USL Orange County SC

Four More Returning Blues Players Added to 2015 Roster

Published on January 27, 2015 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


IRVINE, Calif. (January 27, 2015) - Orange County Blues FC is proud to announce that José Miranda, Aaron Perez, Jacob Barron and Brenton Griffiths will return for the 2015 USL PRO season.

Miranda, who also goes by "Pepe," is a 28-year-old goalkeeper from Varadero, Cuba. The "˜keeper joined the Blues at the end of August for the remainder of the 2014 season. He appeared in two games during his second spell with the organization. He originally played with the team in 2012, when the club was the Los Angeles Blues. Pepe started his career in the United States when he defected from Cuba while playing for the Cuban National Team in Tampa, Fla., after a 2008 Olympic qualifying match.

Perez, a 28-year-old goalkeeper from San Dimas, Calif., is returning to the club after achieving 32 saves and one shutout in eight appearances for the OC Blues in 2014. He began his professional soccer career in 2013 with the LA Blues before the team moved to Orange County. In the 2013 season, he recorded six saves during four matches for the Blues. A graduate of UCLA, Perez played on the football team during his time in Westwood. The starting punter for the Bruins from 2005-2008, Perez earned both 1st Team All-Pac 10 and 1st Team All-Pac 10 All-Academic honors in 2008 as a senior.

Barron, a 23-year-old midfielder, is a Southern California native who attended UC Davis for two years before transferring to Penn State University in 2011. While playing for UC Davis, the midfielder started in 29 matches, appeared in 37 games and recorded an assist. At Penn State, he notched a goal and an assist and was named All-Big Ten 1st Team in 2012. He joined USL PDL club Ottawa Fury in 2013 and registered a goal. Barron signed with Orange County in July 2014 and appeared in three matches for the club.

Griffiths, another 2014 mid-season signing, is also returning to Irvine. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the 23-year-old defender attended University of South Florida, where he was named All-Big East 3rd Team in 2011. After college, he was drafted 25th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by the Colorado Rapids. Griffiths made his professional debut against the San Jose Earthquakes in a 1-1 draw on May 18, 2013. Griffiths also made appearances with the Under-17 and Under-20 Jamaican National Teams.

"LAST CHANCE" to get early season pricing for 2015 OC Blues FC season tickets at the lowest price for 15 home games, $100 a seat. This sale takes place from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30th, ending at 5:00 pm!!! - Regular price $150.00

Season Ticket Holder Benefits to include:

* Special access to OC Blues FC training session

* Meet and Greet with 2015 team and coaching staff

* OC Blues FC scarf for every seat purchase

* 20 % discount off all OC Blues FC merchandise, clinics and camps

* Discount on additional single-game tickets

* Discount on all Birthday party groups

* Personalized Customer service representative for every account holder

Call (714) 738-8011 Ext. 204 or email blane@bluessoccerclub.com .

Prospective players can attend the open combine to be held February 7th and 8th. Registration is $150 and now open until Friday, January 30th. The combine is first come, first serve and with spots filling quickly, sign up now by emailing ocbluesfctryouts@gmail.com .

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