USL Orange County SC

Everything You Need to Know Before Orange County SC Visits New Mexico

Published on March 24, 2022 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


Kickoff: Saturday, March 26 (3:00 PM PDT)

Where: Isotopes Park (Albuquerque, NM)

Where to Watch: ESPN+, Left Coast Brewery

Orange County SC visits New Mexico United at Isotopes Park on Saturday, March 26 at 3:00 PM PDT. This will be the first regular season meeting between the two teams since the 2019 season.

OUR OPPONENT

New Mexico United narrowly missed the 2021 USL Championship Playoffs by finishing in fifth place in the Mountain Division. Head coach Zach Prince is in his first season in charge.

2022 Regular Season Record: 2-0-0

Goals Scored: 4 | Goals Conceded: 1 | Clean Sheets: 1

Players to Watch

FW Neco Brett

MF Justin Portillo

THE HISTORY

Orange County SC faced NMU twice in the 2019 regular season.

All-time record

OCSC is 1-0-1 against New Mexico

Last Meeting - 2019 USL Championship Regular Season

OCSC beat NMU, 2-0, at Isotopes Park

UGO FOR TWO

In the 2022 home opener, Orange County SC won a thrilling contest, 2-1, against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine.

Full Time: OCSC 2 - RGVFC 1

Scoring Summary

79' Ugo Okoli (OCSC)

86' Frank Lopez (RGVFC)

90+9' Ugo Okoli (OCSC)

Tidbits

Attendance: 5,061 spectators (Largest home opener in OCSC history)

Highest FotMob Rating: Seth Casiple (8.5), Ugo Okoli (8.5)

2021 USL Championship Title Banner unveiled during pregame festivities

SETH € ' UGO € ' OCSC WIN

Following OCSC's home opener win, the USL Championship released its Week 2 Team of the Week where Seth Casiple was named as a starter and Ugo Okoli as an honorable mention as selected by the USL National Media Panel.

Seth Casiple

Created three chances, won 11 of 13 duels, made four recoveries and notched the assist on the first goal

Ugo Okoli

In 28 minutes of play, Okoli scored two goals including the decisive winner in the 90+9' after coming in as a second half substitute.

AROUND THE COUNTY

U.S. Open Cup

The U.S. Open Cup is back after a two season hiatus and Orange County SC faces off NISA side LA Force on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30pm PDT at Championship Soccer Stadium. Tickets are on sale to the general public now, here.

Gnarly's Birthday

All are invited to Orange County SC's famous mascot's, Gnarly, birthday carnival on Saturday, April 9 before OCSC's match against San Antonio FC. Doors open at 5:00pm PDT and fans can enjoy carnival games, bouncy houses, specialty food trucks and more.

Concert Series

It's the Footloose Friday Concert Series presented by the defending USL champions Orange County Soccer Club, at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, as Huntington Beach's very own 'The AquaBats' land in their BattleTram for a fun-filled and good vibes concert on April 15 with doors opening at 6pm! General admission and exclusive VIP tickets are on sale now and open to all ages.

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