2026 Orange County SC Preseason Recap
November 8th, WC SF - Orange County SC @ New Mexico United
October 25th, Match #30 - Orange County SC vs Indy Eleven
This do-or-die clash is the ultimate showdown! Orange County SC and Indy Eleven are fighting for their playoff lives in a thrilling, winner-take-all regular season finale, where only victory guarantees a postseason ticket for OC and keeps Indy's faint hopes alive. Tune in to see if OC can make club history and if Indy's key players can defy the odds in this electrifying, high-stakes battle for USL survival!
October 18th, Match #29 - Orange County SC vs Louisville City FC
October 15th, Match #28 - Orange County SC vs San Antonio FC
Staring down a nine-game winless streak and the final playoff spot, Orange County SC must capitalize on a sputtering San Antonio FC offense in their crucial home game, especially now that the OC attack is finally reawakening. This make-or-break matchup is essential for Orange County, as a win would boost them closer to the playoffs and continue the momentum built by breakout performances from players like Tristan Trager.
Recapping the Second Half of the OCSC II Season/Final Match
POST-MATCH REVIEW: IS A DRAW ENOUGH?
A stunning five-goal first half saw Orange County SC and New Mexico United battle to a 3-3 draw, with OCSC's Tristan Trager netting a crucial brace. While the road point against a top Western Conference team is valuable, this ninth straight winless match leaves Orange County SC just outside the playoff line, making a victory a necessity in their final three home games.
October 11th, Match #27- Orange County SC @ New Mexico United
While the Academy team celebrates a division title, Orange County SC's senior squad is battling for their playoff lives, needing a crucial win to stay in control of their own destiny after a disappointing draw. Their challenge is immense: they must travel to face a hot New Mexico United side—led by goal-scoring defender Talen Maples—in a difficult matchup where OC is trying to snap a miserable eight-game winless streak.
Bryce Jamison – Approaching 100 Caps for OCSC
Orange County SC academy product Bryce Jamison has made a remarkable impact, becoming one of the club's all-time appearance leaders at just 19 before a reported $525,000 transfer to the Colorado Rapids, who loaned him back for the 2025 season. This rapid, skillful winger—who has also represented the US Youth National Team—is poised to break the 100-match milestone, solidifying his legacy as a testament to OCSC's burgeoning talent pipeline.