Orange County SC lost 2-1 to Phoenix Rising in a Cup tournament game, continuing a three-game winless road trip and leaving them tied for last place in their group. Although Jamir Johnson scored an early goal for Orange County, subsequent defensive errors and poor set-piece coverage allowed Phoenix to secure the victory.

Following opening-match defeats in the USL League Cup, Orange County SC and Phoenix Rising FC are set to face off in a low-stakes group stage match driven primarily by pride and player experience. Orange County is expected to utilize a youthful, rotated lineup as they look to break out of a recent dip in form and secure their first-ever non-league victory against Phoenix.

Orange County SC heads into the thin air of Colorado Springs on May 8th, looking to shake off a bizarre recent loss and reclaim Western Conference momentum against a Switchbacks side that boasts a lethal offense but a rather "leaky" defensive record. The outcome likely hinges on whether OCSC’s backline can silence the red-hot Khori Bennett while overcoming the literal breathless challenge of competing at one of the highest elevation in North American soccer.

Orange County SC suffered a chaotic 2-3 loss to rivals Sacramento Republic FC after squandering two leads in a match defined by missed penalties and defensive lapses. The "drunk" game was ultimately decided by a bizarre late blunder, gifting Sacramento a game-winning penalty-rebound-goal in the dying minutes.

Orange County SC currently holds a surprising first place in the USL Western Conference as they prepare for a high-stakes rivalry match against a Sacramento Republic side seeking revenge for last year's playoff exit. This matchup kicks off a grueling road-heavy stretch that will test OCSC’s league-leading defense and their ability to maintain momentum away from home.