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Santana Brothers Continue with OC Blues

January 23, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


IRVINE, Calif. (January 23, 2014) - Orange County Blues FC welcomes back central midfielder Jiovanni Santana and forward Christopher Santana, for their second year with the club. The brothers hail from Bishop, Calif.

Jiovanni, 25, made 20 appearances in 2014 with the Blues, notching three goals and one assist. He scored his first goal as a professional on April 19th against LA Galaxy II, at his college field at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

Before joining the team, Jiovanni attended Cal State Stanislaus, was named All-California Collegiate Athletic Association 2nd Team in both 2009 and 2010. He then transferred over to CSUDH, where the midfielder was named to the All-CCAA 1st Team in 2012 and the 2nd Team in 2013.

Christopher, a 22-year-old forward, is going into his second season playing professionally at his home field, UC Irvine's Anteater Stadium. "Chino" played 11 matches with the Blues, scoring three goals during the 2014 USL PRO season.

As a senior at UCI in 2013, the forward scored six goals, three of which were game winners, and was named 2nd Team All-Big West. He also received an honorable mention on the 2011 All-Big West Conference Team.

Blues Head Coach Oliver Wyss is excited to have the Santana brothers on the team: "I believe they both are disciplined and technically gifted players, which is why I know they will work hard to help the club reach it's maximum potential."

Season tickets for the 2015 OC Blues FC campaign in USL PRO are on sale now. Call (714) 738-8011 Ext. 204 or email blane@bluessoccerclub.com .

Jiovanni and Christopher both initially joined the club through open tryouts. Prospective players can attend the open combine to be held February 7th and 8th. Registration is $150 and now open. With spots limited and filling quickly, email ocbluesfctryouts@gmail.com to register or for more information.

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