April 1st, Match #4 - Orange County SC @ Hartford Athletic--- Match Preview
After a winless month of March, Orange County SC opens up April with a first-time visit to the Constitution State, when they take on Hartford Athletic.
First Time Matchup For Pair of Winless Teams
At this point of Orange County’s campaign, it is hard to expect what side we will see this coming Saturday. While Orange County have looked much improved from last season, they have still yet to earn their first victory on the season.
In fact, Richard Chaplow’s side have not won a USL contest in 8 consecutive contests dating back to last season. Their opponent is Hartford Athletic, a respectable side who are looking to make the postseason for the first time since 2020.
ORANGE COUNTY SC 2-2 LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC: PLAYER RATINGS TO THE THEME OF LAS VEGAS RESORTS
Orange County opened up their Western Conference schedule with a 2-2 draw against Las Vegas Lights, securing their team’s 2nd point of the season after a tough March at home.
Orange County had a shaky first half performance. But in the second half, they looked more like the team we expect moving forward. Orange County will look forward to Hartford Athletic in their first road game of the 2023 season. Before we preview that game, let’s take one final look back at the team’s final community rankings for the month of March.
POST-MATCH REVIEW: FIRST WESTERN CONFERENCE BATTLE
POST-MATCH REVIEW: FIRST WESTERN CONFERENCE BATTLE
On Saturday night, Orange County SC had their first Western Conference matchup of the 2023 season against the Las Vegas Lights. It was an incredibly aggressive and offensive performance from both sides that ended the evening with a 2-2 draw.
Community Ratings: Orange County SC 2-2 Las Vegas Lights
March 25th, Match #3 - Orange County SC vs Las Vegas Light FC
Orange County opens up Western Conference play at home this Saturday, March 25 against the Lights of Las Vegas.
Orange County has a very strong chance at earning their first victory of the 2023 season. They will look to accomplish this at the expense of fellow Western Conference rivals Las Vegas Lights FC who will be looking to qualify for the USL playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Orange County SC 1-1 Tampa Bay Rowdies: Player Ratings to the Theme of Leprechauns
This past Friday was St. Patrick’s Day, and to celebrate, Orange County SC hosted their first of four Beer fests at Championship Soccer Stadium on Saturday night. Oh, and the team also hosted Tampa Bay Rowdies (a year too late). The result: a lot of fans out of the stands, and a 1-1 draw. Orange County looked the more dominant team on the pitch, but too many missed opportunities to put the game away allowed Tampa Bay the opportunity to steal a point, which they did in the 82nd minute.
Orange County SC 1-1 Tampa Bay Rowdies: Community Player Ratings
Post-Match Review: A Promising Showcase
Although a tie at home isn’t what anyone was hoping for, this Orange County squad showcased a lot of chemistry and promise on the pitch in their week 2 match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
March 18th, Match #2 - Orange County SC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
2021 USL Final Rematch Makes West Coast Debut
Orange County continues their 2023 campaign Saturday, March 18th at home against the Rowdies of Tampa Bay.
After suffering defeat in their opening matchup against Louisville City, Orange County now shifts its focus to another Eastern Conference powerhouse in that of the Tampa Bay Rowdies.