Orange County SC played to a 1-1 draw against New Mexico United after bouncing back from an early second-minute deficit with a first-half goal by Benalcazar. While the result maintains Orange County's second-place position in the Western Conference, the author emphasizes that the team must start turning draws against lower-table opponents into wins to be a true postseason threat.
Orange County SC dropped their USL Cup opener 1-2 to El Paso Locomotive after a youth-heavy lineup's initial lead evaporated following a second-half red card. While Grayson Doody’s goal provided a spark, the shorthanded squad ultimately succumbed to two deflected goals, effectively shifting the club's focus away from the tournament and back toward the regular season.
Orange County SC venció 2-0 a San Antonio FC con goles de MacKinnon y Bazini, destacando por una primera mitad de gran presión que logró quitarle el invicto a un rival sólido. Sin embargo, el equipo mostró nuevamente una baja de intensidad en el segundo tiempo, evidenciando que su mayor desafío es mantener ese nivel de juego durante los 90 minutos completos.
