Unused subs: Edward Delgado (GK), Jonathan Levin, Joseph Farrell

Head Coach: Rick Schantz

Possession: 57.7% | Shots: 14 | Shots On Goal: 6 | Corners: 11 | Fouls: 11 | Offsides: 4 |

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WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 13th at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 10-10-7 (37 points, 3rd Pacific), Phoenix: 19-4-5 (62 points, 1st Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: LLWLW, Phoenix: WWLWW

MATCH THEME:

Fiesta De Fútbol

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WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, October 13th at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and COX Yurview

WHERE TO LISTEN:

Tu Liga Radio 1220 AM

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 10-10-7 (37 points, 3rd Pacific), Phoenix: 19-4-5 (62 points, 1st Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: LLWLW, Phoenix: WWLWW

MATCH THEME:

Fiesta De Fútbol

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Por La Última Vez | For The Last Time

Orange County SC will host Phoenix Rising FC for the last time this season on Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium. OC has fought closely with their rivals to the east this season, however, they have not beaten Phoenix in their three meetings.

Colores | Colors

Wednesday’s match theme is Fiesta de Fútbol in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which has been recognized league-wide. OCSC will be donning new kits for this special occasion inspired by the colors that are commonly seen in Hispanic fiestas. 

Primero Gol Por Ben Mines | First Goal for Ben Mines

OCSC midfielder Ben Mines scored his first goal since he joined Orange County on loan from MLS Cincinnati FC. It came in the second half of OCSC's previous match at Tacoma Defiance. In rainy and wet conditions, Mines skipped the ball past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The promising winger could be ascending at the right time for OC. 

Dos Más Partidos en La Casa | Two More Games at Home

After the match against Phoenix, OCSC will have two more home games left in the regular season. On Wednesday, October 20, San Diego Loyal SC will make their first trip up the 5 North since June. The season series record is 1-1-1. OCSC finishes the home schedule against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, October 23.

Por La Última Vez | For The Last Time

Orange County SC will host Phoenix Rising FC for the last time this season on Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm at Championship Soccer Stadium. OC has fought closely with their rivals to the east this season, however, they have not beaten Phoenix in their three meetings.

Colores | Colors

Wednesday’s match theme is Fiesta de Fútbol in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which has been recognized league-wide. OCSC will be donning new kits for this special occasion inspired by the colors that are commonly seen in Hispanic fiestas. 

Primero Gol Por Ben Mines | First Goal for Ben Mines

OCSC midfielder Ben Mines scored his first goal since he joined Orange County on loan from MLS Cincinnati FC. It came in the second half of OCSC’s previous match at Tacoma Defiance. In rainy and wet conditions, Mines skipped the ball past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The promising winger could be ascending at the right time for OC. 

Dos Más Partidos en La Casa | Two More Games at Home

After the match against Phoenix, OCSC will have two more home games left in the regular season. On Wednesday, October 20, San Diego Loyal SC will make their first trip up the 5 North since June. The season series record is 1-1-1. OCSC finishes the home schedule against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, October 23.

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Our fans and our community is what makes Orange County Soccer Club the vibrant team that it is. We wanted to create something special this year for Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate the diversity of our community. So we partnered with Eric 'Leno' Rubio, an OC-born artist, who was raised in Santa Ana and Tustin to create something special.

Born into a soccer family, we wanted Leno to take our logo and do something special for it – to be worn with pride by fans on the terraces but also by the players on the field.

"Skulls and Mexica influenced art are some of my favorite things to draw," said Leno.

"When I was approached with the opportunity to design this, I knew exactly what I wanted to create. I decided to use the center of the Aztec sun stone (Tonatiuh) as my reference. I added a sugar skull to incorporate the team's logo along with some other imagery. My style is influenced by so many things, hopefully, some of those influences pop out to those seeing this design."

As well as appearing on hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and stickers, the new logo will be worn by the players themselves. On October 13th, for a game against divisional winners Pheonix Rising and to mark Fiesta de Futbol, Orange County Soccer Club will be wearing a one-off commemorative jersey – a Colores kit.

And the new skull logo will be proudly on display on their sleeves. So get down to Championship Soccer Stadium!

BUY FIESTA DE FÚTBOL TICKETS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FIESTA DE FÚTBOL MERCH

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW LENO

Our fans and our community is what makes Orange County Soccer Club the vibrant team that it is. We wanted to create something special this year for Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate the diversity of our community. So we partnered with Eric ‘Leno’ Rubio, an OC-born artist, who was raised in Santa Ana and Tustin to create something special.

Born into a soccer family, we wanted Leno to take our logo and do something special for it – to be worn with pride by fans on the terraces but also by the players on the field.

“Skulls and Mexica influenced art are some of my favorite things to draw,” said Leno.

“When I was approached with the opportunity to design this, I knew exactly what I wanted to create. I decided to use the center of the Aztec sun stone (Tonatiuh) as my reference. I added a sugar skull to incorporate the team’s logo along with some other imagery. My style is influenced by so many things, hopefully, some of those influences pop out to those seeing this design.”

As well as appearing on hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and stickers, the new logo will be worn by the players themselves. On October 13th, for a game against divisional winners Pheonix Rising and to mark Fiesta de Futbol, Orange County Soccer Club will be wearing a one-off commemorative jersey – a Colores kit.

And the new skull logo will be proudly on display on their sleeves. So get down to Championship Soccer Stadium!

BUY FIESTA DE FÚTBOL TICKETS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FIESTA DE FÚTBOL MERCH

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW LENO