USL Orange County SC

Orange County SC Announces the Signing of OCSC II Captain Ashton Miles to First Professional Contract

Published on December 20, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orange County SC News Release


Orange County SC is delighted to announce the signing of 19-year-old center back Ashton Miles to his first professional contract for the 2024 season. This contract makes Miles the first player to move from the OCSC II academy team, to a USL Academy Pro contract, and now a fully professional contract with the club.

"I am extremely excited to be signing my first professional contract with Orange County SC," Miles said. "God has led me to this moment and after going through the full-time professional training structure with OCSC II, I couldn't be more prepared. Having captained OCSC II this past season, I feel I am ready to take this next step in my career and compete for minutes with the first team."

Miles has already made eight appearances at the first team level with OCSC after he signed his USL Academy Pro contract in 2022. Last season, he appeared in five USL Championship matches and made his Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup debut in a 5-0 victory over Capo FC. Miles also started two matches in the 2022 USL Championship season.

"This signing is a significant milestone for the club, with Ashton becoming the first player to be signed from our OCSC II team," OCSC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Peter Nugent said. "It highlights the progress our path to professional model is making, and further shows our commitment to developing players through our program. Ashton has led by example and is fully deserving of this opportunity, we feel he has all the attributes required to succeed at this level and hopefully beyond."

As captain of OCSC II, Miles appeared in seven USL Academy League matches and scored two goals in that span, while the Black and Orange finished in first in the Southwest Division and earned a spot in the USL Academy League Finals. In Tampa, FL, Miles started all four matches, played every minute of the tournament, and earned a spot on the USL Academy League Finals All-Tournament First Team.

By signing this contract, Miles now becomes the first player in club history to earn a first team contract after starting out in OCSC's fully-funded developmental academy. The best way you can catch Ashton and the rest of the Black and Orange is with a 2024 Season Ticket! Speak with a sales representative today or click here to get started!

Transaction Details:

Orange County SC sign defender Ashton Miles, December 2023

Name: Ashton Miles

Pronunciation: Ash-ton my-LZ

Position: Defender

Number: 33

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 185 lbs

Born: October 21, 2004

Hometown: Fullerton, CA

Previous Club: Orange County SC II (USL Academy League)

Social Media: @amiles99_ on Twitter/X and @amiles99 on Instagram

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