In this episode, we breakdown Orange County SC’s big win over LA Galaxy II which secured a first round home match in the USL Championship Playoffs against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. To help us preview the first round match we invited Chris Walker (We Are Seek & Strike) and John Morrissey (USL Tactics) for their expert knowledge. Enjoy!
Ep. 145: Let's Get Another Home Match
In this episode, we recap 2 big wins, 1 over San Diego Loyal and the other over Las Vegas Lights FC, which has set OC up for a potential home match in the first round of the USL Championship Playoffs. They also preview the most important match of the season against LA Galaxy II who have dominated OC the whole season. Will OC get a result to secure another home match?
Ep. 136: Where Has Wehan Gone?
In this episode, the guys discuss the surprise departure of Chris Wehan less than a year after he was signed from New Mexico. They also discuss Orange County SC dropping points in Phoenix by giving up a late goal and look ahead to 2 important matches against LA Galaxy II and San Diego Loyal SC. Enjoy!
Ep. 135: Orange Super Powers
In this episode, we discuss the disappointing loss to LA Galaxy II and why we continue to struggle against them. We also discuss player safety and question the controversial moments toward the end of the match that saw LA score the game winner while OC was down a man due to concussion protocol. We also look ahead to a tough road match against Phoenix Rising FC and chat with Ugo Okoli on his return to OC and what fans can look forward to for the remainder of the season. Enjoy!
Ep. 134: Hot Potatoes and Beerfest
In this episode we recap not 1, not 2 but 3 Orange County SC matches (all of which did not end the way we had hoped) and look ahead to this weekend’s match against LA Galaxy II, which is also Beerfest! They also welcome Orange County SC forward Aidan Apodaca to discuss his time with the club, scoring against Oakland and to answer the all important question: In-N-Out or Whataburger? Enjoy!
Ep. 130: We Have a Winner
In this episode, we welcome Orange County SC player Brent Richards to discuss how Playing For Pride went, how the team is getting along, and the difficulty of the upcoming July schedule. We also announce the winner of the 2021 Playing For Pride Fantasy Soccer, recap the LA Galaxy II match and preview the upcoming match against Colorado Springs. Enjoy!
Ep. 129: Oakland Has No Roots
Ep. 125: Twins 2.0
In this episode, the guys discuss Orange County SC’s first win of the season, a 1-0 win over Sacramento Republic FC, in front of the home fans. They also welcome one of the newest members of the squad, Rhys Breen, who is on loan from Rangers FC, to discuss the past few weeks which includes arriving in Orange County, quarantining and making the starting 11 in his debut with the club. Finally the preview the upcoming match against LA Galaxy II. Enjoy!
Ep. 120: Are you Orange, Black or Blue?
USL Championship Pacific Division Preview (Plus a Bag of Bread Sandwiches)
This is our 2021 USL Championship Pacific Division preview. Joining us to preview the season is Carson Merk (BGN), Alicia Rodriguez (LAG Confidential), Alan Underwood (Fair Weather Pod), Jake Anderson (ArizonaSports.com), Scott Waits (916 Republic Podcast), Dave Clark (Sounder at Heart) and Dylan Allen (duh). Enjoy!
Ep. 106: Where in the World is Alan Underwood?
In this episode, Alan joins the podcast late so he can avoid guest Rob Kiernan, who shares his thoughts on the weather, the schedule, being a mentor, and whether or not Alan’s analysis of the end of the OC vs SD match was correct. They also discuss the announcement of the Oakland Roots joining the USL, hot weather (no really, it was hot!), and much more. Enjoy!
Ep. 105: Where Have All the Goals Gone?
In this episode, we welcome Orange County SC midfielder Brian Iloski to the show to discuss how he has quickly become one of the key players on the squad, and his music and vegetable favorites. We also discuss the goal scoring problems and discuss if it’s time to be concerned, look ahead to two matches against Los Dos, and discuss advertisement violence. Enjoy!
Ep. 103: How do You Say 'Great Save'? Due, Due-ay, or Due-ee?
In this episode we welcome Orange County SC defender Nathan Smith to the podcast to discuss how he has become a key part of one of the top defenses in the USL Championship, music, hair, veggies, and more. We also welcome friend of the show Cameron from A Mouthful of History to help us recap the past week’s matches against San Diego Loyal SC and Las Vegas Lights FC, and to preview the upcoming matches against Los Dos and the reverse fixture against Vegas. Enjoy!
Ep. 102: Give Me Soccer to Talk About
In this episode, we welcome Orange County midfielder Aodhan Quinn to discuss the postponed games, preview the match against San Diego Loyal SC, and find out the first thing he will do when life returns to normal. They also welcome Chris Walker from Fair Weather Pod to help preview the match against SD. They discuss the odds of the Las Vegas Lights FC match happening, and much more. Enjoy!