October 24th, Match #30 - Orange County SC @ San Antonio FC
Orange County SC and San Antonio FC face off in a high-stakes 2026 USL Championship regular season finale where the winner guarantees themselves a spot in the postseason. A victory directly secures a playoff berth for either side, while a draw or loss leaves their postseason fate dependent on the final results of matches involving Phoenix and Oakland.
POST-MATCH REVIEW: WAITING FOR GODOT
October 17th, Match #29 - Orange County SC vs Phoenix Rising FC
October 10th, Match #28 - Orange County SC @ El Paso Locomotive FC
Orange County SC aims to secure a crucial USL Championship playoff spot as they travel to face Western Conference-leading El Paso Locomotive FC. With key defender Tom Brewitt suspended, OCSC will rely on teenage center-back Tyson Espy to contain El Paso's top scorer Rubio Rubin in a vital late-season clash.
Post-Match Review: Plot Twist
Orange County SC suffered a frustrating 2–1 defeat to last-place Monterey Bay after an early lead was undone by a first-half red card and defensive errors. Despite their predictable offense and erratic form, OC remains seventh in the standings with three regular-season matches remaining to secure a playoff spot.
October 3rd, Match #27 - Orange County SC vs Monterey Bay FC
Orange County SC aims to build on their recent turnaround under new head coach Dekel Keinan as they push for a higher Western Conference playoff seed late in the season. They host a struggling Monterey Bay FC squad that is mired in a 12-game winless run and currently rebuilding under former Orange County sporting director Oliver Wyss.
Post-Match Review: Euphoria
Strong individual performances from Tyson Espy, Marcelo Palomino, and goalkeeper Alex Rando propelled Orange County SC to a crucial victory that showcased the roster's expanding capabilities. With key mid-season additions performing well and missing players set to return, the team is expected to build on this momentum in their upcoming home match against Monterey Bay.
September 26th, Match #26 - Orange County SC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Following a heavy loss that prompted the replacement of manager Danny Stone with academy coach Dekel Keinan, Orange County SC enters a high-stakes late-season push to secure a USL playoff spot. As OCSC prepares to face the defending champion Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, the match also serves as a milestone moment with defender Ryan Doghman set to break the club's all-time appearance record.
POST-MATCH REVIEW: THE ORANGE ELEPHANT
Nathan provides his thoughts on Orange County’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in Lexington. OC’s offensive impotence continued Saturday night, while their inability to defend set pieces took this game from a humbling loss to a downright embarrassing performance. Still… there’s something to play for next week.