NEWS

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: 8-7-7 (31 points, 3rd Pacific), Las Vegas: 5-16-2 (17 points, 8th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: DDWLD, Las Vegas: LLLLL

MATCH THEME:

First Responders Night / Touch-a-Truck / Snow Globe Giveaway

BUY TICKETS HERE

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: 8-7-7 (31 points, 3rd Pacific), Las Vegas: 5-16-2 (17 points, 8th Pacific) 

FORM GUIDE (MOST RECENT FIRST):

Orange County: DDWLD, Las Vegas: LLLLL

MATCH THEME:

First Responders Night / Touch-a-Truck / Snow Globe Giveaway

BUY TICKETS HERE

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Into the Thick of It

Orange County SC hosts Las Vegas Lights FC at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine for the first time this season in an important Pacific Division matchup on Saturday, September 11. OCSC is looking for their first win at home since June and are in prime position to achieve that against Las Vegas, who are bottom of the division table.

Heat Check

In their two previous meetings this season in Sin City where the teams exchanged 3-1 results, game time temperatures soared above triple digits despite the later kickoff times after the sun had set. On Saturday, while most cities in the County deal with higher than usual temperatures, the heat in Irvine should not be too overbearing as interim head coach Richard Chaplow’s men compete for three big points. 

Ugo’s First 

After returning to the club midseason, Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli scored his first goal when OCSC tied Mountain Division leaders El Paso Locomotive FC on Friday, September 3. In what could have been the winning goal before a late El Paso equalizer, Ugo celebrated his header by running towards the County Line Coalition tightly holding the OCSC crest on his jersey followed by the rest of the team.

Getting the Band Back Together

Since Thomas Enevoldsen’s return to the squad list, OCSC took two more names off the injury report that not only increases the team’s depth, but also adds valuable veteran leadership during the final playoff push. Defender Nate Smith and midfielder Seth Casiple were unused substitutes against El Paso Locomotive FC as they make their way back from injury, though both will certainly make an impact on and off the pitch moving forward.

The Power of German Goalkeeping

OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky won the fan vote in the USL Championship Save of the Month race with his backtracking fingertip save during his team’s first bout against Phoenix Rising FC in August. He ranks in the top five among all goalkeepers in the Western Conference in saves throughout the season.

Into the Thick of It

Orange County SC hosts Las Vegas Lights FC at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine for the first time this season in an important Pacific Division matchup on Saturday, September 11. OCSC is looking for their first win at home since June and are in prime position to achieve that against Las Vegas, who are bottom of the division table.

Heat Check

In their two previous meetings this season in Sin City where the teams exchanged 3-1 results, game time temperatures soared above triple digits despite the later kickoff times after the sun had set. On Saturday, while most cities in the County deal with higher than usual temperatures, the heat in Irvine should not be too overbearing as interim head coach Richard Chaplow’s men compete for three big points. 

Ugo’s First 

After returning to the club midseason, Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli scored his first goal when OCSC tied Mountain Division leaders El Paso Locomotive FC on Friday, September 3. In what could have been the winning goal before a late El Paso equalizer, Ugo celebrated his header by running towards the County Line Coalition tightly holding the OCSC crest on his jersey followed by the rest of the team.

Getting the Band Back Together

Since Thomas Enevoldsen’s return to the squad list, OCSC took two more names off the injury report that not only increases the team’s depth, but also adds valuable veteran leadership during the final playoff push. Defender Nate Smith and midfielder Seth Casiple were unused substitutes against El Paso Locomotive FC as they make their way back from injury, though both will certainly make an impact on and off the pitch moving forward.

The Power of German Goalkeeping

OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky won the fan vote in the USL Championship Save of the Month race with his backtracking fingertip save during his team’s first bout against Phoenix Rising FC in August. He ranks in the top five among all goalkeepers in the Western Conference in saves throughout the season.

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Orange County SC hosted USL Championship leaders El Paso Locomotive FC and played to a 2-2 draw on Friday, September 3 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA. Before and throughout the first half, OCSC’s Fall Beer Fest took place with many fans staying around for the game adding to an electric atmosphere.

With the same lineup as their previous game against Charleston Battery, OCSC looked to get out on the front foot by applying pressure towards the El Paso goal. Their best opportunity came from a free-kick won by OCSC forward Ronaldo Damus just outside the box. However, OCSC came up empty-handed.

El Paso took advantage of a nice string of possession catching the OCSC defense flat-footed. El Paso midfielder Nick Ross hit a ball that tailed away from the outstretched OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky just barely past his fingertips for the game’s first goal.

OCSC responded in the second half by attacking the El Paso defense searching for the equalizer. Even though the Fireworks Spectacular was scheduled to start after the match, OCSC started the show early with a pair of goals in quick succession.

In the 61’, OCSC defender Robbie Kiernan sent the ball forward from the backline which landed on the feet of Damus who flicked it onto Eric Calvillo. The OCSC midfielder got the ball to the edge of the box before crossing it into Damus who slotted it in the goal to tie the match 1-1.

Just six minutes after in the 67’, OCSC forward Sean ‘Ugo” Okoli scored his first goal since returning to the club midseason. A cross from OCSC defender Brent Richards was whipped into the box where Ugo, who found himself between two defenders, rose up and nodded the ball past the El Paso keeper to increase the lead, 2-1.

“We went in and made adjustments which is the key thing about this team,” Ugo said. “We see adversity, we sit together and try to figure it out. For us, it’s about getting in a good spot in the box.”

OCSC was on its way to their first win at home since June, but El Paso found a late equalizer on a header from Leandro Carrijò. El Paso did not let up in stoppage time despite OCSC’s efforts to get the late winner. The two teams split points at the end of 90-plus minutes.

OCSC stays home to host Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, September 11. There will OCSC’s annual Touch-a-Truck event happening all day and a snow globe giveaway.

Orange County SC hosted USL Championship leaders El Paso Locomotive FC and played to a 2-2 draw on Friday, September 3 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, CA. Before and throughout the first half, OCSC’s Fall Beer Fest took place with many fans staying around for the game adding to an electric atmosphere.

With the same lineup as their previous game against Charleston Battery, OCSC looked to get out on the front foot by applying pressure towards the El Paso goal. Their best opportunity came from a free-kick won by OCSC forward Ronaldo Damus just outside the box. However, OCSC came up empty-handed.

El Paso took advantage of a nice string of possession catching the OCSC defense flat-footed. El Paso midfielder Nick Ross hit a ball that tailed away from the outstretched OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky just barely past his fingertips for the game’s first goal.

OCSC responded in the second half by attacking the El Paso defense searching for the equalizer. Even though the Fireworks Spectacular was scheduled to start after the match, OCSC started the show early with a pair of goals in quick succession.

In the 61’, OCSC defender Robbie Kiernan sent the ball forward from the backline which landed on the feet of Damus who flicked it onto Eric Calvillo. The OCSC midfielder got the ball to the edge of the box before crossing it into Damus who slotted it in the goal to tie the match 1-1.

Just six minutes after in the 67’, OCSC forward Sean ‘Ugo” Okoli scored his first goal since returning to the club midseason. A cross from OCSC defender Brent Richards was whipped into the box where Ugo, who found himself between two defenders, rose up and nodded the ball past the El Paso keeper to increase the lead, 2-1.

“We went in and made adjustments which is the key thing about this team,” Ugo said. “We see adversity, we sit together and try to figure it out. For us, it’s about getting in a good spot in the box.”

OCSC was on its way to their first win at home since June, but El Paso found a late equalizer on a header from Leandro Carrijò. El Paso did not let up in stoppage time despite OCSC’s efforts to get the late winner. The two teams split points at the end of 90-plus minutes.

OCSC stays home to host Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, September 11. There will OCSC’s annual Touch-a-Truck event happening all day and a snow globe giveaway.

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Orange County SC vs El Paso Locomotive FC

USL Championship | September 3, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: 75ºF

SCORING SUMMARY:

20’ Nick Ross (ELP)

61’ Ronaldo Damus (OCSC)

67’ Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli (OCSC)

89’ Leandro Carrijo (ELP)

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

59’ Thomas McCabe

EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC

63’ Diego Luna

83’ Yuma Monsalvez

87’ Richie Ryan

90’ Matt Bahner

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco ( C ), Brian Iloski (90+2’ Thomas Enevoldsen), Ronaldo Damus, Thomas McCabe (68’ Ben Mines), Eric Calvillo, Brent Richards, Sean Okoli (81’ Aidan Apodaca)

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Seth Casiple, Kobi Henry, Nate Smith

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 46.8% | Shots: 12 | Shots On Goal: 2 | Corners: 8 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 2 |

EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC LINEUP:

Logan Ketterer (GK), Mechack Jerome, Eder Borelli (75’ Matt Bahner), Richie Ryan, Nick Ross (75’ Aaron Gomez), Dylan Mares, Diego Luna (78’ Leandro Carrijò) , Luis Solignac, Macauley King (75’ Bryam Rebellòn), Yuma Monsalvez ( C ), Sebastian Velasquez

Unused subs: Benjamin Beaury (GK), José Aguinaga, Louis Herrera

Head Coach: Mark Lowry

Possession: 53.2% | Shots: 5 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 1 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 5 |

Orange County SC vs El Paso Locomotive FC

USL Championship | September 3, 2021

Venue: Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: 75ºF

SCORING SUMMARY:

20’ Nick Ross (ELP)

61’ Ronaldo Damus (OCSC)

67’ Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli (OCSC)

89’ Leandro Carrijo (ELP)

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

59’ Thomas McCabe

EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC

63’ Diego Luna

83’ Yuma Monsalvez

87’ Richie Ryan

90’ Matt Bahner

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers, Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco ( C ), Brian Iloski (90+2’ Thomas Enevoldsen), Ronaldo Damus, Thomas McCabe (68’ Ben Mines), Eric Calvillo, Brent Richards, Sean Okoli (81’ Aidan Apodaca)

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Seth Casiple, Kobi Henry, Nate Smith

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 46.8% | Shots: 12 | Shots On Goal: 2 | Corners: 8 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 2 |

EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC LINEUP:

Logan Ketterer (GK), Mechack Jerome, Eder Borelli (75’ Matt Bahner), Richie Ryan, Nick Ross (75’ Aaron Gomez), Dylan Mares, Diego Luna (78’ Leandro Carrijò) , Luis Solignac, Macauley King (75’ Bryam Rebellòn), Yuma Monsalvez ( C ), Sebastian Velasquez

Unused subs: Benjamin Beaury (GK), José Aguinaga, Louis Herrera

Head Coach: Mark Lowry

Possession: 53.2% | Shots: 5 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 1 | Fouls: 16 | Offsides: 5 |

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

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 8-7-6 (30 points, 3rd Pacific), El Paso: 12-2-5 (41 points, 1st Mountain) 

FORM GUIDE (most recent first):

Orange County: DWLDL, El Paso: LWDWW

MATCH THEME:

Fall Beer Fest / Fireworks Spectacular

BUY TICKETS HERE

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

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 8-7-6 (30 points, 3rd Pacific), El Paso: 12-2-5 (41 points, 1st Mountain) 

FORM GUIDE (most recent first):

Orange County: DWLDL, El Paso: LWDWW

MATCH THEME:

Fall Beer Fest / Fireworks Spectacular

BUY TICKETS HERE

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NEW MONTH

Orange County SC opens the penultimate month of the USL Championship regular season against league leaders El Paso Locomotive FC on Friday, September 3 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine during the Fall Beer Fest and Fireworks Spectacular. 

NEW COACH 

This will be interim head coach Richard Chaplow’s home debut since being appointed to the position in the middle of August. Since he took over the helm, OCSC has taken four of the six possible points in their last two matches including a comeback win at San Diego Loyal SC. Those results catapulted OCSC into the Top 20 in Week 19’s USL Championship Power Rankings.

SAME GOAL

Despite the change, OCSC still has their sights on the playoffs as they enter a stretch of pivotal matches right in the thick of the Pacific Division. One thing that will greatly benefit the team are the returns of players that have spent a long period of time on the injury report. In their previous match at Charleston Battery, OCSC forward Thomas Enevoldsen came on as a second half substitute for his first action since May 29 when he suffered a knee injury.

FRENEMIES 

OCSC forward Aidan Apodaca came from El Paso Locomotive FC on a midseason loan in the beginning of July. Since joining OCSC, Apodaca has scored one goal which came against Oakland Roots SC. This is the first and only time that he will face his old mates in the regular season.

OCSC OKTOBERFEST

OCSC will have their third and final Beer Fest on Saturday, October 2 against Phoenix Rising FC. It will be the first time former OCSC player Aodhan Quinn returns to Irvine with the matchup being one of the most anticipated ones in the final month of the season. Tickets are on-sale now at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/beerfest.

NEW MONTH

Orange County SC opens the penultimate month of the USL Championship regular season against league leaders El Paso Locomotive FC on Friday, September 3 at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine during the Fall Beer Fest and Fireworks Spectacular. 

NEW COACH 

This will be interim head coach Richard Chaplow’s home debut since being appointed to the position in the middle of August. Since he took over the helm, OCSC has taken four of the six possible points in their last two matches including a comeback win at San Diego Loyal SC. Those results catapulted OCSC into the Top 20 in Week 19’s USL Championship Power Rankings.

SAME GOAL

Despite the change, OCSC still has their sights on the playoffs as they enter a stretch of pivotal matches right in the thick of the Pacific Division. One thing that will greatly benefit the team are the returns of players that have spent a long period of time on the injury report. In their previous match at Charleston Battery, OCSC forward Thomas Enevoldsen came on as a second half substitute for his first action since May 29 when he suffered a knee injury.

FRENEMIES 

OCSC forward Aidan Apodaca came from El Paso Locomotive FC on a midseason loan in the beginning of July. Since joining OCSC, Apodaca has scored one goal which came against Oakland Roots SC. This is the first and only time that he will face his old mates in the regular season.

OCSC OKTOBERFEST

OCSC will have their third and final Beer Fest on Saturday, October 2 against Phoenix Rising FC. It will be the first time former OCSC player Aodhan Quinn returns to Irvine with the matchup being one of the most anticipated ones in the final month of the season. Tickets are on-sale now at https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/beerfest.

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Orange County SC traveled cross country and earned a 0-0 draw against Charleston Battery in a matchup of USL originals on Saturday, August 28 at Patriots Point at Mt. Pleasant, SC. It was the first time since the 2014 season that the two teams have played each other and it set up a high profile with playoff implications within their respective divisions.

The scoreless first half did not happen without drama that included two goals for Charleston that were called back for offsides. OCSC forward Ronaldo Damus almost found the back of the net after a breakaway was disrupted by a challenge from Charleston’s goalkeeper outside of his box. Damus collided with the keeper and fell inside the box, but there was no call for the penalty shot.

The second half produced the same result of the opening 45 minutes and saw numerous half chances fail to convert into goals. OCSC were able to bring the ball upfield and maintain possession but were unable to cleanly control the play in the attacking third.

After being on the injury report and out of commission since the end of May, OCSC forward Thomas Enevoldsen made his long-awaited return to pitch in the 85’ coming in for Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli. However, Enevoldsen’s return was overshadowed by a 89’ straight red card to Charleston’s DZ Harmon.

The man-advantage did not make any difference nor did it last long as there were only two additional minutes to be added. OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky defended his goal until the end to secure the clean sheet and a point for his team.

OCSC returns home to host USL Championship leaders El Paso Locomotive on the second Beer Fest of the season on Friday, September 3. After the conclusion of the match, fans are invited to stay for the fireworks show.

Orange County SC traveled cross country and earned a 0-0 draw against Charleston Battery in a matchup of USL originals on Saturday, August 28 at Patriots Point at Mt. Pleasant, SC. It was the first time since the 2014 season that the two teams have played each other and it set up a high profile with playoff implications within their respective divisions.

The scoreless first half did not happen without drama that included two goals for Charleston that were called back for offsides. OCSC forward Ronaldo Damus almost found the back of the net after a breakaway was disrupted by a challenge from Charleston’s goalkeeper outside of his box. Damus collided with the keeper and fell inside the box, but there was no call for the penalty shot.

The second half produced the same result of the opening 45 minutes and saw numerous half chances fail to convert into goals. OCSC were able to bring the ball upfield and maintain possession but were unable to cleanly control the play in the attacking third.

After being on the injury report and out of commission since the end of May, OCSC forward Thomas Enevoldsen made his long-awaited return to pitch in the 85’ coming in for Sean ‘Ugo’ Okoli. However, Enevoldsen’s return was overshadowed by a 89’ straight red card to Charleston’s DZ Harmon.

The man-advantage did not make any difference nor did it last long as there were only two additional minutes to be added. OCSC goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky defended his goal until the end to secure the clean sheet and a point for his team.

OCSC returns home to host USL Championship leaders El Paso Locomotive on the second Beer Fest of the season on Friday, September 3. After the conclusion of the match, fans are invited to stay for the fireworks show.

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Orange County SC vs Charleston Battery

USL Championship | August 28, 2021

Venue: Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Kickoff: 4:30 PM PDT (7:30 PM EDT)

Weather: 83ºF 

SCORING SUMMARY:

None

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

82’ Mikko Kuningas

87’ Thomas McCabe

CHARLESTON BATTERY

50’ Claudio Repetto

58’ Leland Archer

77’ Angelo Kelly-Rosales

89’ DZ Harmon (Red)

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers (78’ Mikko Kuningas), Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco ( C ), Brian Iloski (79’ Ben Mines), Ronaldo Damus, Thomas McCabe, Eric Calvillo, Brent Richards, Sean Okoli (85’ Thomas Enevoldsen)

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Aidan Apodaca, Kobi Henry, Raymond Drai

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 56.2% | Shots: 16 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 10 | Offsides: 3 |

CHARLESTON BATTERY LINEUP:

Joe Kuzminsky (GK), Benjamin Di Rosa (45’ Burke Fahling), Patrick Hogan, Leland Archer ( C ), Robbie Crawford, Romario Piggott (67’ Stavros Zarokostas), Zeiko Lewis, Nicque Daley (75’ Joshua Penn), Claudio Repetto (67’ DZ Harmon), A.J. Paterson, Angelo Kelly-Rosales

Unused subs: Paul Lewis (GK), Erik McCue, Geobel Pérez Oquendo

Head Coach: Mike Anhaeuser

Possession: 43.8% | Shots: 10 | Shots On Goal: 1 | Corners: 3 | Fouls: 12 | Offsides: 4 |

Orange County SC vs Charleston Battery

USL Championship | August 28, 2021

Venue: Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Kickoff: 4:30 PM PDT (7:30 PM EDT)

Weather: 83ºF 

SCORING SUMMARY:

None

DISCIPLINE SUMMARY:

ORANGE COUNTY SC

82’ Mikko Kuningas

87’ Thomas McCabe

CHARLESTON BATTERY

50’ Claudio Repetto

58’ Leland Archer

77’ Angelo Kelly-Rosales

89’ DZ Harmon (Red)

ORANGE COUNTY SC LINEUP:

Patrick Rakovsky (GK), Kevin Alston, Dillon Powers (78’ Mikko Kuningas), Robbie Kiernan, Michael Orozco ( C ), Brian Iloski (79’ Ben Mines), Ronaldo Damus, Thomas McCabe, Eric Calvillo, Brent Richards, Sean Okoli (85’ Thomas Enevoldsen)

Unused subs: Abraham Romero (GK), Aidan Apodaca, Kobi Henry, Raymond Drai

Head Coach: Richard Chaplow (Interim)

Possession: 56.2% | Shots: 16 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corners: 5 | Fouls: 10 | Offsides: 3 |

CHARLESTON BATTERY LINEUP:

Joe Kuzminsky (GK), Benjamin Di Rosa (45’ Burke Fahling), Patrick Hogan, Leland Archer ( C ), Robbie Crawford, Romario Piggott (67’ Stavros Zarokostas), Zeiko Lewis, Nicque Daley (75’ Joshua Penn), Claudio Repetto (67’ DZ Harmon), A.J. Paterson, Angelo Kelly-Rosales

Unused subs: Paul Lewis (GK), Erik McCue, Geobel Pérez Oquendo

Head Coach: Mike Anhaeuser

Possession: 43.8% | Shots: 10 | Shots On Goal: 1 | Corners: 3 | Fouls: 12 | Offsides: 4 |

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. PT at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 8-7-5 (29 points, 2nd Pacific), Charleston: 8-7-3 (27 points, 5th Atlantic) 

FORM GUIDE (most recent first):

Orange County: WLDLW, Charleston: WLWLL

WHEN AND WHERE:

Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. PT at Patriots Point Soccer Stadium in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

WHERE TO WATCH:

The match will be streamed on ESPN+

2021 RECORDS AND STANDINGS:

Orange County: 8-7-5 (29 points, 2nd Pacific), Charleston: 8-7-3 (27 points, 5th Atlantic) 

FORM GUIDE (most recent first):

Orange County: WLDLW, Charleston: WLWLL

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2,175.30 Miles Far From Home

Orange County SC takes their first and only cross-country trip to face Charleston Battery from the Atlantic Division on Saturday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. PST. This is their first meeting since the 2014 USL season and the only time OCSC plays a team from the Eastern Conference this season. 

Battle of USL Originals

Both OCSC (then called LA Blues) and Charleston Battery were two of the 12 original teams that played in the USL’s inaugural season in 2011. Since then, the teams have only met five times and Charleston has won three of them including a playoff match. OCSC’s only win came during the 2013 regular season.

USL Championship History Crash Course

Because of their status as original USL members, the clubs take up the top spots in games played, victories, and goals scored in the history of the league. OCSC is currently the leader in goals scored with 434 regular-season goals and counting. Charleston has recorded the most victories with 128 wins just four above OCSC’s 124 wins. 

Huge Win Down in SD

OCSC’s most recent victory was a 2-1 come-from-behind win on the road against rivals San Diego Loyal SC on Saturday, August 21. It was the first career win for interim head coach Richard Chaplow who was appointed to the role midweek after former head coach Braedan Cloutier was relieved of his duties. 

Ronaldo Earns Midseason Award Nominations

On August 18, the USL Championship released the nominees for their 2021 Fans’ Choice Midseason Awards. Among the nominees, OCSC forward and leading scorer Ronaldo Damus was tabbed for not one, but two categories. With his stellar performance in the first half of the season with nine goals, Damus earned a spot in the Midseason Young Player and Midseason Most Valuable Player vote despite missing time when he played for Haiti in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 

Beer Fest and Fireworks

OCSC’s next home game kicks off the Labor Day weekend with Beer Fest and Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, September 3 against USL Championship leaders El Paso Locomotive FC.

2,175.30 Miles Far From Home

Orange County SC takes their first and only cross-country trip to face Charleston Battery from the Atlantic Division on Saturday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. PST. This is their first meeting since the 2014 USL season and the only time OCSC plays a team from the Eastern Conference this season. 

Battle of USL Originals

Both OCSC (then called LA Blues) and Charleston Battery were two of the 12 original teams that played in the USL’s inaugural season in 2011. Since then, the teams have only met five times and Charleston has won three of them including a playoff match. OCSC’s only win came during the 2013 regular season.

USL Championship History Crash Course

Because of their status as original USL members, the clubs take up the top spots in games played, victories, and goals scored in the history of the league. OCSC is currently the leader in goals scored with 434 regular-season goals and counting. Charleston has recorded the most victories with 128 wins just four above OCSC’s 124 wins. 

Huge Win Down in SD

OCSC’s most recent victory was a 2-1 come-from-behind win on the road against rivals San Diego Loyal SC on Saturday, August 21. It was the first career win for interim head coach Richard Chaplow who was appointed to the role midweek after former head coach Braedan Cloutier was relieved of his duties. 

Ronaldo Earns Midseason Award Nominations

On August 18, the USL Championship released the nominees for their 2021 Fans’ Choice Midseason Awards. Among the nominees, OCSC forward and leading scorer Ronaldo Damus was tabbed for not one, but two categories. With his stellar performance in the first half of the season with nine goals, Damus earned a spot in the Midseason Young Player and Midseason Most Valuable Player vote despite missing time when he played for Haiti in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 

Beer Fest and Fireworks

OCSC’s next home game kicks off the Labor Day weekend with Beer Fest and Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, September 3 against USL Championship leaders El Paso Locomotive FC.

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