LA Wolves FC Reinstated in U.S. Open Cup after Successful Protest
After promising to file a formal protest last week after losing their first round 2016 U.S. Open Cup match 2-1 to the Ventura County Fusion, local UPSL side LA Wolves FC were reinstated in the competition by U.S. Soccer, and will now host the Orange County Blues in the second round of the competition on […]
LA Galaxy, OC Blues Take to the Road for Weekend USL Action
LA Galaxy II and the Orange County Blues have both had home-heavy schedules to start the USL season, but those looking for local soccer, USL style will be out of luck, as both teams take to the road for games on Saturday. For LA, they are coming off yet another draw, their fourth straight, in […]
OC Blues Win Two Games in a Week, While LA Galaxy II Host Vancouver on Friday
The Orange County Blues faced their first shortened week of the 2016 USL season, and came out of it successfully, winning both at the weekend — a 1-0 win over San Antonio FC — and on Wednesday — another 1-0 win, this one over Portland Timbers 2. Against San Antonio on Saturday, the Blues got […]
LA Galaxy II Continue Run of Draws, While OC Blues Gear Up for Weekend USL Action
One of the best things about USL is that the games come thick and fast. Sure, most of the action is on the weekends, but there’s plenty of midweek action to whet your appetite if you’re looking for new games. This week, LA Galaxy II continued their busy start to the 2016 season with another midweek […]
LA Galaxy II, OC Blues Split First 405 Derby of Season
Despite entering the game in opposing form, local rivals LA Galaxy II and the Orange County Blues squared off on Friday in the first 2016 edition of the 405 Derby, and split the points following a 1-1 draw. Jose Villarreal opened the scoring midway through the second half for LA at the StubHub Center, before […]
Local USL Rivals OC Blues, LA Galaxy II Square Off on Friday
It was another week of mixed results for the two local USL teams, as LA Galaxy II dropped points for the first time this season but still got a pretty impressive result, and the Orange County Blues lost again. For Los Dos, the game on the road against Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday looked done […]
Local USL Sides OC Blues, LA Galaxy II Kick Off 2016 Season Saturday
The 2016 USL regular season kicks off on Friday, and the two local sides in the league, the Orange County Blues and LA Galaxy II, begin their respective campaigns on Saturday evening. The local rivals are each coming off their best-ever seasons, with the Blues finishing the regular season atop the Western Conference and Galaxy […]
LA Galaxy II, OC Blues unveil 2016 USL schedules
The 2016 USL season is right around the corner, and the league revealed the full regular season schedule on Tuesday. For the local USL teams, LA Galaxy II and Orange County Blues, their respective 30-game slates await. Galaxy II began their preseason preparations this week, with the Blues scheduled to get training camp underway next […]
OC Blues FC Sign Trinidad and Tobago International Trevin Caesar
The Orange County Blues FC have announced their latest new signing for the 2016 USL season, forward Trevin Caesar. “In Trevin we are signing a player with great experience,” said Head Coach and General Manager Oliver Wyss. “He is a full international and has played many games at the NASL and USL level. He will […]
OC Blues FC Sign USL Goalkeeper of the Year Brandon Miller
2015 Western Conference regular season champions, the Orange County Blues FC announce the signing of 2015 USL Goalkeeper of the Year Brandon Miller. “At the OC Blues FC, it is always our goal to win the USL Championship,” said Head Coach and General Manager Oliver Wyss. “Brandon is a top quality professional and his signing […]
San Diego Surf Alumni Re-Signs with OC Blues for Second Season
Nikola Ilich will return for a second season with the Orange County Blues FC after a standout rookie campaign in 2015. This marks the second official signing announced by the club moving into 2016, after midfielder Chino Santana was announced last week. “I’m excited to be back with the Blues and to have another great […]
OC Blues FC Announce First Singing of 2016
After finishing the 2015 regular season on top of the USL Western Conference, the Orange County Blues FC have announced their first official signing for their 2016 campaign – Christopher “Chino” Santana. “I am very excited to return to the OC Blues next season,” said Santana. “We saw a lot of improvement last year and […]
2015 USL Western Conference Champion OC Blues FC Host Open Tryout
The 2015 USL regular season Western Conference Champions Orange County Blues have been busy this offseason. In a remarkable turn-around year, the Blues went from finishing second-from-bottom in the 2014 season, to champions of the 12 team Western Conference that included several MLS “2” teams. In what was the most competitive season yet for the newly rebranded […]
Soccer for Hope addresses the Elephant in the Room
Soccer For Hope is a non-profit organization founded by Oliver and Jamie Wyss in 1998. Oliver is a former professional soccer player and survivor of a non-cancerous illness, Aplastic Anemia, thanks to a bone marrow transplant. Oliver also doubles as Head Coach and General Manager for the Orange County Blues Football Club. The Soccer For […]
OC Blues FC Concludes Fantastic 2015 Season
CARSON, Calif. (October 3, 2015) – A remarkable 2015 season for Orange County Blues FC came to a close Saturday night, as LA Galaxy II took a 2-0 victory in the USL Western Conference Semifinals.A brace from LA’s Ariel Lassiter, formerly of Albion Soccer Club in San Diego, led the way for LA.A back-and-forth first […]
LA Galaxy II, OC Blues set to face off in biggest game in teams’ histories
Playoff soccer comes to Southern California this weekend as the Orange County Blues and LA Galaxy II face off in the USL playoffs (Saturday, 7:30 pm PT). Although the Blues finished atop the Western Conference during the regular season and earned the right to host the match, schedule conflicts with their current home ground of […]