As top-seeded contenders in their respective conferences, Orange County SC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies collide in a marquee interconference matchup that serves as a potential preview for the 2026 USL Championship final. While Tampa Bay brings a high-scoring offense led by forward Russell Cicerone, Orange County enters on a club-record unbeaten streak powered by solid defensive performances from center-backs Tom Brewitt and Garrison Tubbs.