ORANGE COUNTY SC 2-0 LOCOMOTIVE FC
Aug 1, 2026 • Championship Soccer Stadium
ORANGE COUNTY — Orange County SC returned home to league play with a 2-0 win over El Paso Locomotive FC on Saturday night at Championship Soccer Stadium. Goals from Ousmane Sylla and Garrison Tubbs, along with a nine-save performance from goalkeeper Alex Rando, helped OCSC earn all three points and extend its unbeaten run.
The visitors started brightly and controlled much of the possession early, but Orange County struck first in the 26th minute. Chris Hegardt found Sylla making a run through the middle, and the forward finished from just outside the box to give the hosts the lead.
El Paso continued to push for an equalizer before halftime, coming closest when Tony Alfaro’s header was cleared off the goal line by Stephen Kelly. Orange County carried its one-goal advantage into the break despite facing consistent pressure.
The hosts doubled their lead in the 61st minute from a set piece. Kelly’s delivery was flicked on by Yaniv Bazini before Tubbs headed home from close range to make it 2-0.
El Paso continued creating chances throughout the second half, finishing with 28 shots, 10 on target, and 13 corner kicks, but Rando was the difference. The OCSC goalkeeper made nine saves while the defense consistently blocked shots and cleared danger to preserve the clean sheet.
Takeaways
Orange County SC: OCSC was clinical in front of goal, scoring twice from just three shots on target. While El Paso controlled large stretches of the match, Orange County defended well and relied on another standout performance from Alex Rando to close out the win.
El Paso Locomotive FC: The visitors generated plenty of opportunities, holding 57.3% possession and outshooting Orange County 28-8. Despite the attacking pressure, they couldn’t find a breakthrough and were ultimately punished by OCSC’s efficiency.
Key Moment
Tubbs’ header in the 61st minute gave Orange County a two-goal cushion and shifted the momentum for the remainder of the match.
Key Stat
El Paso finished with a 28-8 advantage in shots, 10-3 edge in shots on target, and 13-3 lead in corner kicks, but Orange County converted two of its three shots on target while Alex Rando turned away all nine saves he faced.
Player of the Match
Alex Rando (Orange County SC): Nine saves, a clean sheet, and several key stops that preserved OCSC’s lead during El Paso’s sustained attacking pressure.
Scoring Summary
26’ – OCSC: Ousmane Sylla (Chris Hegardt)
61’ – OCSC: Garrison Tubbs (Yaniv Bazini)
