July 6th, Match #18 - Orange County SC vs Memphis 901 FC

July 6th, Match #18 -  Orange County SC vs Memphis 901 FC

All professional sports are businesses at heart that after some time would like to see some returns made on investments. One of the bigger sources of income that OC possesses is their youth academy. When comparing OCSC’s academy to other USL academies, Orange County has placed themselves into the elite in terms of developing and selling off players for a profit. It is a way of running a club that is proven in other parts of the world and one that OC has looked to establish in a very deep and talented Southern California market. 

July 3rd, Match #17 - Orange County SC @ New Mexico United

July 3rd, Match #17 - Orange County SC @ New Mexico United

Wednesday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico will mark the halfway point of Orange County’s season. A season that got off to a blistering start has done a complete 180 with Orange County now on the wrong side of the playoff line. We can spend all of our time blaming injuries or referees or untimely departures. 

But Orange County in recent memory has yet to truly have a terrible run of form….


June 29th, Match #16 - Orange County SC vs Oakland Roots SC

June 29th, Match #16 - Orange County SC vs Oakland Roots SC

Orange County SC got a much needed goal from Ethan Zubak and were able to rely on a makeshift defensive line in front of Colin Shutler to steal a victory to end Indy’s 10 game win streak.

Then the week after happened and OC lost both its starting midfielder and their head coach.

POST-MATCH REVIEW: ENDING A STREAK

POST-MATCH REVIEW: ENDING A STREAK

The match on Saturday had all the signs that it would be another disappointing evening for Orange County SC. They had to travel across the country for an away match against Indy Eleven, a team that has been absolutely on fire in the league recently, with an 8-match winning streak, all while OCSC continued to struggle with injuries.