Monterey Bay F.C. Hosts Orange County SC in Club’s First-Ever Midweek Match at Cardinale Stadium

September 6, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Monterey Bay FC News Release

SEASIDE, California – Monterey Bay F.C. welcomes defending USL Championship Title-Winners Orange County SC to Cardinale Stadium in Week 27 of the 2022 USL Championship regular season on Wednesday, September 7, presented by Coastal Paving & Excavating. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT and can be streamed live on ESPN+.

Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Orange County SC

Cardinale Stadium; Seaside, California

Tuesday, September 7, 2022; 7:30 p.m. PT

Records: Monterey Bay F.C. (10-14-2, 32 points); Orange County (6-11-10, 28 points)

FiveThirtyEight Predictor: MBFC 37%, OC 33%, Draw 29%

Head-to-Head: Monterey Bay F.C. has the early advantage over Orange County SC with a win in the sides’ previous meeting in Irvine on July 9. The previous match between the sides resulted in a 2-0 win for the Union at Championship Soccer Stadium behind goals from Chase Boone and Christian Volesky, and a clean sheet from Antony Siaha in his debut professional start.

Match Outlook: With Orange County SC currently at the bottom of the Western Conference table, the Crisp and Kelp will look to take another crucial step toward the playoff line with a win in the first-ever midweek match at Cardinale Stadium.

Connections: Sam Gleadle played with three current Orange County SC midfielders, Seth Casiple, Kevin Partida, and Brent Anthony Richards. In addition, Union midfielder Arun Basuljevic and goalkeeper Rafael Diaz both played with Orange County defender Hassan Ndam at New York Red Bulls II in 2017. Lastly, Monterey Bay F.C. forward Jason Johnson spent the 2021 season as teammates with Orange County forward Sean Okoli at Austin Bold.

Additional Notes: The match will mark just the 2nd all-time regular season meeting with Orange County SC, the first at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside. Monterey Bay F.C. is 6-5-2 so far this season at home, while Orange County SC is 2-7-3 on the road.

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