Ocsc vs ucla
OCSC - 2
UCLA- 3
Orange County Soccer Club faced the UCLA Bruins in its final preseason friendly in a match that was expected to be routine for the professional side, but UCLA delivered the surprise with a strong performance that resulted in a notable upset.
Orange County Soccer Club started the first half strongly, controlling possession and creating several scoring opportunities. The pressure paid off when Lyam MacKinnon opened the scoring from a penalty to give OCSC the early lead.
UCLA later responded with a goal to cut the deficit to 2–1, but OCSC quickly regained control. Stephen Kelly delivered a remarkable assist to Lyam MacKinnon, who finished with a header to extend the lead and restore OCSC’s advantage.
At the start of the second half, UCLA mounted a remarkable comeback. The Bruins quickly found the back of the net, cutting the deficit and lifting the energy on their bench as the match leveled at 2–2. The momentum shifted sharply in UCLA’s favor, and the increased intensity soon produced another goal that gave the Bruins a 3–2 lead.
Orange County Soccer Club pushed forward in search of an equalizer, applying pressure late in the match, but time was not on their side. The comeback ultimately proved too much to overcome as the final whistle blew, sealing a 3–2 victory for the Bruins in OCSC’s final preseason friendly.
As Orange County Soccer Club wraps up its preseason campaign, the team now turns its focus to the start of the regular season, where they will face Las Vegas Lights FC. The match is expected to feature a former OCSC player Kyle Scott as he is set to return, this time as an opponent. OCSC will be looking to open the season with a win and build momentum as the club aims to put together a strong and successful campaign this year.
