Ray samora - Producer / Host
Ray has been covering sports in Southern California for over 5 years, with a focus on soccer and basketball. He was an Editor for ClipsNation.com, a LA Clippers blog that is part of SB Nation. During his time with ClipsNation, Ray covered matches, rumors, news, and wrote a weekly history blog titled This Week in Clippers History (TWiCH). He covered Clippers training camp for two seasons.
Since early 2018, Ray has been the Producer and Host of the Orange & Black SoccerCast, a weekly podcast dedicated to Orange County SC, a soccer team in the USL. He also manages the website, OrangeandBlackSoccerCast.com, and the social media accounts for the site.
Dylan allen - host / writer
Dylan has been the co-host of the Orange & Black Soccercast since June 2018. He is a fervent OCSC supporter, member of the County Line Coalition, and supporter of Luton Town. He is currently pursuing a Literature degree with a minor in Journalism. His previous media experience comes from a year spent covering professional cycling in the United States. Dylan occasionally provides updates from the podcast Twitter and Instagram accounts and can additionally be found on Twitter at @OCSC_Dylan.
Alan Underwood - host / writer
Alan is a middle school music teacher in Temecula, CA. He can be found on a couch cheering for Liverpool, streaming the Xolos, or in an arena singing for the San Diego Sockers. When not watching soccer or teaching music, Alan can be found enjoying a local craft beer and watching hockey (Ducks since day one!). He has also recently started writing for The San Diego Chronicle covering ASC San Diego in the NPSL. He is excited to be joining the Orange and Black SoccerCast team.
Brad Palonsky - host
A former guest on Orange and Black covering Reno 1868 FC for 1868 Weekly from 2018-2020, Brad joined the team full-time in the Spring of 2021. When he isn’t obsessing about news and rumors in the USL Soccer Twitterverse, Brad can be found supporting Everton, reading a book or playing board games with friends. No matter what he is doing however, you will always find him with a dram of scotch or a craft beer in hand. He believes that you can never have too many scarves to show off on your wall, and will gladly trade you for one anyday. He is excited about being the newest member of the team, as he is For County, just from Washoe County.
Andy King - Contributor
Daniel Keith Jenks - Writer
Daniel Keith Jenks has been a long time fan of OCSC and member of the County Line Coalition since the groups inception. He has a a BA in English and Literature with a Philosophy minor from California State University, Fullerton. He is currently a contributing writer for the Orange & Black Soccercast focusing on club news and post-game content.