Everything You Need to Know Before Orange County SC Visits Monterey Bay
September 6, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Orange County SC News Release
Playoff hopes hang in the balance as Orange County SC travels to Cardinale Stadium to face Monterey Bay Union FC for the second time this season in a crucial midweek matchup on Wednesday, September 7. Kickoff in Seaside, CA is scheduled for 7:30pm.
FOOTY AMONGST THE KELP
Monterey Bay Union FC are in their inaugural season in the USL Championship, and currently sit 11th in the Western Conference standings. They have enjoyed a late season surge, coming off a 3-1 win over San Diego Loyal this past Saturday.
2022 Regular Season Record: 10-14-2
Goals Scored: 31 | Goals Conceded: 44 | Clean Sheets: 8
Players to Watch
Antony Siaha
Chase Boone
LOOKING TO BE CRISP FOR SIX
Orange County SC kept themselves mathematically alive for the postseason after a 1-1 draw with Memphis 901 FC. They find themselves in a position going into Wednesday where a win against the Union would be a six point swing in the standings.
All-time record
Orange County SC is 0-1-0 all time against Monterey Bay Union FC.
Previous Matchup: 2022 USL Championship
Orange County SC 0 – 2 Monterey Bay FC
Summary: Chase Boone 36′, Christian Volesky 62′
BRIAN BACK IN FORM
After returning from injury, midfielder Brian Iloski has now scored in back to back games, with his goal against Memphis. He couldn’t let little brother, current Golden Boot race leader, forward Milan Iloski, have all the fun this season. The Iloski brothers have become the latest siblings to score in the same season in the USL Championship.
TIME TO DEFEND OUR HOME
Orange County returns home for the latest edition of the 405 Derby with LA Galaxy II on Saturday, September 10 in the third and final Beer Fest of the season. Come on out to Championship Soccer Stadium, our home in Irvine, to show your support for our boys in Orange and Black in the newest chapter of this rivalry against the Galaxy reserve side.
OUR HOME. OUR COUNTY. IRVINE.
Orange County SC is grateful for all the support we have received from our fans, the USL community and the rest of the soccer world over the past week during our fight to keep OCSC at home at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine. We appreciate those who made their voices heard at the Irvine City Council on Tuesday, August 9. To stay updated with more information as it comes, visit https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/stadium-update/.
ENDLESS SUMMER
Summer means many things to many people. For us, it means Orange County soccer in the comfort of Championship Soccer Stadium. Join us for the final three home matches of the regular season with marquee matchups against LA Galaxy II and San Diego Loyal SC. Visit orangecountysoccer.com/tickets to grab your seat.
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